Tag: Forster
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SWIMMERS TAKE TO WALLIS LAKE FOR TRAINING
A Forster swimming club has found a new spot to train, accessing the lake for daily sessions. The club is hoping restrictions will soon lift, and the local pools finally re-open.
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FORSTER TENNIS CLUB HAS HIGH HOPES TO HOST JULY TOURNAMENT
Forster Tennis Club is once again hosting doubles on its courts, after restrictions eased late last week. The club is hoping it will still be able hold its major tournament in July, the verdict to be served in the next two weeks.
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ACTIVITIY RESUMING ON FORSTER TENNIS COURTS
Restrictions may still be in place for most sports in the region but activity is resuming on Forster’s tennis courts. Players can now return under strict guidelines.
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MAN FACES COURT AFTER SPITTING ON TWO PARAMEDICS IN FORSTER
A man appeared in court today after allegedly spitting on two paramedics in Forster earlier this week. The pair was called to a home on Macintosh Street around 2pm on Monday, to treat a man with rib injuries. The 53-year-old was being transported to Manning Hospital, when he allegedly spat on the paramedics. The man…
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GREAT LAKES UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB PLANNING AHEAD
While the football season remains on hold, local clubs are planning ahead. Great Lakes United is determined to make this hiatus count – looking at ways to recruit new players.
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COUNCIL CLOSES BEACHES ACROSS THE MIDCOAST REGION
Beaches across the MidCoast region are closed to visitors this long weekend. But locals are being permitted to use them for exercise, as long as they maintain social distancing.
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DUBBO MAN REFUSES POLICE ORDER TO LEAVE FORSTER LOOKOUT
A man from Dubbo has been fined for refusing an order to leave a popular lookout at Forster. The 49-year-old was approached by police at the Second Head lookout on Monday and couldn’t provide a legitimate reason for standing beside his car. He got behind the wheel and reversed in the direction of a police…
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RESIDENTS FROTHING OVER HOME DELIVERIES FROM FORSTER BREWERY
Residents in the Great Lakes will be frothing over the news of a local brewer delivering the goods. The Coastal Brewing Company, trialling a new initiative next week, ensuring none of its craft beer goes to waste.
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LAIA PASINI’S USA TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP PUT ON HOLD
A young tennis player has been sent home and is in quarantine in Forster – putting an abrupt halt to her college athlete experience in Florida. Laia Pasini flew over in January… and she’s using her spare time to make plans for future.
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FORSTER OCEAN BATHS CLOSED AFTER RECEIVING AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR
Forster received an unexpected visitor last night, this Green Sea Turtle checking out what the Ocean Baths had to offer. The baths have since been closed due to health and safety reasons, and should re-open on Tuesday. MidCoast Council will be emptying the baths and returning the reptile to sea before cleaning the area. (VISION…