Category: Mid North News
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STUDENTS LEARN INS AND OUTS OF CATTLE INDUSTRY AT WINGHAM BEEF WEEK
It’s one of the largest events on Wingham’s calendar, and after a two-year hiatus, the famed Beef Week has returned to the town. Hundreds of students are learning the ins and outs of the cattle industry.
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MANNING GREAT LAKES POLICE FRUSTRATED BY ILLEGAL MOTORCYCLE ACTIVITY
Manning Great Lakes police are cracking down on illegal motorcycle activity across the Mid Coast. It follows an increase in reports of unlicensed and unregistered riders on public roads in Taree, Forster and rural areas. But police say it’s an issue across the State. “it’s very frustrating for us, we are somewhat restricted in what…
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PRIME LAND PURCHASED FOR KOALA CONSERVATION NORTH OF TAREE
It’s an Aussie animal under serious threat, but there’s been a step forward in protecting koalas on the Mid North Coast. The state government has purchased prime land near Taree, but a national advocacy group believes more can be done.
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IS A RATE FREEZE THE BEST DECISION FOR PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS LANDOWNERS?
It’s a proposal that has councillors and the community divided – a rate freeze flagged for the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. Some locals are concerned the move would have long-term impacts down the track… Residents can now have their say on the Council’s Draft Operation Plan. To have your say on council’s draft operation plan,…
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CANDIDATES FOR COWPER MAKE THEIR PITCHES AT BREAKFAST MEETING
It’s four days out from the election and the candidates for Cowper are making their final pitches to the community. A “Meet the Candidates” forum has been held today, as tens of thousands have already cast their vote.
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EARLY WORKS ON COFFS HARBOUR BYPASS WELL UNDERWAY
The State Government assures early works are well underway on the Coffs Harbour bypass. Frustrated locals, though, say the project can’t come soon enough.
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PORT MACQUARIE DOCTOR DELIVERING AID TO UKRAINE
A Kyiv-born doctor now based on the Mid North Coast will fly back to his homeland Ukraine tomorrow to deliver humanitarian aid. Port Macquarie’s Andriy Boyko on his own has raised over $100,000 to deliver medical supplies, food and other first aid.
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COFFS BOAT RAMP CONTINUES TO CAUSE HEADACHES
Fisherman are once again unable to use the Coffs Harbour boat ramp just days after it was reopened. Closed for 12 days for dredging – the channel has once again filled up with sand, and locals say they’ve had enough.
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RIDE OPERATORS TAKE A STAND AGAINST RISING INSURANCE
Ride operators in the North West and Mid North Coast, took a stand today – shutting down their amusements, to draw attention to their financial struggle. They say their backs are against the wall – due to a sharp rise in insurance.
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL BUDGET DEFICIT TO GET ROAD ISSUE UNDER CONTROL
The poor state of roads is a bugbear for many in the Mid Coast community- so council is taking a new approach to fix the problem. This week they announced a budget deficit- with millions set to be sent on getting the local network under control.