Tag: 2022
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Taree TAFE teachers join statewide action for better pay and conditions
The strike action has made its way to the Mid North Coast… with local TAFE teachers calling for better pay and conditions. With the State hampered by a skills shortage- they say apprentices are now turning their backs on once sought after industries.
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Forster resident claims $20 million Oz Lotto prize pool
One lucky Forster local is now $20 million dollars richer after taking out the division one Oz Lotto prize pool overnight. Elated Newsxpress (NEWS EXPRESS) staff say they’ve never sold a winning ticket like it. “we’ve had a million dollar win and a $200,000 but this is the biggest so far… we’re going for bigger,”…
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Not enough being done to address mental health crisis says Mid North Coast experts
Local experts say not enough is being done to address a mental health crisis on the Mid North Coast. Patients are waiting months to see psychologists – with one claiming their cries for help are falling on deaf ears.
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Flemington flavour comes to Taree for Melbourne Cup day
For those who couldn’t be at Flemington, Taree was the place to be for all the Melbourne Cup action. Hundreds headed trackside to catch it on the big screen and cheer on a local hero.
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Gloucester Show goes off without a hitch
It was touch and go earlier this week but the Gloucester Show has gone off today without a hitch. From sideshow alley to the show jumping events there was something for everyone- showcasing what the region has to offer.
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2022 inductees revealed for Group 3 Rugby League Hall of Fame
Six more names will be added to the Group 3 Rugby League Hall Of Fame. Gloucester’s John Parish, Wingham legend Allan Skinner and Norm Taylor who played for Taree and Old Bar headline the new inductees. They’ll be joined by Taree United’s Max Coggan and Old Bar’s Darrin Dark. Dubbed ‘the voice of Group 3’,…
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Mid North Coast first home buyers increasingly frustrated by current housing market
A real estate ‘buyer’s advocate’ says first home owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with the current housing market. Ivor Thomas says all levels of government must work together to put a roof over locals’ heads.
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Sixers finals appearance and maiden baggy on Maitlan Brown’s wish list this summer
A Sixers finals appearance and a debut for the Australian test side – Maitlan Brown is dreaming big this summer. The Wingham product has been leading junior clinics this week, as she continues to turn heads in the Women’s Big Bash League.
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Climate change and growing population behind MidCoast Council water security push
Climate change and a growing population is behind MidCoast Council’s latest push to secure the region’s water supply. Despite the region copping a drench this year, it’s not always the case.
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Mixed reaction to federal budget on the Mid North Coast
Commitments to health and education have been welcomed by the Taree community, but local members have slammed the government for cutting local projects. Road upgrades and health centres are the projects to make way – as the Labour Government keeps one eye on improving the economy.