Tag: mid north coast
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ISOLATION RULE CHANGE WELCOMED BUT COMES WITH A WARNING
Mid North Coast businesses have welcome changes to covid isolation rules. But it’s come with a warning from health experts, urging locals to still heed caution.
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BUSINESS COMMUNITY HAPPY WITH BUDGET; HOUSING ADVOCATES THINK OTHERWISE
The Mid North Coast business community has welcomed the federal budget. But housing advocates say it’s done little to help low income renters.
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LOCALS REEVALUATING TRAVEL OPTIONS AMID HIGH FUEL PRICES
With high fuel prices set to stay on the Mid North Coast, some economists believe locals are reevaluating their travel options. And while many are feeling the pinch, frustrated residents say they’ve got no other option but to pay up.
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NORTHERN AND MID NORTH COAST COVID19 UPDATE
One person has died from COVID-19 in the Northern Health District overnight – a Clarence Valley resident, in their 70’s. It comes as the region records 430 new infections. 13 people are receiving care in hospital – two are in ICU. Meanwhile, the Mid North Coast Local Health District has recorded 405 new cases. (NO…
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BOOSTER SHOT UPTAKE LAGGING IN REGIONS SAYS EXPERTS
With a fourth COVID jab on the horizon, some medical practicitioners are concerned bookings for booster shots are dropping off. They say uptake in the regions is lagging, as a new strain of the virus emerges in the community.
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MAYORS CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO DO MORE FOR FLOOD RAVAGED COMMUNITIES
A group of Mid North Coast councillors and mayors are banding together, calling on the federal government to do more to help flood ravaged communities. One local mayor are concermed the recent Northern Rivers disaster could be a precursor for what’s to come.
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MID NORTH COAST HOCKEY BACK WITH A BANG
The Sharks have been earmarked as the benchmark ahead of this years Mid North Coast Premier League season. With round one beginning in a fortnight, clubs are rushing to finalise their squads.
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EXPERTS CONFIDENT FLOODS WON’T RESULT IN MILK PRICE HIKE OR SHORTAGE
Floods wiped out vital livestock and paddocks but dairy industry experts are confident it won’t result in a milk shortage or price hike on the Mid North Coast. A Taree farmer says there’s enough being produced locally to cover the gaps further north.
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MID COAST REGION BRACING FOR MORE HEAVY RAIN
Parts of the Mid Coast region today experienced minor flooding. More than 120 millimetres fell overnight, causing the Manning River to rise at Taree, Wingham and Croki. While Failford Road, near Forster, and Railway Street in Taree remain closed. The State Emergency Service is urging the community to stay on high alert with heavy showers…
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JUST THREE CLUBS LOCKED IN FOR LOWER MID NORTH COAST RUGBY SEASON
The Lower Mid North Coast Rugby competition is in jeopardy, with just three clubs set to take the field this season. While organisers are happy to proceed, club presidents remain confident there are better options.