Tag: 2022
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Taree’s Cameron Fitzgerald gearing up for NSW Police Legacy Fight Night
He wants to build a career in the ring, but Cameron Fitzgerald is solely focused on raising funds for Police Legacy in his latest bout. The Taree boxer will head to Sydney next week to compete on a special fight night.
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Laurieton’s Switch on Seymour project nears completion
A revamp of the Laurieton CBD is nearing completion – aiming to give the local economy a much-need boost. But, not everyone is feeling the love – with one business claiming the project is having the opposite effect.
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Dedicated koala conservation park opens near Taree
They care for injured koalas around the clock – now years of community fundraising has paid off for a volunteer group on the Mid North Coast. A property near Taree is being transformed into a conservation park… with thousands of trees to be planted, in a bid to save the Aussie icon.
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Forster Art Gallery holds members exhibition
The creativity of Great Lakes artists are on full display at the Forster Art Gallery’s members expo. Organisers are hopeful the works will inspire more locals to pick up the brush.
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Taree teens take to the sky with Manning River Aero Club
It’s certainly not a traditional school holiday activity but this week, dozens of Taree teenagers will take to the sky with Manning River Aero Club. Encouraging more to join the club, instructors today showed what it’s like to fly a Cessna aircraft. “We’ll show them the other planes and do a pre-flight check and practice…
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Acclaimed Olympian puts Taree Little Athletics through their paces
Taree Little Athletics members have been put through their paces by one of Australia’s elite sprinters. Olympian Melinda Gainsford-Taylor hosted a running clinic at Taree Recreation Ground today, as part of a regional tour. She said a proper running technique is essential in all sports. “If I can give that little bit of knowledge to…
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Tinonee Public School holds ‘Kids-preneur’ day
They’re not even teenagers yet but Tinonee Public School students have learnt the basics of creating a business. Dubbed the ‘kids-preneur’ day, students had to craft a financial plan and sell products to parents and the community. Lollies, cupcakes and comic books were all hot commodity. “It’s also part of our maths curriculum which is…
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Taree Rotary Club plants tree to honour Queen Elizabeth II
Taree Rotary Club has planted a tree in Her Majesty’s honour. A small crowd braved the rain to gather for a ceremony in Rotary Park – with many writing their condolences in a book to be sent to the Governor-General. “I can remember sitting in a car with some friends listening to her coronation,” Rotarian…
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NSW Government says dredging funds a priority for Wallis Lake
The state government says dredging in Wallis Lake remains a priority – sand continues to build-up. A meeting between the government, MidCoast Council and businesses – aiming to find a solution.
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Taree tech business flying the flag for Mid North Coast on the world’s stage
As COVID restrictions ease, a Taree business owner says exporting goods overseas is becoming significantly easier. Putting the Mid North Coast on the map, he’s finally able to make his mark in the international technology market.