Category: Mid North News
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SOUTH GRAFTON HOTEL USED FOR NEW TV SERIES
A South Grafton hotel was today transformed for the filming of a new Amazon Prime TV series. Several parts of the Clarence Valley have been used as set locations for “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.”
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OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR TINONEE KOALA HABITATS PROJECT
Hunter Local Land Services has been overwhelmed by support for its latest project, creating koala habitats across the Manning Valley. They’ve got the backing of an advocacy group, which says more needs to be done nationwide to protect the endangered species.
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WATER TESTING AT COFFS COAST BEACHES
Just how clean is the water at the Coffs Coast’s best beaches? Having been placed under the microscope for the past three months by the state government’s Beachwatch water quality program, the results are so far – very positive.
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“SHARING STORIES” EXHIBITION OPENS AT YARRAWARRA
An exhibition showcasing the works of regional Aboriginal Artists has opened at Yarrwarra Cultural centre. Called “Sharing Stories”, each of the works are designed to teach the community about Indigenous history.
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SAVING THE STATION MASTER’S COTTAGE IN WINGHAM
It’s been the target of vandals and squatters for years, and now a community group in Wingham is looking to save the former Station Master’s Cottage. They’re looking to raise funds to turn the key piece of town heritage into a tourist attraction.
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83 YEAR OLD FORCED OUT OF HER HOME DUE TO RENT RISE
Yet another victim of rental price rises – a pensioner has been forced out of her Coffs Harbour home of almost four decades. Attempts to negotiate with the owner have been unsuccessful, and the 83-year-old is now searching for somewhere else to live.
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COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR THE RETURN OF AGRICULTURAL SHOWS
Local producers are counting the days until agricultural shows make their triumphant return. Organisers are now putting together their covid plans, welcoming back patrons after years in limbo.
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MID NORTH COAST CLEANS UP AT NSW TOURISM AWARDS
Businesses and councils across the Mid North Coast have cleaned up at the New South Wales Tourism Awards overnight. Among the 15 award winners, six received top honours- including the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail in Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour’s Giingan Experience and MidCoast Council’s Destination Barrington Coast brand. “It’ll certainly give the businesses a boost…
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RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS- WHAT’S A FAIR PRICE TO PAY?
With eligible locals snapping up free rapid antigen tests, those who do have to pay are calling for their fair share. While, health experts are urging the community to refrain from panic buying.
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CLARENCE RFS TO GET NEW $8.6 MILLION CONTROL CENTRE
A new multi-million dollar Rural Fire Service Control Centre will be built in the Clarence Valley. Currently based at Ulmarra, the volunteers have indicated they’d like their new headquarters to be built at Grafton Airport.