Category: Recent Posts
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GREYHOUND ‘ALL HANDS OFF’ WINS IN LISMORE MILLION DOLLAR CHASE
To greyhound racing, and Ellangowan trainers Fred and Francis Swain have taken out the Million Dollar Chase Regional Final. Local hope, ‘Hammer Down’ took an early lead and held on for most of the race, before ‘All Hands Off’ snuck in front. Claiming $6000 in prize money. ‘Cooper Dooper’ came in second and ‘Hammer Down’…
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ANZ BRANCH IN WEE WAA TO SHUT UP SHOP
More and more people are dealing with their finances solely online and it’s forcing regional banking branches, like ANZ at Wee Waa, to close their doors. The local branch has seen a slump in face-to-face banking, and will now shut up shop indefinitely from March next year. But local business owner, Luke Noble, says it…
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TENSIONS ARE RUNNING HIGH FOR FINAL YEAR STUDENTS
For students about to face the HSC – tensions are running high. A new study finding school leavers feel they’ll be at a competitive disadvantage when trying to kick-start their careers.
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OVERNIGHT ASSAULT LEAVES NEWCASTLE MAN IN HOSPITAL
A young Newcastle man has been savagely assaulted in what his family say was an unprovoked attack – a warning some viewers may find the following images disturbing. Concreter Michael Fitzsimmons suffered a broken nose, jaw, cheekbone, and eye socket in the incident this morning. The 22-year-old was walking along Maitland Road Islington at around…
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MAN DIES IN QUAD ACCIDENT NEAR TENTERFIELD
A man has died after the quad he was driving rolled and caught fire on a property near Tenterfield last night. Emergency services were called to Washpool Creek Road just after 8pm, where they found a 49-year-old man trapped underneath the vehicle. Despite their best efforts, he died at the scene. Investigations continue.
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VOLUNTEERS FAREWELL SWANSEA HEADS MARINE RESCUE BASE
It’s played a key part in maritime safety for more than three decades – now the old Marine Rescue radio base at Swansea Heads is about to be decommissioned. Volunteers are preparing to move into a state-of-the-art facility next door… but not before looking back at where it all began.
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BYRON BAY’S TOUMA CAMERON TO COMPETE IN AUS SURFING TITLES
Opportunity has come knocking for a Byron Bay teenager, hoping to follow in the footsteps of far north coast surfers Danny Wills and Soli Bailey. He’s been selected to represent New South Wales in the Australian Junior Surfing Titles.
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THOR LANDS IN THE UPPER HUNTER
The God of Thunder has been spotted flying into the Upper Hunter, with fans marvelling at the sight of Chris Hemsworth at Scone Airport yesterday. Sadly there was no sign of Thor’s hammer in his carry-on luggage, as the Hollywood star reportedly headed to a horse stud, and the local basketball courts.
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NORTHERN RIVERS FOOD GROUP FUNDING BOOST SET TO BRING TOURISM DOLLARS
The Far North Coast is known for its brilliant beaches and stunning scenery, but it hides a tasty secret. The region’s food and beverage industry is getting rave reviews, and they’re about to get better.
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NEW TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE HELPS DADS TACKLE PARENTHOOD
Becoming a parent for the first time can be daunting – and that’s true for both mums and dads. Now a new text messaging service, being rolled out by New South Wales Health, is helping fathers bond better with their babies – both in the cot and the womb.