Tag: casino
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NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES TO BE BUILT IN CASINO AND SOUTH GRAFTON
Dozens of affordable homes will be built on the Far North Coast, in a bid to tackle the housing crisis. Community groups say it’s a small step towards tackling a bigger problem.
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CASINO TRUCK SHOW YET AGAIN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
It’s been a highlight on the Casino calendar for more than a decade, but COVID-19 has once again cancelled the Casino Truck Show. Set to get underway in just five weeks, organisers made the call this morning due to the developing covid outbreak and ongoing restrictions. The event was also cancelled last year, but organisers…
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CASINO COUPLE BREAKING BARRIERS TO BRING QUALITY MEATS TO YOUR DOORSTEP
The livestock industry is one of the most fluctuating markets in the country, but a Casino couple is breaking price barriers for farmers. Connecting producers directly to their consumers, the business venture brings a whole new meaning to the term, “from paddock to plate”. To find out more about Our Cow, head to their website.
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DESIGN RELEASED FOR NEW CASINO AMBULANCE STATION
Tonight we’ve got your first look at the new Casino ambulance station, which will be built at the town’s health campus. The state’s health minister announced in April the facility will replace the existing, 90-year-old station located on the Bruxner Highway. Brad Hazzard says the new station will be complete next year. It’s not yet…
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FOUR PROMISING CASINO SPORTING STARS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS
Four promising sporting stars from St Mary’s Primary School in Casino have been recognised for their achievements. Each has received a scholarship to help cover the cost of following their ambitious dreams.
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GOLD COAST GELDING ‘POTRO DURO’ CLAIMS THE CASINO BEEF WEEK CUP
Race favourite, Potro Duro, has claimed a narrow win in the Casino Beef Week Cup this afternoon. The five-year-old Gold Coast gelding had won five of his 20 starts for Toby and Trent Edmonds. The grey was ridden to victory by young apprentice, Zac Lloyd. Owen Glue’s ‘At Witz End’ secured second, ahead of Stephen…
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PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR BEEF WEEK CUP THIS FRIDAY
Preparations are well underway for the Beef Week Cup this Friday. In its biggest event since the COVID pandemic started, the Casino Racing Club has capped spectator numbers at 1,500. Gates will open at 11am, with 17 horses due to enter the barriers in the feature race. Tickets are available via the club’s website. (NO…
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EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO INCIDENT ON SUMMERLAND WAY AT FAIRY HILL
The Summerland Way, north of Casino, has been the scene of yet another accident this afternoon – this time involving two trucks. Emergency crews responded to the 000 call shortly before 1:30pm. Tragically, one of the trucks involved was carrying cattle. The RSPCA and council are assisting authorities with euthanising some of the animals. (NO…
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IT’S A FARMERS PARADISE: CASINO’S PRIMEX DRAWS LARGE CROWDS
Thousands of people have flocked to Casino for the return of the PrimeX agricultural expo. Organisers are determined to make up for its absence at the height of the pandemic.
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CASINO’S FAMOUS BEEF WEEK IS BACK FOR 2021! HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT
The countdown is on for Casino Beef Week, with just three weeks until organisers welcome covid-safe crowds. The event’s return couldn’t be more welcome – with the drought broken across much of the state, and record-high prices.