Tag: mid north coast
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HORSE OWNERS URGED TO VACCINATE AGAINST HENDRA
A Kempsey vet is urging horse owners in the area to have their animals vaccinated against the deadly hendra virus. The warning follows the first confirmed case of the disease in northern New South Wales last week.
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NEW VESSEL TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND CAPABILITY
The boating community on the Coffs Coast will soon be sailing on safer waters. A new $370,000 rescue vessel will provide Marine Rescue volunteers with increased safety and capability.
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SOUTHGATE MAN CHARGED WITH SUPPLYING DRUGS
A 29-year-old man will face Grafton Local Court next month, on drug supply and weapons charges. Police stopped a Holden Commodore on Arthur Street in Grafton earlier this week, and allegedly found more than 200 ecstacy tablets, methylamphetamie and $4,000 cash. A subsequent search of a Southgate home allegedly uncovered cannabis, drug equipment, ammunition and…
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NORTH COAST PREPARES FOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS SEMI-FINAL
Forster-Tuncurry front rower, Matt Kirkland, is set to return to the North Coast representative side for this weekend’s tier two Country Championships semi-final. It’s not the only change, with injuries and suspensions re-shuffling the line-up.
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LOCALS RECOGNISED AS PART OF QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Residents from across the Mid North Coast have been recognised as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Two former mayors, a scientific illustrator, musicians and sports administrators are among the recipients. To see who was awarded from the Coffs Coast, watch “Coffs Locals Recognised for Community Service”
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HOLD-UP AT PARK BEACH CONVENIENCE STORE
Police are on the hunt for two men, following an armed robbery at Park Beach near Coffs Harbour last night. The pair entered the Lucky 7 convenience store, located at the Northside Shopping Centre, at around 6:40pm and threatened a 15-year-old employee with metal poles. They escaped with a small amount of cash. Police believe…
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PORT BAKERY BLITZES PIE COMPETITION
A Port Macquarie bakery has taken out first prize in two categories at Australia’s Best Pie competition. Bel’s Gordon Street Bakery beat more than 200 competitors, to take home the Chunky Beef and Vegetarian categories in Melbourne. And it was no easy feat either, with pies judged on their colour, taste, creativity, smell and presentation.…
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MASSAGE THERAPIST CHARGED WITH INDECENT ASSAULT
A massage therapist has been charged after he allegedly indecently assaulted two women in Taree earlier this year. Police allege the incidents took place between March 18 and May 16 at a local business. Yesterday a 59-year-old man was arrested in Manning Street and later charged with three counts of indecent assault. He’s been granted…
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MAN CHARGED AFTER WINGHAM ROBBERY
An 18-year-old man has been charged, following an armed robbery at Wingham yesterday. Police say the man entered the bakery on Bent Street at around 2:30pm and purchased a drink, before allegedly threatening an employee with a knife. She handed over some cash and he fled. Officers arrested the teenager at a home on Summerville…
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INCREASED INCENTIVES FOR GP’S TO GO TO COUNTRY TOWNS
We could soon see more doctors locally, following an overhaul of the federal government’s Rural Incentives Program. Its aimed at attracting and retaining GP’s in towns that need them most.