Category: Mid North News
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NARRATIVE THERAPY HELPING MID COAST COMMUNITY RECOVER
A Taree university student is using the power of literature to help local youth overcome grief suffered in the 2019 bushfires. She’s releasing a series of books, and plans to help those on the land.
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NAMBUCCA COUNCIL’S GENERAL MANAGER RETIRES AFTER 16 YEARS
There’s four new faces on Nambucca Valley Council and soon there’ll be one more seated in the chamber. Last night was general manager, Michael Coulter’s last meeting, he’s finishing up his duties in the top administrative job, after 16 years.
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COMPUTER STORE BREAK IN JOINS LONG LIST ACROSS THE MANNING
A computer salesman is picking up the pieces after his Taree store was broken into on Australia Day. The incident, captured on CCTV, is just the latest in a string of break ins across the Manning.
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HOLIDAY PROGRAM CONNECTS TAREE YOUTH TO BIRIPI CULTURE
A summer holiday program connecting local youth with Indigenous culture has wrapped up in Taree today. Catholic Care teaming up with the PCYC and local Indigenous leaders to run the four day camp, focusing on Biripi culture and Gathang language. Dreamtime stories shared through art and dance. “Coming together within community to experiencing being on…
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POLICE RAMP UP TRAFFIC PATROLS
The number of road fatalities has significantly decreased compared to summer’s passed – local police, praising drivers who continue to do the right thing. But, traffic patrols are still making their presence known – showing no signs of backing-off.
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DAVID WARBY AIMING TO BREAK WORLD WATER SPEED RECORD
A Newcastle man is preparing to live life at the limit – aiming to break a world speed record, currently held by his dad. David Warby has hit the water on the mid north coast, putting his jet-powered boat to the test.
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AUSTRALIA DAY ACROSS THE MID NORTH COAST
Mid North Coast communities marked Australia Day with awards and citizenship ceremonies, markets and indigenous cultural activities. 12 people between Taree and the Clarence Valley were also recognised for their contributions to the community.
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JIM FRAZIER LOOKING BACK AT LIFE BEHIND THE LENS
He’s won an Emmy, Academy Award and worked with some of Hollywood’s best directors. But being named Taree’s Australia Day ambassador means more to Jim Frazier. The cinematographer used the occasion to look back on his life behind the lens.
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TEENAGER DIES FOLLOWING CRASH NEAR TAREE
A teenager has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash south of Taree on the weekend. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Bullocky Way and the Pacific Highway at Possum Brush just after 8.30pm on Sunday. Witnesses have told Police a Kia sedan travelling west on Bullocky Way and a Nissan sedan travelling…
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HAVE FUN ON AUSTRALIA DAY; RESPECTFULLY AND SAFELY
They don’t want to spoil the party but extra police will be on the ground across the Mid North Coast for Australia Day celebrations tomorrow. Manning Great Lakes Police are sending out extra patrols for community events. While, RBTs will be set up along our busiest roads. “Come out and enjoy the environment and each…