Tag: Forster
-
HOT ACTIVITIES ON WHARF STREET AT FORSTER TODAY
Forster came to life today as the first ever Winter on Wharf Street Festival got underway. Thousands of residents and holidaymakers stopping by to see what the town’s businesses have to offer.
-
NOT JUST A SHOPPING SPREE AT FORSTER’S WHARF STREET TOMORROW
Forster’s Main Street will be full of people tomorrow, with sales, bargains and events being held. The Winter on Wharf Street Festival a new take on a very familiar tradition.
-
TRUSTING THE SIGNS OF MENTAL HEALTH IN FORSTER TODAY
Suicide prevention charity, ‘R U OK?’ has paid the Mid North Coast a visit, as part of its mental health awareness tour. Statistics show few Australians can actually detect when someone’s struggling with their mental health.
-
FORSTER RESIDENT PLAYED A PART IN THE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND
This month marks 50 years since the moon-landing – one of man’s greatest accomplishments – and one Forster resident is proud to have played a part. Bruce Ekert controlled the communication links from Australia’s Honeysuckle Creek tracking station…beaming the first images onto our TV screens.
-
CHALLENGING CONDITIONS AT THE IRB STATE TITLES TODAY
The Inflatable Rescue Boat state titles have begun in Forster, with competitors braving poor conditions. All were aiming to advance to the finals tomorrow.
-
CONCERNED RESIDENTS START PETITION AGAINST MCDONALD’S FORSTER
McDonald’s Forster is applying to stay open 24 hours a day, but the decision has been met with criticism. Concerned residents have started a petition to prevent the move.
-
FORSTER SLSC RIDING THE WAVES AT ONE MILE BEACH THIS WEEKEND
Forster surf lifesavers are getting ready to hit the water this weekend for the Inflatable Rescue Boat state titles. The club recently finished eighth in the final round of the series at Caves Beach. Competition gets underway on Saturday. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
-
SWIMMERS DIVE INTO BIG SCORES THIS WEEKEND
Swimmers from Forster and Macksville have posted big scores on day one of the North Coast Championships. The best of the best were looking to qualify for New South Wales Country at the end of next month.
-
WHALE WATCHERS KEEPING A CLOSE EYE OUT IN FORSTER TODAY
Humpback whales, on their annual northern migration, have stopped to say hello to whale watchers on the mid-north coast. Naturalist Jeannie Lawson says this year, their numbers are especially promising.
-
TRIATHLON CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURNING TO FORSTER NEXT YEAR
Forster athletes won’t have to travel far next year to compete in the New South Wales Triathlon Club Championships. The event’s been held in Orange for three years, but organisers have decided it’s time for change.