Category: Mid North News
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CHARITY CREATES XMAS HAMPERS FOR THOSE IN NEED
A Camden Haven charity is going all out this Christmas, setting up its own ‘santa’s workshop’ to help make sure no one goes hungry this silly season. Volunteers, working round the clock, packaging up hampers for those in need.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMING TO BELLINGEN
Up to forty affordable homes will be built across Bellingen for women doing it tough, following a landmark agreement between the state and federal governments. $10 million will be spent on developing two sites owned by the Royal Freemasons.
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CHRISTMAS LANDS IN SAWTELL
Christmas has landed in the main street of Sawtell – locals rallying together to bring a buzz to the festive season. It comes as the village prepares to host its first event in two years.
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COFFS HARBOUR SOUP KITCHEN STILL SERVING MEALS AFTER 30 YEARS
Despite a number of setbacks this, the soup kitchen at Coffs Harbour has continued to serve their daily lunch to those in need. Volunteers are now calling on the community to donate generously – so they can restock their pantry for 20-22.
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NORTH COAST MAYORS ANNOUNCED
More than two weeks after local government elections, the results are finally in on the Mid North Coast. Coffs Harbour officially has a new mayor, and there’s also been a shake up at Kempsey Council.
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712 NEW COVID CASES FOR HUNTER-NEW ENGLAND
The Hunter has recorded a slight dip in covid cases, but with 712 additional infections across the health district, the region’s outbreak is still rapidly growing. The overwhelming majority were again in the Newcastle LGA, with 356 – exactly half of the new cases. Seventeen people are in hospital, three are in ICU. Here’s the…
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TOYS DELIVERED TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES ACROSS MANNING VALLEY
The Taree community is banding together to make sure no child misses out on Christmas morning. Toys delivered to struggling families across the Manning Valley this week.
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TRAUMA FIRST-AID KITS GIVEN TO BOARDRIDER CLUBS
Boardrider clubs on the North Coast are receiving life-saving first aid trauma kits, as part of the government’s Shark Management Program. Delivered by Surfing New South Wales, it’s an Australian-first for shark incident response.
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PORT MACQUARIE LAND PURCHASE A BIG WIN FOR AUSSIE BATTLER
In a big win for an Australian battler, the New South Wales Government and a conservation group have purchased koala habitat, that was up for sale on the mid north coast. The deal ends any chance of development – and will see the creation of a breeding program.
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DIABETICS DEVICE CHANGING LIVES ON THE LAND
A Mid North Coast farmer is calling on the federal government to help fund new blood sugar testing technology. The device helps diabetics monitor their condition – changing lives on the land.