Category: Recent Posts
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS ROLLING UP THEIR SLEEVES
Dozens of real estate agents across the region, are rolling up their sleeves for the Industry’s blood donation challenge. “Just a good cause, it is easy to do yeah we’ve all rallied up as a team to chip in.” “The agencies register and then it is just a team effort for there you just have…
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MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN BORDER TOWN OF MUNGINDI
The SES is warning Mungindi residents to brace for the possibility of flooding tonight. Major flooding is expected from the Weir River and the Macintyre River along the Barwon River at the border town. The river is set to peak at 7.7 metres on Thursday. Locals are being reminded to prepare their homes early and…
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS PROVIDE COUNCILLOR SHAKE UP
Candidates in the North West’s local government elections are feeling confident – as early counts reveal a shake up among councillors. But only one third of votes are accounted for, so far.
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EVACUATION WARNINGS REMAIN IN BOGGABILLA AND TOOMELAH
The northern New South Wales towns of Boggabilla and Toomelah are still on edge – with a flood evacuation warning still in place. Meanwhile, residents of Wee Waa – shut off from the world for over a week – are getting creative when getting about.
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NEWCASTLE MUM LAUNCHES ONLINE PACKAGE-FREE SUPERMARKET
Grocery packaging has become a real issue for the environment – and green-savvy shoppers – but one Newcastle mum is trying to do something about it. She’s launched an online package-free supermarket and it’s becoming a booming business.
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FIRST DAY OF TWO WEEK CORONIAL INQUEST INTO THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THEO HAYEZ
It’s more than 2 years since Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez vanished after a night out in Byron Bay. Today a coronial inquest into the 18-year-old’s disappearance began – attended by his family from Belgium, hoping to find closure.
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TAREE MAN CHARGED AFTER HOUSE RAIDED
A man has been charged after a revolver and a large quantity of prohibited drugs were seized on the mid north-coast. Just before 2pm yesterday, officers attached to Manning-Great Lakes Police District executed a search warrant at a home on Pitt Street, Taree. During the search, officers allegedly located a large amount of methylamphetamine, cocaine,…
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MOTORCYCLE RALLY ROLLS INTO WALCHA
The peace and quiet of Walcha was drowned out this weekend, by the sound of hundreds of revving engines. Motorcyclists of all kinds coming together for the town’s annual rally.
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BEACH SAFETY A PRIORITY FOR GREAT LAKES BEACHES
With summer approaching, the State government is trying to make local beaches safer for swimmers. New shark detection devices have been installed near Forster, after a surfer was killed there earlier this year.
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CLOCK WINDS DOWN TO KEEP GP ACCESS CLINIC OPEN
Time is running out for those fighting changes to the Hunter’s after hours GP service, with one clinic due to close for good during the festive season. A doctor originally behind the scheme says the moves would be disastrous, with the health system already under strain.