Category: Mid North News
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REGIONAL NSW PROPERTY PRICES CONTINUE TO OUTSTRIP SYDNEY
It’s no secret Sydneysiders have been flocking to regional New South Wales, finding a better deal on life and property since the pandemic began. But the trend has seen house prices soar for a third straight quarter.
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MAN REFUSED BAIL AFTER DOMESTIC-RELATED STABBING
An elderly man has faced court, charged with murder, over what police allege was a domestic-related stabbing on the mid north coast. Emergency services were called to a South West Rocks home last night, arriving to find a 39-year-old man… who couldn’t be revived.
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SCU COFFS CAMPUS SET TO RECEIVE $27 MILLION FOR HEALTH EXPANSION
A $27-million dollar election promise was announced at Coffs Harbour today, to expand health services at South Cross University. Stage 2 of the facility would bring hundreds of students and jobs to the region, but only if the current Government is re-elected.
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SPEED CAMERA CRUSADER FINDS LOCAL HELP TO FIGHT FINE
He’s the Central Coast teenager trying to stop others from being fined – but now he’s copped one of his own…. Beau Jackson – also known as the “speed camera crusader” – is ready to fight the fine.
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MUSICIANS TO COLLABORATE FOR ‘ONE FROM THE HEART’ CONCERT
Australia’s greatest musicians are banding together to support flood victims in the Northern Rivers … they’re hosting a free concert in Lismore – for those in the most affected postcodes. It comes as the latest round of funding opens to small businesses, picking up the pieces.
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BONNY HILLS RESIDENTS FRUSTRATED OVER NEW SENIORS HOUSING PROPOSAL
Bonny Hills residents have gathered this morning concerned over a new development proposal on Bonny View Drive. Residents believing if the NSW Department of Planning give this project the thumbs up, it will have grave social and environmental impacts.
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FORESTS INQUIRY VISITS COFFS HARBOUR
The plight of koalas and local native forests is in the spotlight in Coffs Harbour this week, A community forum on the Great National Koala Park proposal conincides with a Parlimentary Inquiry into the future of native forests in the region.
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CRASH SURVIVOR GIVES EMOTIONAL IMPACT STATEMENT IN COURT
A woman who survived a horror crash on the mid north coast, has faced the man responsible, in court. James Kevin Cook killed two other men in the smash – and is now facing years behind bars.
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PARKING IN PORT MACQUARIE UNDER REVIEW
Motorists on the Mid North Coast have spoken out over a dire parking situation in Port Macquarie. The local council is now reviewing its Parking Strategy… as residents struggle to access the town they love.
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THOUSANDS PAY RESPECT AT ANZAC SERVICES ACROSS THE NORTH COAST
Thousands turned up to pay their respects at Anzac services across the North Coast today. The skies – perfect and clear – for the region’s first public commemorations in two years.