Tag: Forster
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RECORD ENTRIES FOR FORSTER ART GALLERY OPEN EXHIBITION
Local artists are starting to put the pandemic behind them- with the Forster Art Gallery welcoming record entries to its open exhibition.
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STATE OPEN MEN’S BOWLS FINAL UNDERWAY IN FORSTER
The greens will be packed at Forster this weekend for the State Open men’s bowls final. While they’re hoping to raise the trophy for their club, players are also in line for State honours.
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WELL-BEING RETREAT SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON ARMY VETS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
A group of army veterans and emergency personnel are showing there’s a way forward for those struggling with mental health issues. A well-being retreat is being held in Forster this weekend, helping them through the tough times.
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RECORD ENTRIES FOR GREAT LAKES VIKING CHALLENGE
Organisers of the annual Viking Challenge are forging ahead, despite a forecast of more heavy rain this weekend. A record number of teams have signed up for the 6-a-side tournament in Tuncurry.
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GENEROUS FORSTER TRADIES DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES
It’s been a tough two years for the building industry, but a group of tradies in Forster have still been able to give back to local charities. The group recently held a get-together and raised $7000 – split amongst the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Manning Suicide Prevention Network and Lower Mid Coast Rotary Club. They…
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ELITE SURFERS HEADING TO BOOMERANG BEACH FOR WSL QUALIFIER
Some of the country’s top surfers will be hitting the waves at Boomerang Beach next week, aiming to qualify for the World Surf League. The Mid Coast event… opening the door for some of the sport’s rising stars.
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ARTIFICIAL REEF TO BE INSTALLED AT FORSTER
It’s been the talk of local fishermen for years and now an artificial reef will be installed off Forster. It’s hoped the move will boost tourism and create more opportunities for game anglers.
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COUNTRY SURF TITLES HEAT UP IN FORSTER AHEAD OF FINALS
Challenging conditions weren’t an issue for competitors at the State Country surf live saving championships at Forster today. Hundreds hit the water and the sand for a spot in tomorrow’s finals.
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HAVE FUN ON AUSTRALIA DAY; RESPECTFULLY AND SAFELY
They don’t want to spoil the party but extra police will be on the ground across the Mid North Coast for Australia Day celebrations tomorrow. Manning Great Lakes Police are sending out extra patrols for community events. While, RBTs will be set up along our busiest roads. “Come out and enjoy the environment and each…
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TUNCURRY TRACK PACKED OUT FOR SEAFOOD RACE DAY
The biggest crowd in almost two years packed into the Tuncurry racecourse for today’s Seafood Race Day. The seven race program kickstarting the 2022 season for the club