Category: Mid North News
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Cr CLAIRE PONTIN ELECTED MIDCOAST COUNCIL MAYOR
The Mid Coast officially has a new mayor, with Claire Pontin taking on the top job. The former deputy mayor defeated councilor Peter Epov seven to four in a vote amongst councilors this afternoon. Councilor Alan Tickle was also elected deputy mayor. The roles will be up for grabs again in September, next year.
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NEW DECK FOR NAMBUCCA HEADS SURF LIFESAVING CLUB
The Nambucca Heads community has rallied behind the local surf club – helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover the cost of much-needed upgrades. The venue’s new deck has been finished – and its proving popular these holidays.
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COMMUNITY STEPPING UP FUNDRAISING FOR TAREE SLEEPBUS
Dozens of people are thought to be sleeping rough on Mid Coast streets on any given night. A community group is now raising funds to kit out a so-called ‘Sleepbus’- and today, a set of such wheels were taken for a spin in Taree.
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NOT-FOR-PROFIT BUYS CABINS TO PROVIDE HOMES FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH
A Mid North Coast not-for-profit is tackling the region’s housing shortage head on. The charity, investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in a major renovation job, converting damaged cabins into homes for at-risk youth.
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“TREADLIGHTLY” PROVIDES A WAY TO RECYCLE OLD SPORTS SHOES
Students go back to school in just a few weeks, which for many parents means buying new school shoes… But for those old pairs of shoes, there’s a way to recycle them, with a national program rolling out across the North Coast
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TOP SEAFOOD AND FINE WINES AT OYSTERS IN THE VINES FESTIVAL
While the pandemic continues to cause headaches for event organisers, Port Macquarie’s Oysters in the Vines festival went off without a hitch. Local producers showcased their best seafood and fine wines.
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL DEALING WITH STAFF SHORTAGES CAUSED BY COVID OUTBREAK
MidCoast Council is this week dealing with staff shortages, after many were listed as close contacts or contracted COVID. They’re asking the community to exercise patience when using some of their most popular services
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SLEEPBUS MAKING A STOPOVER IN TAREE
A new service, helping the homeless and vulnerable is en-route to Taree. A Sleepbus, which provides temporary accommodation, will be making a stopover at the MidCoast Council chambers on Monday. The Manning Homeless Action Group is right now raising funds to keep one permanently in the Manning Valley. “It will relieve a lot of problems…
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ILLEGAL CAMPING SURGES IN THE MID COAST
With holiday parks booked out, the Mid Coast is seeing a surge in illegal camping. MidCoast Council is now calling for compliance, as tourist hotspots reach capacity over the summer.
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BONNY HILLS ART PRIZE ATTRACTS SOME OF THE STATE’S BEST PAINTERS
A new art competition in the Camden Haven is attracting some of the state’s best painters. The Bonny Hills Art Prize, offering a platform for artists who’ve been hit hard by the pandemic.