Tag: Forster
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THREE METRE SHARK SPOTTED JUST OFF FORSTER MAIN BEACH
A father and son duo had an eventful fishing trip this morning capturing this footage of a shark circling their boat in Forster. The three metre great white spent several minutes sussing out the small vessel. The pair say they were less than two kilometres from Forster. (VISION ONLY)
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THREE POSTIE BIKES STOLEN ON CHARITY RUN THROUGH FORSTER
A postie bike ride for charity has been targeted by thieves at Forster. Three of the bikes were stolen, along with a donation tin containing money for sick children.
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MAN STABBED MULTIPLE TIMES IN FORSTER HOME
A 30-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times with a knife at Forster. Just after 4pm yesterday, emergency services responded to reports of a fight at a Goldens Road home. When officers arrived, a 32-year-old man fled the scene. He was later arrested and charged with wounding a person with intent…
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HUNDREDS OF COMPETITORS SURVIVING THE WET WEATHER FOR SURF CARNIVAL TODAY
The first surf life saving carnival of the season is being held at Forster. Competitors have travelled interstate to take part….and the wet weather wasn’t going to deter them.
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A FRESH CHANGE FOR AUSTRALIA DAY NEXT YEAR IN FORSTER
A new alliance hopes to bring the Forster community together on Australia Day. The organisers of the popular Saltwater Freshwater Festival have joined forces with MidCoast Council to host an event which celebrates the nation’s cultural identity.
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FORSTER HOSTING FIRST EVENT OF SURF SEASON THIS WEEKEND
Hundreds of surf lifesavers are expected to take part in this weekend’s Professionals Weekend of Surf at Forster. Newcastle’s Cooks Hill will be the club to beat, after its dominant performance at the carnival last year.
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NEW AMENITIES AT FORSTER MAIN BEACH TO BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER
The Forster Main Beach Masterplan is progressing, with new amenities expected to open by December. Stage one of the project includes new toilets, showers and change rooms. The Ocean Baths remain open to the public, although some surrounding areas are fenced off as construction continues. The first stage of the project is set to be…
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MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO FIVE CHARGES FOLLOWING TAREE SIEGE
A man faced court today following an eight hour siege in Taree West on Sunday night. The 42-year-old man pleaded not guilty to five charges including property damage, assaulting an officer and threatening person with injury, while pleading guilty to drug possession. He was refused bail to reappear at Forster Local Court on November 19.…
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MOTORBIKE RIDER LOSES HIS LIFE IN FATAL CRASH IN FORSTER
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Forster’s industrial area. The man, believed to be a local, was riding a bike which collided with a utility as it pulled onto the road.
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COMMUNITY CAST A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN THE MIDCOAST COUNCIL
More than 100 people have gathered at Forster to cast a symbolic vote of ‘no confidence’ in the MidCoast Council. On their list of concerns – council’s controversial move to Biripi Way and the new ‘Barrington Coast’ tourism name.