Tag: Forster
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FORSTER PRECINCT ON TRACK FOR COMPLETION NEXT YEAR
Forster’s civic precinct is on track for completion in September 2020 construction work well underway. The $18 million project will include a new library, visitor information centre and community spaces, followed by the development of senior living apartments and retail spaces. (VISION ONLY)
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ONE STEP CLOSER TO A FORSTER-TUNCURRY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
The Forster-Tuncurry community is a step closer to having its own public hospital. Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, says planning has begun – with the state government investigating costs and location.
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WALLIS LAKE AIMING TO MAKE IT INTO THE GRAND FINAL AGAIN THIS YEAR
Wallis Lake and the Port Saints will battle it out for the final spot in the Mid North Coast Premier League Grand Final this weekend. The teams have met twice so far this season, with both teams recording a win.
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WORLD CHAMPION PADDLER RECEIVES GOLD IN THAILAND
A Forster paddler has won gold at the Dragonboat World Championships in Thailand. Peter Reed was one of ten Aussie paddlers in the mixed boat category and powered on to victory in his two-kilometre heat. He also came third in the open category, while fellow Forster competitor Wendy Orman took out the women’s 20s to…
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ISLAND FIRE CONTINUES NEAR FORSTER KEYS
Firefighters are still working to contain a blaze burning in remote bushland near Forster Keys. The Big Island fire began early yesterday morning and has already torn through more than 100 hectares. Crews are relying on waterbombing aircraft to manage the blaze, as reaching the location is difficult. Police officers are urging drivers to take…
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TWO OF FORSTER’S OWN PADDLING THEIR WAY TO THAILAND NEXT WEEK
Two Forster dragon boat racers are about to embark on one of their biggest journeys yet. Peter Reed and Wendy Orman are heading to Thailand for the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships.
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FORSTER SWIMMER BREAKS AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL RECORD IN MELBOURNE
A young Forster swimmer has returned from the All Schools Championships in Melbourne with two gold medals and a new personal best. 17-year-old Nash Wilkes breaking the Australian school breaststroke record by point two of a second.
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DETERMINATION ON THE GREEN IN FORSTER TODAY
There’s an international flavour at the Men’s State Bowls Pennant Finals at Forster this weekend. Players from overseas are taking part, although the real competition has come from a little closer to home.
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LOGAN PAULSON TAKING A SWING IN HONG KONG
Tinonee’s Logan Paulson is preparing for her biggest tennis tournament yet. The 15-year-old will travel to Hong Kong to compete in the prestigious Rod Laver World Junior Challenge later this month.
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TYRON BEAUCHAMP MURDER CASE RETURNS TO COURT
The case against five men accused of murdering a Queensland man and dumping his body in bushland returned to court in Forster today.