Category: Mid North News
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MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOST FOR LORNE ROAD
It’s a notoriously dangerous road in the Camden Haven… And today, another 15-million dollars has been announced for Lorne Road upgrades. But, the project comes with a hefty price tag and there are calls for the State government to contribute.
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DRAFT JETTY FORESHORE MASTERPLAN HAS COMMUNITY TALKING
The draft masterplan for Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore has only been on public exhibition for a few days – but it’s already received a strong response. 500 residents have submitted feedback – and the state government says it is listening.
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NAPLAN TESTS UNDERWAY ON THE MID NORTH COAST
Gone are the days of pencil and paper, as students across the Mid North Coast began their NAPLAN tests today – for the first time, online.
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MID NORTH COAST RESIDENTS HEAD TO THE POLLS EARLY
Pre-polling booths opened across the Mid North Coast today, with hundreds of residents getting their ballots in, early. The large response, coming as a surprise to those looking to get ahead of the rush.
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A PINK PORT MACQUARIE FOR MOTHER’S DAY
There was no escaping the sea of pink in Port Macquarie this morning – as hundreds of locals walked together in support of breast cancer awareness. The seventh annual Mother’s Day Classic finally made the return to Port Macquarie, after two years of disruptions.
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BULUUNGGAL FESTIVAL DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Hundreds gathered in Nambucca Heads today to tap into Gumbaynggirr culture. Participants got to learn more about the migration of the mullet… with a full program of traditional stories, music and food.
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TAREE CLIMATE ACTIVISTS JOIN NATIONAL CHORUS AGAINST COAL AND GAS MINING
A small group of activists from the Mid Coast have joined the national chorus, calling on the federal government to stop coal and gas mining projects – and invest in renewable energy. 12-year-old Shiloh Herzberg-Nicholls organising a strike in Taree with a local chapter of the Knitting Nannas. it’s a real problem and it really…
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MANNING VALLEY STILL HAS A HOLD ON COUNTRY MUSIC STAR JAMES JOHNSTON
It’s been a long time since he busked on the streets of Taree – but the Manning Valley still has a hold on rising country star, James Johnston’s songwriting. The musician stopping in at home, to give NBN News an exclusive insight – into life on the road.
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HEADSPACE CENTRE OPENS IN TAREE
Mental illness is reaching a tipping point in the Mid Coast, with more young people than ever needing help. A Headspace centre has just opened in Taree- giving them hope for the future.
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MORE FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM NETTING PROGRAM EXPANSION
Farmers across the state will have more money to put back into their properties – with the expansion of the Federal Government’s agricultural netting program. Costs will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $300,000 – to install or repair mesh, to prevent damage to crops.