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FIRE RAVAGES MANNING RIVER RUGBY CLUB’S CLUBHOUSE
The Manning River Rugby Club is devastated after its clubhouse was damaged by fire over the weekend. The premiership title holders are asking anyone with records or photos to help restore the club’s memorabilia, after it perished in the fire. The blaze also destroyed the club’s canteen, which was only refurbished 18 months ago. It’s…
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GAV’S SURF REPORT | SOUTHERLY SWELL ARRIVING JUST IN TIME FOR WSL FINALS
Smaller conditions in the north for the Gold Coast and NE NSW. For Newcastle and the Central Coast a new southerly swell will arrive just in time for the finals of the WSL. Mostly SW winds behind the change.
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LANGFORD RETURNS FOR SAILGP SEASON 2
After a year out of the water, some of Australia’s top sailors are preparing to reunite for another shot at a lucrative prize. The formula one of sailing about to set sail for another season.
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WEEKS UNTIL FULL OPENING FOR MANY BUSINESSES AFTER FLOODING
Businesses continue to pick up the pieces, three weeks on from the Mid North Coast’s catastrophic floods. Now they’re saying they’re contending with a lack of tradies because demand is so high.
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IT’S ON | SURFERS HIT THE WATER FOR DAY TWO OF THE NEWCASTLE CUP
Surf’s up and competitors have hit the water after the Newcastle Cup was on hold over the long weekend. World Surf League athletes have a big crowd watching on at Merewether Beach today. Surf’s up – after waiting the whole long weekend to jump on the swell, WSL athletes have a big crowd watching on…
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TOWN OF MUNGINDI BRACES FOR THE WORST FLOOD SINCE 2011
The flood emergency is far from over in the North West, as last month’s deluge surges and spreads throughout local river systems. The border town of Mungindi is tonight bracing for its worst flood since 2011, as the Barwon River continues to rise – with some remote properties, already isolated. Photo Credit: Anna Cheng
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ROAD CLOSURES STILL IN PLACE DUE TO FLOODING
Motorists and people using public transport in flood-affected areas of New South Wales are still advised to avoid non-essential travel today, with several roads still closed and transport services disrupted. Those traveling should take extreme care, be prepared for changing conditions, follow the advice of the SES and never drive through floodwaters. Here’s a list…
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TAMWORTH SALVATION ARMY STORE RE-OPENS
Tamworth’s Salvation Army store has re-opened, after suspected ‘COVID cleanouts’ forced it to close its doors. The charity received an influx of donations in January – with volunteers sorting through items for nearly three months. The store has been re-organised and will open from 9am to 3pm on weekdays. Donation bins will remain closed, for…
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RECORD NUMBER OF PATIENTS IN HNEH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS
Hunter New England Health has seen a record amount of patients enter the Emergency Department – following the lockdown lull. Despite the rise, doctors in the New England tended to patients faster than the previous year.
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GAV’S WEATHER | SAY GOODBYE TO THE SUNSHINE FOR A WHILE
Scattered showers for coastal regions under a cover of cloud as the onshore south-east winds continue. More fine weather for the inland areas across the north-west for now, but cloud is beginning to increase. Two forces are now at play across the region. The coast east of the Divide will again be cloud affected, with…