Category: Mid North News
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BLOCKED BARRINGTON TOPS A BLOW TO GLOUCESTER BUSINESSES
It’s a favourite winter getaway – but the Barrington Tops could be off limits this year, with access blocked by landslides. It’s a blow for businesses in nearby Gloucester – which rely heavily on the snow tourism season
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BONZA AIRLINES ON THE HUNT FOR COFFS COAST “LOCAL LEGEND”
Bonza are are getting closer to take-off, following the announcement earlier in the year that Coffs Harbour will be one of 17 destinations serviced by the airline. Bonza are now on the hunt for a “Local Legend” to become an ambassador for the low cost airline.
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CONSTRUCTION UNDERAWAY ON MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR UPGRADE AT KEMPSEY REGIONAL SALEYARD
The future of the Macleay Valley livestock industry is heading in the right direction. A multimillion dollar upgrade is coming to the Kempsey Regional Saleyards with initial works already kicking off.
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CAZ HEISE VOWS TO CONTEST NEXT FEDERAL ELECTION
Despite losing the seat of Cowper to Pat Conaghan – Caz Heise is thrilled with the overall result. The Independent says she’s heartened by the outpouring of support – vowing to contest the seat again in three years time.
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HEALTH ACTION GROUP QUESTIONS FORSTER HOSPITAL PROGRESS
There’s a renewed push to build a hospital at Forster, with the Federal Member for Lyne saying he will push for funding to make it happen. But a local advocacy group says the plan is wishful thinking – with Manning Base Hospital already crippled by staff shortages.
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NATURE-BASED TOURISM PRECINCT ONE STEP CLOSER TO COMPLETION
The Hastings is one step closer to seeing the completion of a new eco-tourism precinct in the Cowarra State Forest. With stage one completed, works will begin on bringing nature-based tourism including tree-top adventures, wildlife rehabilitation and sharing indigenous culture
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STILL NO DECISION FOR ELECTORATE OF COWPER
The Mid North Coast seat of Cowper is one of just seven seats across the country that’s still too close to call, following Saturday’s election. The Electoral Commission says a secondary count of primary votes is now underway in its Port Macquarie office. The race is tight between incumbent National MP, Pat Conaghan and teal…
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TIMBER INDUSTRY TO GET $10 MILLION IN SUBSIDIES
The struggling timber industry has been given a welcome boost, with the State Government announcing millions in subsidies. The support will target LGAs on the North Coast impacted by a recent natural disaster.
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STILL NO RESULT FOR SEAT OF COWPER
Sandwiched between two Nationals seats – the race to claim Cowper remains a tight one. While incumbent MP, Pat Conaghan, still has his share of supporters… it’s Independent, Caz Heise, giving him a run for his money.
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CENTURY OLD PHOTOS COMMEMORATE 120 YEARS OF SOUTH WEST ROCKS
Mid North Coast residents can travel back in time to the late 1800s… at a new exhibition celebrating South West Rocks’ 120th anniversary. ‘Rocks Recollections’ is open at the South West Rocks Art Gallery and will remain on display for this week.