Tag: 2022
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13 starters for the 2022 Taree Gold Cup
It’s the pinnacle of horse racing in the Manning Valley – and final preparations are underway for the running of the Taree Gold Cup. While some major city stables are vying for the major prize- the reigning winner is confident the trophy will remain in town.
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Retiring Myall Lakes MP reflects on political career and battle with illness
After serving as Member for Myall Lakes for more than a decade, Stephen Bromhead is hanging up his hat. Speaking to NBN in his first TV interview in almost a year, the retiring member opens up about life on Macquarie Street and the illness that’s brought his career to an abrupt end.
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Strong line-up for Great Lakes Pearl Dragon’s annual regatta
Local crews will have their work cut out for them in this weekend’s Great Lakes dragon boat regatta. Strong Hunter and Central Coast teams will be on the grid for tomorrow’s endurance events- but the Forster based club are telling them to ‘bring it on’.
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Tuncurry paramedics call for ‘on call’ duties to return
Tuncurry paramedics are calling for ‘on call’ duties to be reinstated… saying the current system could be life threatening to the community. But with more staff deployed to region last year, New South Wales Ambulance insists the role is no longer required.
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Taree touch gala day to prepare sides for State Cup
Teams from as far as Ballina will take part in a Northern Eagles touch football gala day in Taree on Sunday. The event, a warm-up for potentially the last State Cup to be held at Port Macquarie next month.
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Police and Forestry condemn illegal dumping of alleged stolen vehicles
Authorities have condemned the illegal dumping of alleged stolen vehicles near Moorland. The Forestry Corporation says it’s a slap in the face as they work hard to protect the environment.
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Taree greyhound ‘super track’ designs get the tick of approval
Work on Taree’s greyhound ‘super track’ is just around the corner, with the club confirming work will start by mid next year. But before the cranes move in there’s still plenty of action ahead.
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Speckle Park breed draws buyers to new Hillville sale centre
A one stop shop for the country’s fastest growing cattle breed has opened near Taree. Buyers snapped up the sought-after ‘Speckle Park’ variety at its inaugural sale.
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Miniature Horse Diamond Showcase trots into Taree Showground
It’s a competition where size does matter- the Miniature Horse Diamond Showcase is underway in Taree. The region’s shortest stallions, mares and fillies battling it out to be best in show.
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Culture at the forefront of I Am Movement
A Mid-North Coast mum has taken it upon herself to revolutionise support for Indigenous children with autism. Creating the ‘I Am Movement’ to provide resources for families in need- reducing the stigma by embracing their culture.