Category: Recent Posts
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Beachgoers set to skyrocket across Mid North Coast
The Mid North Coast is set for a skyrocketing summer holiday season – with visitor numbers expecting a drastic increase post-lockdowns. While the region welcomes the tourism boost, there are concerns local businesses will struggle to meet demand.
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HOUSING CRISIS FORCES FAMILIES TO SURRENDER THEIR BELOVED PETS
The Northern Rivers flood disaster continues to impact residents, six months on. Now, the housing crisis is affecting local animal shelters, with dozens of families forced to give up their beloved family pets.
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LISMORE JOBS FAIR COMING TO GSAC AUGUST 29
Lismore businesses suffering labour shortages are being encouraged to take part in a jobs fair later this month. Businesses looking for staff are encouraged to attend the free event, alongside people looking for employment. It’s also hoped the event can provide support for businesses in the wake of the floods. The event will be held…
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WHITEBRIDGE LOCALS PUSH FOR OLD MINING DAM TO BE PROTECTED
Controversy has ensued over whether an old mining dam in Lake Macquarie should be drained, or heritage-listed. The Whitebridge site, now home to a bustling ecosystem, could soon be restored to its natural state by Crown Lands.
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“RECLAIM” ART EXHIBIT SHOWCASES THE WORK OF PEOPLE WITH BRAIN INJURIES
Sustaining a brain injury is one of the most traumatic events a person can experience. But, a group of Hunter survivors are out to prove the power of healing and turn their lives around… in a new art exhibition they’ve called ‘Reclaim’.
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BANGALOW REBELS DEFEAT WOLLONGBAR PIONEERS BY THREE POINTS IN FNCRU CATCH UP ROUND
The Far North Coast Rugby Union catch-up round has revealed some fiery matches between the top four teams on the ladder. Bangalow beat Wollongbar by just 3 points, while Lennox tied with Ballina.
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MACKSVILLE KNOCKED OUT OF GROUP 2 COMPETITION
Macksville have been knocked out of the Group 2 competition after facing the Grafton Ghosts yesterday. The home side pulled out all stops, annihilating the visitors – 36 points to 8.
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HANGING UP THE PANS: OWNERS OF POPULAR HUNTER RESTAURANT SAY GOODBYE
It’s been a popular fixture of the Warners Bay esplanade for 45 years. But, in one week, Lim’s Kitchen will lose its heart and soul – the owners retiring, much to the heartbreak of their staff and customers.
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HUNTER PARAMEDIC TO TACKLE NEW YORK CITY HALF MARATHON
They’re always first on hand in an emergency, but sometimes it’s frontline workers that need support. Now one Singleton paramedic is competing in a gruelling half marathon on the other side of the world – to raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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EXHAUSTED STAFF HIT THE STREETS OUTSIDE NEW MAITLAND HOSPITAL
The pressure in the health system hit breaking point again today – this time at Maitland’s new hospital. Nurses and midwives protested, saying their workloads have become unmanageable… and that some patients are waiting days for a bed.