Tag: mid north coast
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PATHWAY FOR THE MID NORTH COAST’S UNEMPLOYED
A partnership between a community-run project and the Work for the Dole program is providing a new pathway for the region’s unemployed. It’s hoped job seekers will learn new skills, while also making a contribution to the community.
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NINE ARRESTED AFTER KEMPSEY DRUG RAIDS
PHOTO: An amount of the drug MDMA which was allegedly seized by police. Nine people have been charged with various drug and firearm-related offenses after a series of raids on the mid north coast. Detectives from Strike Force Dara searched five properties in the Kempsey area yesterday, following an investigation into illicit drug supply and…
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INQUIRY RECOMMENDS LAWS BE REVIEWED
A parliamentary inquiry into the unsolved murders of three Aboriginal children more than 20 years ago, has recommended laws be reviewed to allow a retrial. 16-year-old Colleen Walker, 16-year-old Clinton Speedy and 4-year-old Evelyn Greenup disappeared from Bowraville on the mid north coast during 1990 and 1991. Local man Jay Hart was charged with the…
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UPDATE: MANHUNT LAUNCHED AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT
Police have launched a manhunt following a sexual assault east of Taree this morning. Officers were called to Saltwater National Park, near Wallabi Point, at around 11 o’clock after reports a woman had been assaulted. The woman, of unknown age, was treated at the scene by paramedics, before being taken to Manning Base Hospital. Local…
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MAN EXPOSES HIMSELF TO WOMAN AT TOORMINA
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a woman near Coffs Harbour yesterday afternoon. The 61-year-old Queensland woman was walking with her two grandchildren on a pathway near Dews Avenue at Toormina, when she was approached by a man. It’s alleged he spoke to her before exposing himself. The man’s been…
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GUNS STOLEN FROM MID NORTH COAST HOME
15 firearms and an amount of ammunition has been stolen from a home near Kempsey. Police say the house on Ronella Drive at Yarravel was broken into sometime between October 25 and 27, while the owners were away. Two shotguns, 12 different types of rifles and a slug gun were taken. Anyone who witnessed suspicious…
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MENS SHED OFFICIALLY OPENED IN PORT MACQUARIE
It’s often said that every bloke needs a shed, and now men in Port Macquarie will have a new place to go and pick up some tools. But the Dahlsford Grove Men’s Shed will be more than a space for woodwork, it’ll give men an environment in which to talk about mental health.
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MORE PEOPLE CHARGED FOLLOWING CSG PROTESTS
Another two people have been charged, following protests at AGL’s coal seam gas site in Gloucester. Police allege the men – aged 26 and 29 – attempted to lock themselves on to one of the work vehicles as it was entering the site at around 6:30 this morning. So far 19 protestors have been charged…
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MEDAL HAUL FOR LOCAL ATHLETES
Athletes who competed in the Special Olympics in Melbourne last week were given a warm welcome home at a special morning tea in Port Macquarie today. The 11 athletes returned with a swag of medals, including 11 gold. They represented New South Wales in ten pin bowling, basketball and athletics. (No Audio)
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BODY FOUND IN LANSDOWNE RIVER
A body – believed to be that of a missing Coopernook man – has been found in a river near Taree. Police made the discovery in Lansdowne River just after six o’clock last night. The 34-year-old went missing on Saturday. Initial investigations suggest the man’s death isn’t suspicious.