Tag: 2022
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Flower Hotels picks up national group operator of the year award
The Mid North Coast hospitality sector has had a major win with Flower Hotels named the best group operator at the Australian Hotels Association National Awards. Managing Director Alistair Flower has credited the award to his team. “Staff are the pinnacle of what we do here and its been challenging period as everyone knows and…
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Rugby league summer 7s takes over Port Macquarie
It takes half the players and rules of the traditional game, but Rugby League 7s is gaining popularity on the Mid North Coast. Highschool sides locked horns at Port Macquarie today, for an end of the year friendly competition.
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Alternative route for boaties in Swansea Channel before dredging begins
A relief for boaties in the Swansea channel, with an alternative route set to open before dredging begins. But, while pleased water users will still have access, the Member for Swansea says the work is long overdue.
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David Warby back on the Manning River for world water speed record testing
His dad’s world water speed record is within reach – Newcastle’s David Warby is back in his jet powered boat for test runs on the Manning river. Heading up the highway to Taree today, Warby put on an impressive show for onlookers.
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Mid Coast dairy farmers back flood recovery strategy
Dairy farmers still reeling from floods have been given a helping hand, with the state and federal governments locking in funding for key projects to prepare for the next disaster. Mid Coast producers have backed the plan.
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Mid Coast trio off to New Zealand with Australia futsal under 17s
Three Mid Coast futsal players will pull on an Australian jersey for the first time taking part in a two week tour of New Zealand. Jackson Summers, Lachie Babington and Caitlin Horwood were chosen after impressing selectors at Nationals in April. While it’s a slightly different sport to football, the trio say wearing the green…
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Nationals and Labor Myall Lakes candidates talk top priorities for the region
The leading candidates for the seat of Myall Lakes say health, roads and waterways will be the top priorities for voters at the upcoming State election. Tanya Thompson and Mark Vanstone today detailing their plans for the region, if elected in March.
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Rising cricket star Samira Mitchell named in NSW Country under 19s
The Mid Coast has another rising cricket star on it’s hands with Samira Mitchell hoping to follow in the footsteps of Maitlan Brown. The Taree junior will represent New South Wales Country next month at the under 19 national championships in Perth.
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Emergency services spread road safety message at Great Lakes College
Emergency services have delivered a cutting lesson on road safety today, at Forster’s Great Lakes College. Students were given an insight into the trauma caused by road accidents… with hopes the message will save young lives.
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Mid Coast island communities prepare for the next flood disaster
The State Emergency Service says preparation for floods must lie with residents, not just its orange army. Volunteers today hosted a workshop at Manning Point – part of a community driven response to get ready for the next disaster.