Category: Mid North News
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HOT PROPERTY
Port Macquarie’s property market is exploding with the town crowned the most popular regional area in the state for buyers. One real estate agent says multi-million dollar properties are being snapped up, without an inspection.
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POLICE INVESTIGATING SPATE OF BREAK INS ACROSS TAREE’S WEST END AVENUE
Earlier this week we reported a spate of break ins across Wingham, now, a small neighbourhood in Taree has become the target of thieves. Frustrated residents say they’ve have had enough, as police hunt for the culprits.
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RAINFOREST RATTLER COMING BACK TO COFFS ON MONDAY
Tourism on the Coffs Coast is booming despite the ever present threat of covid. There’s some new attractions coming to town, that are sure to appeal to public even more.
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CHILDREN’S COVID VACCINATIONS ROLL OUT PUTTING THE PRESSURE ON GPs
With the roll out of children’s COVID vaccinations, GPs across the country are feeling the pressure. While appointments are filling up and supplies are running dry, one Taree doctor is calling for patience.
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NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES RENTAL PRICES HIT NEW HIGHS
Sky-high prices and rock-bottom vacancy rates are creating the perfect storm for would-be renters in regional New South Wales. With the average rent for a house hitting a 12 year high, many people are feeling desperate.
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COUNCIL VOTES TO TAKE ORBITAL ROAD PROPOSAL OFF THE TABLE
It’s an issue that’s divided the Port Macquarie community for two decades, and now the proposed Orbital Road project is finally off the table. Campaigners this afternoon winning over the newly-elected council to ditch the idea and investigate other options.
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NEW MIDCOAST MAYOR AND DEPUTY READY TO GET TO WORK
After months of campaigning, voting and debating, the Mid Coast has a new mayor. Speaking first to NBN News, Cr Claire Pontin says she’s ready to hit the ground running.
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PORT MACQUARIE BUSINESSES HIT HARD BY STAFFING SHORTAGE
Hospitality providers on the Mid North Coast are having to shut up shop due to crippling staff shortages. Port Macquarie’s tourism sector is also taking a massive hit as COVID continues to sweep through the town.
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IAN TILEY IS THE CLARENCE VALLEY’S NEW MAYOR
The Clarence Valley has a new mayor – Ian Tiley was voted in to the role at yesterday’s extraordinary council meeting. He brings with him decades worth of experience and says his election is the beginning of a new era for the Clarence Valley.
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CHARITY HIT AS POLICE INVESTIGATE WINGHAM CRIME SPREE
A Wingham charity is still picking up the pieces following a break in on Monday morning. It comes as police investigate a crime spree across the town.