Category: Recent Posts
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VOTER FATIGUE TO HIT KEMPSEY AHEAD OF FEDERAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS
Kempsey residents will soon head to the polls, for the third time in six months. There’s concern many will be dealing with voter fatigue, after last year’s local election results were ruled invalid.
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MARGINAL SEATS BRACE IN THE WAKE OF FEDERAL ELECTION CALLING
With the election finally called, voters along the Central Coast will be in the middle of a political tug-of-war. The marginal seats of Robertson and Dobell are among the keys to success – for either party.
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100 POP UP CLASSROOMS EN ROUTE TO FLOOD AFFECTED NORTHERN RIVERS SCHOOLS
One hundred pop-up classrooms are en route, to aid nine flood-affected schools in the Northern Rivers. The demountables will be set up at schools including The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore South Public School and Tumbulgum Public School. It’s hoped the pop-up’s will be ready for use by the start of Term 2. (NO AUDIO)
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WET WEATHER FORCES OYSTER FARMERS INTO LIMBO
Hunter communities are counting the cost of the wet and wild weather. Planning is underway to replenish beaches stripped bare – while oyster growers are playing a waiting game.
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FASTER INTERNET FOR THE NEW ENGLAND
New England residents will soon be able to access faster internet. It’s welcomed news for many experiencing connectivity issues. NBN co has announced 1.7 million homes across Australia are now available for fibre upgrades. Currently, just 42 per cent of the country’s fixed line network has access to the fastest network. NBN is expected to…
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MARINERS HOLD ON TO FINALS HOPE WITH 5-NIL VICTORY OVER WELLINGTON PHOENIX
The Mariners run of good form continues… after smashing the Phoenix 5-nil last night. The win keeps the clubs final chances alive – now just two points away from the A-League’s top six.
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WYONG CLINIC NEEDS NEW CLASSIFICATION TO HOLD ONTO DOCTORS
The GP crisis on the Central Coast is reaching breaking point despite a raft of changes made to fix the problem. Reliance Medical admits it may need to close some of it’s practices in the region – if things don’t improve.
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$268-MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR MUSWELLBROOK BYPASS
The Muswellbrook community has waited more than two decades for a bypass to be built around the town. Now – just weeks out from a Federal Election – the Morrison Government has put down the cash.
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LISMORE BUSINESSES START THE CLEANUP AFTER SECOND MAJOR FLOOD BUT WORRY MORE WET WEATHER IS ON THE WAY
Five days on from their second major flood, Lismore businesses are sifting through yet another mess. But, as the Northern Rivers braces for even more wet weather, some are hesitant whether they should hold off on the clean up.
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NOVOCASTRIANS DIG DEEP FOR CHARITY
This week’s wet weather hasn’t deterred some spirited Hunter fundraisers. From cycling for hours at a time, to embarking on a trek through the Northern Territory… Novocastrians have come up with hundreds of thousands of dollars, for those who need it most.