Tag: Forster
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GREAT LAKES PEARL DRAGONS STAY ACTIVE THROUGH PANDEMIC
A lack of competition isn’t keeping the Great Lakes Pearl Dragons out of the water. While regattas are being cancelled, paddlers are still keeping active during the pandemic.
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SITE LOCKED IN FOR FORSTER AMBULANCE STATION
MidCoast Council has offloaded an administration building in Forster to make way for a new ambulance station. The sale of the site to the state government is helping fund council’s admin centre in Taree.
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A LONG ROAD AHEAD FOR MID COAST NETWORK RECOVERY
It’s a long road ahead for MidCoast Council to repair the damage caused by floods in March. Work on some of the hardest hit roads is yet to begin with council still counting the cost of the disaster.
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NEW DATES FOR POSTPONED STATE SERIES IN MID COAST
New dates have been set for two State series postponed due to the latest covid outbreak in New South Wales. The State Men’s number 1 grade pennant final was suppose to go ahead this month in Forster. It will now take place mid-September. Meanwhile, riders will now have to wait until August 29 for round…
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WALLIS LAKE WHALE HEADS BACK OUT TO SEA
A southern right whale which has called Wallis Lake home for the past three days has headed back out to sea. The whale passed under the Forster/Tuncurry bridge about 3.30 this afternoon and was last seen heading east. Forster’s newest celebrity attracted quiet the audience along the banks of the lake this week, with many…
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GROUP THREE RUGBY LEAGUE CATCH UP ROUND LOCKED IN
One round of the Group 3 Rugby League season will be axed to allow clubs to play catch up games. Wet weather forced several matches to be called off last month, while more disruptions are expected. Postponed games will now be played on July 31 and August 1. “Unfortunately because of the late push back…
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WHALE WATCHING FEVER IN THE GREAT LAKES
It’s whale fever on the Mid North Coast with a record number of sightings along the coast this winter. A cruise business in Forster has welcomed an influx of people looking to catch a glimpse of the creatures – but Sydney’s lockdown is still being felt.
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KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM STRANDED WHALE IN FORSTER
Hundreds of spectators have turned up for a glimpse of a whale which took a wrong turn and ended up in Wallis Lake on the mid north coast. It’s prompted an order for people to keep their distance, the Department of Environment warning the creature could be about to give birth. (Note: The drone footage…
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DRIVE THRU COVID TESTING CLINIC OPENS AT FORSTER
Swabbing capabilities on the Mid North Coast have grown as a drive thru clinic opened at Forster Private Hospital today. A steady flow of traffic came through as locals sought a test, sparing them a trip to Taree. The clinic is open 8am to 4pm weekdays and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. It adds to…
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NSW BUDGET OUTCOMES FOR THE MYALL LAKES
The Mid North Coast continues to crunch the numbers from yesterday’s state budget – with a local MP welcoming an $8.6 million spend for Stage 2 of Manning Base Hospital’s redevelopment. Planning for a public hospital at Forster was also mentioned – but without a dollar value. Funds were also allocated to Taree Railway Station,…