Tag: midcoast council
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NORTH TUNCURRY PROPOSAL ADDRESSING HOUSING SHORTAGE
There’s welcome news for the Mid Coast region, dealing with a housing shortage. A new proposal is set to transform North Tuncurry into a coastal destination – with more housing, shops and improved beach access promised.
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL RESPONDS TO HUNTER DENSITY PLANS
Whether it’s pristine beaches or fine dining – the Mid Coast’s lifestyle is something that keeps drawing people to the region. But the local council is concerned for it – in the long term – as plans to accommodate growth in nearby regions begin to form.
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LANSDOWNE RESIDENTS SLAM MIDCOAST COUNCIL OVER STATE OF ROADS
A group of residents are at their wit’s end – slamming MidCoast Council over the state of roads in the Lansdowne Valley, north of Taree. They feel they’re being left in the dark over plans for repairs.
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BETTER FACILITIES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MID COAST FIRIES
If the Black Summer bushfires taught us anything, preparation and plenty of resources are needed to handle any natural disaster. That’s why an RFS unit in Wingham will soon be transformed into a regional training hub, while kits will be rolled out to the community.
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EPA WRAPS UP FLOOD DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM MANNING RIVER
Almost a year after the disaster, the EPA has finished removing flood debris from the Manning River. And while the river has avoided permanent damage, MidCoast Council is calling on the community to keep it clean.
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CROWDY HEAD KANGAROO FEATURED IN GLOBAL TOURISM CAMPAIGN
A Mid Coast kangaroo has found international stardom featuring in a new ‘Tourism Australia’ ad campaign. The ‘Don’t Go Small, Go Australia’ ad features a photograph of the confident ‘roo, which was taken at Crowdy Head Beach, north of Taree. So far, the native celebrity has splashed up on London’s Piccadilly Lights – the largest…
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TAREE UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS SECURES NEW SITE; WINS BUSINESS AWARD
It’s only been around for 12 months, but Taree Universities Campus has already cemented its place in the Manning Valley. The private tertiary education provider has secured a new site and the region’s most sought after business award.
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NEW MIDCOAST MAYOR AND DEPUTY READY TO GET TO WORK
After months of campaigning, voting and debating, the Mid Coast has a new mayor. Speaking first to NBN News, Cr Claire Pontin says she’s ready to hit the ground running.
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL DEALING WITH STAFF SHORTAGES CAUSED BY COVID OUTBREAK
MidCoast Council is this week dealing with staff shortages, after many were listed as close contacts or contracted COVID. They’re asking the community to exercise patience when using some of their most popular services
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CBD UPGRADES WON’T LOSE WINGHAM’S HISTORICAL VALUE
Plans for Wingham CBD’s upgrade have been given the green light. While the streets’ look will change, the local chamber of commerce has promised it won’t lose historical value.