Tag: Forster
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40-YEAR-OLD MAN CHARGED AFTER BRAWL ON FORSTER’S WHARF STREET
A man has been released on strict bail conditions after being charged following an incident in Forster on Wednesday. It is believed the 40-year-old man verbally attacked an elderly couple and their grandchildren over the reversing of their vehicle in Wharf Street. A 17-year-old boy was then filmed stepping in and defending the family, before…
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FORSTER SWIMMER BREAKS THREE RECORDS AT COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
A Forster swimmer has returned home, after breaking three state records at the Country Championships. No time to relax though – 18-year-old Nash Wilkes is back in the pool and building towards nationals.
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HOME COMPLETELY GUTTED FROM FIRE IN FORSTER
A quick-thinking neighbour has acted to stop a fire from spreading to neighbouring buildings, including a petrol station, in Forster. But emergency services were too late to save a building, home to local caretaker.
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GREAT LAKES PEARL DRAGONS LOOKING FOR NEW PADDLERS
Training has started for five Forster paddlers before they embark to the National Dragonboat Championships in April. And today, the Great Lakes Pearl Dragons were looking for new recruits.
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FORSTER HOSTING SPECIAL CELEBRATION ON AUSTRALIA DAY
This Australia Day, Forster is hosting a very special celebration. The Saltwater Freshwater Festival placing the focus on Indigenous culture, on what can be a difficult day.
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TOURISM NUMBERS DOWN ON THE BARRINGTON COAST
It’s been a grim holiday period on the Barrington Coast…with bushfires, drought and water restrictions to contend with. It’s seen the local tourism sector take a hit, experiencing a downturn of more than 20 percent.
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FORSTER PADDLER QUALIFIES FOR NATIONAL DRAGONBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS
A Forster paddler has qualified to race in the National Dragonboat Championships in Sydney. Wendy Orman has been selected to represent New South Wales, and is also coaching competitors from the Great Lakes.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES PUSHING WATER SAFETY ON THE MID NORTH COAST
Summer is far from over and our emergency services are reminding the public to stay safe along our coastline… Marine Rescue’s Water Safety Day demonstrating the tools used to rescue those in need.
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JACK RIVER JOINS MUSICIANS IN CHARITY CONCERT
A Forster musician will be joining Tash Sultana and Angus and Julia Stone in a charity concert next month. Jack River will be singing in Melbourne at the end of February, the artist involved in the Down to Earth – Fire and Climate Relief Concert. All money raised will be donated to the bushfire recovery…
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FORSTER MCDONALD’S APPROVED FOR 24-HOUR DRIVE-THRU
Fast food lovers rejoice – approval has been given for a 24-hour McDonalds drive-thru at Forster. But the move is a controversial one…residents living nearby say noise and bright lights will be a constant source of irritation.