Tag: 2022
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ENLISTING CHILDREN FOR DISASTER RESILIENCE PROJECTS
Young people are often ignored when it comes to planning- but emergency services in the Mid Coast are looking to change that. Holding a workshop in Taree to brainstorm ideas to manage future natural disasters.
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STEPHEN BROMHEAD TO RETIRE FROM POLITICS
In a blow to the Perrottet government, long-serving Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead has announced he won’t contest the 20-23 State election. Mr Bromhead has been absent from the public eye this year with an undisclosed illness… Releasing a statement, Mr Bromhead says he looks forward to spending more time with his family after 12…
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BOBIN HALL CELEBRATIONS A CENTURY IN THE MAKING
It’s a milestone not many thought was possible but yet residents in Bobin have celebrated the 100th birthday of the community hall. It served as an emergency base in the Black Summer fires – and now, new upgrades are ensuring locals are prepared for anything.
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AMAROO’S WHALE WATCHING HALTED AMID SAND BUILD-UP IN WALLIS LAKE
It’s a beloved family operated business that’s brought joy to thousands of tourists since the late 70s- but now Forster’s Amaroo Cruises is faced with a crisis. Sand build-up in Forster-Tuncurry’s Wallis Lake is forcing their popular whale watching service to stop indefinitely
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NICOLE AND PHILIP’S TALE OF TENACITY AND LOVE FOR THEIR CATTLE
Last month’s floods might be a distant memory for some, but others are only now getting back on their feet. Nicole Lazarou and Philip Bos today opened up about their ordeal.
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BULLS AND RATZ TO LOCK HORNS IN LOWER MID NORTH COAST RUGBY FINAL
It’s been a season with plenty of ups and downs, but the Ratz and Bulls are fired up for tomorrow’s lower mid north coast rugby final. Going through their final training runs- both sides are looking to make their own piece of history.
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HUNTER LOCAL LAND SERVICES HOLDS DISEASE FORUM IN GLOUCESTER
As the threat of foot and mouth disease looms over the agricultural industry, Hunter Local Land Services is visiting rural communities to educate farmers on the symptoms. Locals have taking the advice on board, fearing an outbreak would cost the sectors billions of dollars.
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THE ROSEWOOD CENTRE OPENS IN TAREE
A new counselling service has opened in Taree – helping locals struggling with the impacts of natural disasters and covid. While they’re trying to keep up with a high demand, staff say it shows more locals are prioritising their mental health.
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HEALTH AUTHORITIES ALERTED BUT UNSURPRISED BY RISING COVID RELATED DEATHS
Rising covid-related deaths in the Hunter New England have health authorities on alert… but doctors say, sadly, they are unsurprised. They’re now encouraging the most vulnerable among us to consider anti-viral drugs, as they become increasingly available – saying the medication will save more lives.
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ADVANCES IN GENETICS RESEARCH CELEBRATED ON JEANS FOR GENES DAY
A Mid North Coast genetics counsellor says rapid advances in technology is providing more answers to underlying health conditions in children. But funding still remains an issue- prompting locals to pull on the denim for Jeans for Genes Day.