Category: Recent Posts
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KEVIN HOGAN OFFICIALLY NAMED FEDERAL MEMEBER FOR PAGE
Kevin Hogan has officially been named the Federal Member for Page. The Nationals member’s title was formally declared in Grafton, after preferences from the election were allocated. Mr Hogan is excited about his new role as Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism… The re-election marks his fourth consecutive term as the Member for Page. (NO…
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MURWILLUMBAH MUSTANGS’ SIXTH CONSECUTIVE WIN OF THE NRRRL SEASON
To the NRRRL now, and Round 8 has seen some fierce rivalries on display. The Murwillumbah Mustangs, taking down the Lismore Marist Brothers, in their sixth consecutive win of the season.
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FRUSTRATIONS BOIL OVER LENNOX HEAD CBD UPGRADE
Frustrations are boiling on the North Coast, as roadworks continue on one of Lennox Head’s main streets. While Council says the project is for long-term gain, locals say it’s only driving away vital business.
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NATHAN HERNE KNOCKED BACK TO SEVENTH PLACE IN S5000
The final day of the S-5000 hasn’t been a successful one, for Lismore’s Nathan Herne. The 19-year-old finished ninth in Race 2, at Hidden Valley raceway this morning. And, it didn’t get any better – with Herne crashing out in Race 3. Herne now sits seventh overall, on 151 points.
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TOP FAR NORTH COAST RUGBY UNION PLAYERS NAMED IN COUNTRY COCKATOOS SQUAD
To Far North Coast Rugby Union – and Ballina has gone down to Casuarina in a nailbiting clash. It comes as a handful of the region’s players are named in the Country Cockatoos Squad.
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GOVERNMENT APPROVES $10 MILLION FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY
As Lismore businesses await repairs – and cash – for flood damages, a new opportunity is providing support. The local carboot markets, allowing the community to pitch in, as the Government approves a $10-million Flood Mitigation Study.
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NSW MINES RESCUE BRIGADES TEST SKILLS
From infernos in the workshop to casualties underground, Mines Rescue brigades prepare for just about anything. Today, Newcastle’s best put their skills to the test in a competition as much about training, as it is glory.
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HUNTER CRIME STATS SHOW JUMP IN DV ASSAULT
Frontline services say they’re not surprised by new figures, showing a jump in domestic violence assaults. It’s one of many low points in the Hunter’s latest crime report card, with break-ins and thefts from vehicles also up.
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HUNTER WORKERS REACT TO MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
Yesterday’s move by the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum wage has been met with a mixed reaction in the Hunter. While many have welcomed the pay rise – there are concerns about the impact it could have on businesses, already struggling.
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STOCKTON COMMUNITY TO MEET WITH DEPUTY PREMIER OVER EROSION WOES
While this week’s big surf didn’t have a major impact at Stockton – locals know it’s only a matter of time before the suburb is hit again. Community members are preparing to meet with the Deputy Premier, as they try to secure $21-million in funding, to shore-up the erosion-ravaged coastline.