Tag: federal government
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First designs released for Harrington-Coopernook overpass
Its been the bugbear of the Harrington community for decades but finally residents are getting their first look at designs for a highway overpass. While a start date hasn’t been finalised, the State government is asking for feedback to get the project just right.
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DESPERATE CALLS FOR EXTENSION TO FUEL EXCISE
Locals are feeling the pain at the petrol pump, but the cost of fuel is having a greater impact on the transport industry. A local business has joined desperate calls for an extension to the fuel excise, and has the backing of a local member.
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RIDE OPERATORS TAKE A STAND AGAINST RISING INSURANCE
Ride operators in the North West and Mid North Coast, took a stand today – shutting down their amusements, to draw attention to their financial struggle. They say their backs are against the wall – due to a sharp rise in insurance.
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TAREE CLIMATE ACTIVISTS JOIN NATIONAL CHORUS AGAINST COAL AND GAS MINING
A small group of activists from the Mid Coast have joined the national chorus, calling on the federal government to stop coal and gas mining projects – and invest in renewable energy. 12-year-old Shiloh Herzberg-Nicholls organising a strike in Taree with a local chapter of the Knitting Nannas. it’s a real problem and it really…
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COST OF ASSESSMENT KEEPING MID COAST LOCALS OUT OF THE DENTIST CHAIR
Mid Coast dentists are filling appointments fast – but, the cost of an oral health assessment is still keeping many locals out of the chair. Now, a Taree dentist is calling on the Federal Government to step in.
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BETTER FACILITIES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MID COAST FIRIES
If the Black Summer bushfires taught us anything, preparation and plenty of resources are needed to handle any natural disaster. That’s why an RFS unit in Wingham will soon be transformed into a regional training hub, while kits will be rolled out to the community.
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TAREE UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS SECURES NEW SITE; WINS BUSINESS AWARD
It’s only been around for 12 months, but Taree Universities Campus has already cemented its place in the Manning Valley. The private tertiary education provider has secured a new site and the region’s most sought after business award.
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FEDERAL FUNDING SECURED FOR MANNING VALLEY SPORTS FIELDS
More than $700,000 has been allocated to improve facilities at two sports fields in the Manning Valley. To help with growing numbers in rugby league and football, two new female change rooms will be built at the Danny Buderus Field in Taree. Existing change rooms will also get a makeover. The complex at Cundletown is…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SPEND $15 MILLION ON FAST RAIL PLANS
The federal government will spend a further $15 million to create a faster train service between Newcastle and Sydney. Funds will be used to finalise the cost and timing of work along the rail corridor, including on the Central Coast. The project is expected to be finished by 2023. $20 million was previously allocated in…
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CENTRAL COAST WATERWAYS RECEIVE $5.3 MILLION
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has announced more than $5 million worth of grants to rehabilitate Central Coast waterways. That includes Tuggerah Lakes – but the choked up Entrance Channel will miss out.