Tag: 2022
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IRONWOOD AUSTRALIA NEED STAFF BUT PUSH AHEAD WITH KEY PROJECTS
As the construction industry grapples with material shortages, a Taree based timber company is also dealing with a worker shortage. Ironwood Australia is keen to push ahead with key projects – but needs the staff to do it.
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KODY GARLAND’S WHIRLWIND YEAR BEHIND THE WHEEL IS JUST GETTING STARTED
He’s competing in two of the country’s major championships, so a long break over winter is rare territory for Kody Garland. Tonight the Manning Valley driver sits down to talk about his best performances so far.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES COMPLETE AIR CRASH SIMULATION IN TAREE
They’re the ones we trust in an emergency – police, firefighters and paramedics working together as one. And, today, their cooperation was put to the ultimate test – in an emergency air crash simulation, at Taree Airport.
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TAREE PARKRUN GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Whether part of an exercise regime or simply a social outing – Parkrun is making a positive impact on the Mid North Coast. But, while entries are strong, organisers say more volunteers are needed to keep the event up… and running.
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MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN WINGHAM CRASH
A motorcyclist is recovering in hospital after colliding with a car in Wingham yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Marchfield Road and Cedars Drive shortly before five o’clock. The 48-year-old male rider suffered arm and leg fractures in the incident. He was was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a stable…
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NAIDOC WEEK COMES EARLY FOR CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL
NAIDOC week has come early for students at one high school in the Manning Valley. Students and staff bringing their celebrations forward so they can mark the event during term time.
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SEWAGE SEEPS INTO BLACK HEAD LAGOON
A clean-up of the Black Head lagoon is still underway following a sewage spill last weekend. The incident has angered locals, many still questioning how it happened.
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MANNING VALLEY BMX CLUB TO HOST AUSCYCLE STATE SERIES ROUND
Manning Valley BMX Club is counting down the days until they welcome some of the State’s best riders to the Taree track. The club is hosting a leg of the AusCycle State Series – with athletes already putting in the hard yards to ahead of the competition.
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HOLIDAYMAKERS STICKING AROUND IN THE GREAT LAKES
The school holidays are still a fortnight away, but plenty of holidaymakers have already flocked to the Great Lakes. Tourism operators say many stuck around after the long weekend – providing a much needed boost to the local economy.
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PROGRAM ATTRACTING NEW DOCTORS TO THE REGIONS
For many regional GP practices, attracting new staff can be a struggle – but a duo of doctors says trading city life for a coastal escape was an easy decision. They’ve started work in Taree through a new health program, addressing staff shortages.