Tag: 2022
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BOOTS AND BEACH FESTIVAL LAUNCHES IN PORT MACQUARIE
Some of the nation’s top country music stars are in Port Macquarie this weekend for the inaugural Boots and Beach Festival. Organisers say the event is helping to revive live music in the region, after the pandemic.
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STOLEN GENERATION REMEMBERED AT NATIONAL SORRY DAY EVENT IN TAREE
The Taree community came out in droves today, to acknowledge ‘National Sorry Day’. The event is all about healing broken relationships of the past… and creating a sense of togetherness for the future.
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BLOCKED BARRINGTON TOPS A BLOW TO GLOUCESTER BUSINESSES
It’s a favourite winter getaway – but the Barrington Tops could be off limits this year, with access blocked by landslides. It’s a blow for businesses in nearby Gloucester – which rely heavily on the snow tourism season
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FESTIVAL OF THE SUN IS BACK IN PORT MACQUARIE
Music lovers have hit the Port Macquarie breakwall today – for the first time in two years. Festival of the Sun returning after its covid hiatus.
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KYLIE HILDER TO NAME BLUES EXTENDED SQUAD IN COMING DAYS
Kylie Hilder is expected to name her New South Wales squad in the coming days, ahead of their clash with Queensland in this year’s women’s State of Origin. The head coach sitting down with NBN News while on a brief stopover in her home town Forster.
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A TOUGH TASK AHEAD FOR MID COAST IN NNPL CLASH WITH WARNERS BAY
He admits they’re punching above their weight, but Mid Coast coach Mick Grass says confidence is growing in his players. The side will tackle ladder leaders Warners Bay in round 9 of the Northern NPL women’s competition.
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STUDENTS LEARN INS AND OUTS OF CATTLE INDUSTRY AT WINGHAM BEEF WEEK
It’s one of the largest events on Wingham’s calendar, and after a two-year hiatus, the famed Beef Week has returned to the town. Hundreds of students are learning the ins and outs of the cattle industry.
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PRIME LAND PURCHASED FOR KOALA CONSERVATION NORTH OF TAREE
It’s an Aussie animal under serious threat, but there’s been a step forward in protecting koalas on the Mid North Coast. The state government has purchased prime land near Taree, but a national advocacy group believes more can be done.
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RIDE OPERATORS TAKE A STAND AGAINST RISING INSURANCE
Ride operators in the North West and Mid North Coast, took a stand today – shutting down their amusements, to draw attention to their financial struggle. They say their backs are against the wall – due to a sharp rise in insurance.
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL BUDGET DEFICIT TO GET ROAD ISSUE UNDER CONTROL
The poor state of roads is a bugbear for many in the Mid Coast community- so council is taking a new approach to fix the problem. This week they announced a budget deficit- with millions set to be sent on getting the local network under control.