Category: Mid North News
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BAIN PARK READY FOR A REVAMP
An important cultural and recreational space in Wauchope is set for a face lift. Upgrades to Bain Park will begin this year, making the site a drawcard for both locals and visitors.
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TOWN BEACH MURAL COMMEMORATES NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
The Hastings community gathered today, to acknowledge ‘National Reconciliation Week’. As part of the event, a new mural was unveiled – depicting the journey – and togetherness – of the region’s many cultures.
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LIFELINE NORTH COAST LAUNCHES PUSH-UP CHALLENGE
3,139 Australians lost their lives to suicide, in 2020. Now, Lifeline is challenging North Coast locals to raise awareness – by performing that same number, in pushups, over 24 days.
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SLICE OF HAVEN REAWAKENING THE CAMDEN HAVEN’S TASTE
The ‘Slice of Haven’ festival returned to the Mid North Coast today, after two years of cancellations. Thousands came out to celebrate a day devoted to showing off the Hastings’ best local produce.
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COFFS HARBOUR REGIONAL GALLERY CLOSES ITS DOORS
The Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery is now officially closed – after two decades of community exhibitions. The town will be without its main gallery for several months, until a new space opens later this year.
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CATTLE MARKET BOOM HERE TO STAY ON MID NORTH COAST
Cattle producers are confident a booming market is here to stay on the Mid North Coast… With supplies low and demand high, farmers are helping to build back their bank accounts following the drought.
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WALK OFF THE JOB IN PORT MACQUARIE
Hundreds of frustrated Catholic school teachers have walked off the job in Port Macquarie today- calling for more pay and less paperwork. They say current conditions are forcing teachers to quit, leaving schools critically understaffed.
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BOOTS AND BEACH FESTIVAL LAUNCHES IN PORT MACQUARIE
Some of the nation’s top country music stars are in Port Macquarie this weekend for the inaugural Boots and Beach Festival. Organisers say the event is helping to revive live music in the region, after the pandemic.
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DUNBOGAN LOCAL MAKES MAKES OVER 600 BLOOD DONATIONS
At 60 years of age, Bruce De Graaf has saved almost 2,000 lives. And, as the Red Cross celebrates the Dunbogan local’s generosity – it’s also calling on more locals to roll up their sleeves.
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STOLEN GENERATION REMEMBERED AT NATIONAL SORRY DAY EVENT IN TAREE
The Taree community came out in droves today, to acknowledge ‘National Sorry Day’. The event is all about healing broken relationships of the past… and creating a sense of togetherness for the future.