Category: Recent Posts
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Critical bypass approved for the Hunter… but, how long will it take to build?
It’s an idea first floated almost 20 years ago – extending the M1 to Raymond Terrace… removing one of the Hunter’s worst bottlenecks. Today, the New South Wales Government signed off on the project – but it’ll be six years before drivers see the benefits.
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Pie not!? | Hunter’s hungriest battle it out to stomach the most baked goods
A group of hungry – and determined – competitors had their ‘eyes on the pies’ in the Hunter, today. A social media sensation, stopping into Beresfield, to find just WHO could down the most baked goods… in very little time.
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‘Loyal mate’ killed in horror crash at Tighes Hill
The Tighes Hill community has been left reeling, after a horrific crash in the suburb, overnight. Neighbours say – it sounded like a ‘bomb going off’ – as a car slammed into a power pole… sadly, killing a male passenger.
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Dolphins Rugby Union Academy returns for 2022
The Dolphin’s rugby union Academy has returned to the Northern Rivers. The six session training clinic hopes to train the next crop of talented rugby union players, ahead of next year’s season.
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Bailey Seamer is trekking the entire East Coast of Australia to raise funds for mental health
Trekking the entire length of the east coast is something most of us can only dream of. But one 23-year-old is determined to reach Cape York in 7 months time, to shine a light on mental health.
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Furious Hamilton South residents speak out over dumped asbestos
There’s been an alarming development in the kerbside dumping, littering a Hamilton South street. Today a specialist clean-up crew was called in, after locals found a garbage pile riddled with asbestos.
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Far North Coast residents feel the impacts of seventh consecutive interest rate rise
The RBA’s decision to hike interest rates for the seventh time this year has inflicted more pain on mortgage holders on the Far North Coast. Some are having to take drastic action to stay afloat.
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Lismore & Kyogle Bridges Open after flood damage
Lismore’s mayor and state politicians joined to officially open the new Keerrong Bridge today. The $517,000 structure replaces a flood-damaged culvert that was completely washed away during March’s flood. It comes as Cedar Point Bridge was also opened in Kyogle. That project is expected to spare truck drivers from a 10 kilometre detour. (NO AUDIO)
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Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital calls for more support to continue operations
It’s been a godsend for our injured native animals – helping them recover, from road accidents to natural disasters. Now Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital says it needs more support to keep its mission going. You can donate to the hospital here: https://www.byronbaywildlifehospital.org/
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Nathan Herne takes a clean sweep at Gold Coast 500 S5000 Open
Lismore’s Nathan Herne has had a clean sweep at the Gold Coast 500 S5000 open – winning all three races. The 20-year old now off to the United States to compete in the Circuit of The Americas, in Texas next week.