Tag: Forster
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PEBBLY BEACH AMENITIES BLOCK TO RECIEVE AN UPGRADE
The toilet block at one of Forster’s most popular beaches is about to get an inclusivity upgrade. With three unisex toilets, a baby change area and a disabled toilet to be installed at the Pebbly Beach amenity. MidCoast Council hopes the upgrade will also improve the visibility of the amenities block from the nearby playground…
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CHARITY TO HOLD VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER FOR NORTHERN NSW FAMILIES
Ronald Mcdonald House has a new event underway this month, hoping to raise tens of thousands of dollars. The online ‘Raise Love-A-Thon’ event will lend a helping hand to families with sick children on the Mid North Coast.
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SWIMMERS EXCITED TO RETURN TO MANNING-GREAT LAKES POOLS
Local swimmers are ecstatic to be back in the pool after the Taree and Forster facilities were closed for months. The Manning-Great Lakes Aquatic Centres finally re-opening today – and one swimmer dived in straight away.
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FORSTER’S NINJA NANNIES INSPIRE SOUTH KOREAN SONGWRITER
They’re the taekwondo students who’ve proven age isn’t a barrier. Forster’s so-called ‘Ninja Nannies’ compete in major competitions and give the young ones a run for their money, and now they’ve got their own theme tune.
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GREAT LAKES PEARL DRAGONS PADDLING SOLO FOR A LITTLE LONGER
Group training is back on, but the Great Lakes Pearl Dragons will be paddling solo for a little longer. One of the team’s stars hasn’t stopped training through the pandemic, and they’ve got their eye on competition in the not-too distant future.
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TWO CAMPS TO BE SET UP IN FORSTER FOR FLYING FOXES
Two separate camps are being set up for flying foxes in Forster. MidCoast Council is working to safeguard local colonies by establishing the camps at the Karloo Street and Cocos Crescent reserves. It’s part of a $10,000 management plan funded by the state government. Flying fox populations have declined by 30 percent nationally due to…
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WOMAN STABBED DURING DOMESTIC-RELATED INCIDENT AT FORSTER
A man has been arrested after stabbing a woman in the back during a domestic-related incident on the Mid North Coast overnight. The 31-year-old will appear in court tomorrow.
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FORSTER CANCELS SENIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT FOR 2020
A major tennis tournament in Forster has been cancelled the Seniors Championships missing out this year. The championships was scheduled for August but organisers say it won’t be possible under COVID-19 restrictions. It’s a big loss for the region – the tournament typically attracts hundreds of players. (VISION ONLY)
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COUNTRY TENNIS CHAMPS TO HOPEFULLY BE POSTPONED TO END OF YEAR
Forster Tennis Club has reluctantly confirmed the State Country Championships won’t be going ahead in July. The event usually attracts hundreds of regional players – giving them a platform to showcase their skills.
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FORSTER CIVIC PRECINCT PUT ON HOLD DUE TO FINANCIAL ISSUES
Construction on the Forster Civic Precinct has been put on hold, due to the developer experiencing financial difficulties. The $18 million project which includes a new public library was due to be completed by September. (VISION ONLY)