Tag: 2022
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Manning Great Lakes police investigating spike in car thefts
Police are investigating a spike in car thefts across the Mid Coast. One resident – left shaken – fears thieves are now targeting areas once considered ‘safe’.
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Taree’s Elise Gucul to contest WBFF Australia Pro-Am
It might be known for its sequins and fake tan – but a Taree athlete says Saturday’s national fitness fashion comp on the Gold Coast will be fierce. Preparing for the better part of a year – Elise Gucul says her campaign is about more than winning medals.
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Home In Place opens in Taree to address social housing crisis
Experts say the social housing crisis is getting progressively worse in the regions… particularly on the Mid North Coast. Provider, ‘Home In Place’ has opened a branch in Taree – to help provide secure and affordable homes for struggling families.
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Taree’s Mayo Private Hospital turns 100
One of the Mid North Coast’s oldest hospital Taree’s Mayo Private has reached a major milestone, turning 100. First started from an eight bed cottage on the corner of Manning and Wynter Streets in 1922…the hospital moved to its current site on Potoroo Drive in 1997. It now has 79 beds, three theatres, a cath…
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Taree team’s tough trek in Tasmania for mental health services
A group from Taree are heading down to Tasmania to test their mental strength. The Club Taree community team will trek through the famous Walls of Jerusalem National Park… raising awareness for mental health and money for beyond blue. “it’s a conversation we should be having more openly in the communities so what better way…
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All Abilities touch football program launched in Taree
There were smiles aplenty this week at Taree with the launch of the All Abilities touch football program. Players with a disability learning the basics of the game – to take on local sides in a weekly competition.
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Taree cyclist’s epic trek to raise funds for kids with cancer
He’s renowned for working with retired veterans, but Taree’s Darcy Elbourne is this month turning his attention to sick children. The 71-year-old is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge- riding 1000 kilometres to raise funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. It’s the fourth time Mr Elbourne has entered this challenge – this year…
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Taree police calling on community to reunite alleged stolen tools with tradies
Three months into their investigation, Taree police are calling for the community’s help to return tools – thought to be stolen – to their rightful owners. They say it’s a timely reminder to tradies to lock up.
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Three arrested following Boomerang Beach break in
Three people have been arrested, following a break in at Boomerang Beach. Police were called to Boomerang Drive at about 5 p-m yesterday. A 21-year-old woman, 27-year-old man and 34-year-old man were arrested at a Gordon Crescent home in Smiths Lake, shortly after. “Police were able to execute a search warrant at that address where…
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Police seize 8 kilograms of ‘ice’ and charge two men following Forster raid
Two men remain in custody tonight, after police allegedly seized eight kilos of ice bound for the mid north coast. Police raided a property at Forster… locals today still stunned by what took place.