Category: Mid North News
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MANNING VALLEY VETS FEAR PARVOVIRUS OUTBREAK IS LOOMING
Local vets are pleading with owners to get their puppies vaccinated with fears a parvovirus outbreak is looming. One Taree vet has had to put down five dogs in one week.
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LIME CORDIALE TO HEADLINE SQUEEZE FESTIVAL IN COFFS HARBOUR
Music festivals are making a comeback – and more organisers and promoters are choosing Coffs Harbour as a host city. Today’s state government announcement to extend current covid restrictions shouldn’t affect The Squeeze Festival in May, but it could have an impact on other events scheduled next month.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES $80 MILLION TO CEMENT M1 EXTENSION
It’s one of the final traffic snarls from Sydney to the North Coast – and today the federal government locked in more money for a long-awaited Hexham Bypass. The cash injection means the M1 extension finally has its green light – though it could be years before work begins. Correction: Work is set to begin…
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COFFS COAST WATER SHARING PLAN UNDER REVIEW
The way Coffs Coast residents use water is set for a big change, with the region’s Water Sharing plan under review. Local environmentalists are concerned, with the plan proposing increases in waterway extraction.
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PORT MACQUARIE SURF MUSEUM SEARCHES FOR PERMANENT HOME
It’s a unique tourist attraction, and now the Port Macquarie Surfing Museum is on the hunt for a permanent location. The first of its kind in New South Wales, the museum aims to preserve the surf heritage and beach culture of the North Coast.
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FUNDRAISING DINNER RAISES THOUSANDS FOR MYNAMAR
{VISION ONLY} A fundraising dinner was held in Coffs Harbour last night by the local Myanmar Community, to raise money for medical services. The night included traditional dancing, music and food – with more than 100 tickets sold. All money raised will go towards the Myanmar Emergency Medical Services group, which supports those affected by…
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RAINFOREST RATTLER ROLLS BACK INTO COFFS
Vintage train tours of the Coffs Coast have once again proved popular, with this year’s trips selling out. Running daily tours over the Summer Holidays, they’re also making a difference to families affected by cancer.
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SECURE DOORS AND HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS GO A LONG WAY TO PROTECTING OUR PROPERTY
Police are urging Manning Valley locals to be vigilant, as investigations into a spate of break ins reveal many were avoidable. Officers say secure doors and home security systems go a long way in protecting treasured possessions.
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BOWRAVILLE RAPPER SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
Bowraville rapper Tasman Keith’s career is showing no signs of slowing down. The 25-year-old has just signed with AWAL Recordings and Sony Music Publishing, as he prepares to release his debut album, and tour the East Coast in March.
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LENGTHY WAIT FOR COVID BOOSTERS SHOULDN’T DETER MID NORTH COAST LOCALS
With the time between covid boosters being reduced, we’re being urged to book now. While many are waiting up to two months for a booster, an Old Bar pharmacist is asking the community for patience.