Category: Recent Posts
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCER FESTIVAL HITS OFF IN MID NORTH COAST
Today marks a year since the Hastings experienced one of its worst floods in more than fifty years. The disaster bringing small businesses and local producers together, creating the regions newest food, beer and wine festival.
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NORTHERN HEALTH DISTRICT COVID19 UPDATE
Two people have died with Covid-19 in the Northern Rivers overnight – both were from Ballina and aged in their 70’s and 80’s. Six people are being cared for in hospitals across the health district – one is in ICU. The region has recorded 276 new infections.
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OZTAG POSTPONED, FOR NOW
The Tamworth Seniors Oztag has been called off this weekend due to recent flooding stopping teams from the coast participating. But, their grandfinal is still set to go ahead next week.
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NEWCASTLE COST OF LIVING TO WORSEN AMID GAPS IN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
Whether it’s petrol, coffee or groceries – we all know the cost of living in the Hunter is on the rise. A major report out today suggests life will only get dearer, without significant investment in the region.
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TWEED’S ZAHLI KELLY TAKES OUT HER HEAT AT CENTRAL COAST PRO IN FINAL MINUTE
North Coast locals have shredded up Day 3 at the Central Coast Pro. Nyxie Ryan from Lennox Head was pipped at the post after underdog Zahli Kelly took out the heat in the last minute.
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TAMWORTH’S SHOOTING COMPETITION UNDERWAY THIS FRIDAY
Shooters from all over Australia will descend on Tamworth this weekend for the Commonwealth titles. It’s the first time the city has hosted the event in two years.
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81-YEAR-OLD IN SERIOUS BUT STABLE CONDITION AFTER BEING HIT BY CAR IN BALLINA
An 81-year-old woman is in a serious but stable condition after the pedestrian was hit by a car on Moon street in Ballina at 10am this morning. The elderly woman, who suffered serious head and pelvic injuries, was placed into a medically induced coma before she was flown to Gold Coast University Hospital. (NO AUDIO)
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CONVOY OF MOTORHOMES LEAVES SYDNEY AS THE REGION AWAITS A LONG TERM HOUSING SOLUTION
While Lismore waits for a long-term solution to the flood emergency, there are families across the Northern Rivers who need answers now. Many are on the brink of homelessness – as temporary accommodation in the form of motorhomes arrives to the region.
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NSW FLOODS ESCALATE AT HOME VIOLENCE
A professor studying domestic violence at the University of New England has made a grim discovery. By monitoring social media and phone conversations she’s noticed a rise in calls to police during natural disasters.
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WARATAHS’ NEWSOME IN FULLBACK AGAINST THE FORCE
Glen Innes player Alex Newsome will move back to the wing when the Waratahs take on the Force. The 27-year-old is hoping the side will be able to be a couple of close defeats behind them for tomorrow’s clash.