Tag: mid north coast
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SCIENTISTS SCOURING WATERWAYS FOR VITAL PLATYPUS RESEARCH
There’s no doubt extreme weather events have had an adverse impact on our wildlife… but there are fears one species has gone under the radar. Scientists are now surveying mid north coast waterways to see how the platypus has fared… and they need our help
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MID NORTH COAST PHARMACISTS BRACE FOR BOOSTER SHOT DEMAND
As covid cases rise on the Mid North Coast, local pharmacists are doubling down on booster shots. But, while older communities are lining up in droves for their fourth jab – there’s concerns not enough young people are participating.
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RAMPING UP EFFORTS TO PROTECT MID NORTH COAST ROCK FISHERMEN
The State government is working with lifesavers to reduce the number of deaths related to rock fishing in the region. The move is being well supported on the Mid North Coast – following concerns safety messages are falling on deaf ears.
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SEVERE WEATHER WARNING ISSUED FOR THE MID NORTH COAST
The Mid North Coast is on high alert with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a severe weather warning. Up to 200 millimetres of rain is set to fall in the next 24 hours between Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens. Some catchments are set to flood by late Wednesday. Flash flooding is also possible. “Being school…
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MID NORTH COAST DENTISTS FEEL OVERLOOKED BY STATE BUDGET
Mid North Coast dentists say allocations in the State budget proves the sector is being overlooked. The Australian Dental Association is working with the government to recruit and retain more dentists in the regions.
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MID NORTH COAST BUS COMPANIES GRAPPLING WITH DRIVER SHORTAGE
While most of us are getting back to business, the covid pandemic is still having an impact on the transport industry. A Taree bus company says a driver shortage on the Mid North Coast could leave some commuters stranded.
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CATTLE MARKET BOOM HERE TO STAY ON MID NORTH COAST
Cattle producers are confident a booming market is here to stay on the Mid North Coast… With supplies low and demand high, farmers are helping to build back their bank accounts following the drought.
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MID NORTH COAST- DO YOUR PART TO STOP THE SPREAD OF FLU
Do your part to stop the spread – that’s the message from health authorities, to Mid North Coast locals… as the state records a major spike in flu cases. Health officials are pleading with the community to get their flu jabs now.
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NAPLAN TESTS UNDERWAY ON THE MID NORTH COAST
Gone are the days of pencil and paper, as students across the Mid North Coast began their NAPLAN tests today – for the first time, online.
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NATIONALS AND LABOR CANDIDATES MAKE THEIR PLEDGES TO UNDECIDED LYNE VOTERS
Battlelines have been drawn for the federal election, with the Nationals and Labor candidates for Lyne looking to sway undecided voters. The sitting member bringing in a political heavyweight today, while his counterpart took a more conservative approach.