Category: Mid North News
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“GREYHOUNDS AS PETS” HOSTS EASTER HAT DOG SHOW IN COFFS
The Harbourside Markets in Coffs Harbour celebrated Easter in style today…with pooches of all shapes and sizes taking part in an Easter hat show. While it’s a bit of fun the event also had a serious side, helping to raise awareness of a program that rehomes ex-racing greyhounds. More information: www.gapnsw.com.au
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HIGHLAND FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MACLEAN FOR 117TH YEAR
Returning for its 117th year, the Highland Gathering in Maclean has drawn a large crowd. The region rallying behind the pipers, drummers, dancers and sporting competitors.
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GRAFTON MAN REMAINS UNDER POLICE GUARD IN COFFS HARBOUR HOSPITAL
A Grafton man is tonight under police guard at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital after he was shot by police yesterday morning. An investigation has now been set up into the incident – which started in the middle of heavy traffic.
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FIRST DAY OF AUSTRALIAN SIKH GAMES HELD IN COFFS HARBOUR
It’s one of the biggest events of cultural calendar, and today the annual Australian (SEEK) Sikh Games, returned to Coffs Harbour. Thousands flocked to the region for the first day of the weekend-long event.
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MANNING VALLEY CELEBRATES GOOD FRIDAY
Church services got underway across the Manning Valley today, for the Easter long weekend. It’s the first time in two years the occasion has been marked without Covid restrictions, parishes welcoming the return to normal.
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URGENT CALL FOR COASTAL PROTECTION AT ILLAROO ROAD
Properties at Lake Cathie are on the brink of collapse with coastal erosion becoming a more imminent threat. The State Government is calling on the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council to protect Illaroo Road before its too late.
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DEPUTY PREMIER ANNOUNCES SPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING IN TAREE
The Deputy Premier has called for patience as frustrated commuters continue to face heavy travel delays across the State. Paul Toole was in Taree today, where he also announced funding for upgrades to local sports infrastructure.
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SOUTH WEST ROCKS COMMUNITY ART GALLERY OPENS
The first community art gallery in South West Rocks has today opened its doors. Residents are now invited to see the new gallery featuring local Mid North Coast artists.
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COFFS HARBOUR TAFE STUDENTS BAKE THE PERFECT HOT CROSS BUN
Hot cross buns will be a staple on kitchen benchtops this weekend and if you’re ready to put your baking hat on and have a go yourself – look no further…. Coffs Harbour TAFE’s head baker, has all the secrets to perfecting the fruity treat.
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VOTER FATIGUE TO HIT KEMPSEY AHEAD OF FEDERAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS
Kempsey residents will soon head to the polls, for the third time in six months. There’s concern many will be dealing with voter fatigue, after last year’s local election results were ruled invalid.