Tag: north coast
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NORTH COAST TAKES ON STATE’S BEST AT WATERPOLO CARNIVAL
Nine teams from across the state made a splash at Alstonville today, for day three of the Combined High Schools girls water polo championships. North Coast won Round 9, but missed out on making it into tomorrow’s finals.
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NORTH COAST GYNAECOLOGIST TO FACE COURT
North coast gynaecologist Glenn Allen Taylor will face court later this month, charged with sexually assaulting three patients. He was arrested during a raid on his office at a Lismore medical clinic last week. Genea, a fertility and IVF treatment company, has confirmed Taylor treated a number of its patients, who are now being offered…
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SHARK NET PLAN DIVIDES NORTH COAST
Opinion remains divided over the State Government’s latest North Coast shark solution. Boardriders are backing the premier’s plan for nets – but conservationists warn it’ll kill marine life.
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NETBALLERS COMPETE FOR NORTH COAST TITLE
Hastings Public have won the mixed primary division of the Netball NSW Schools Cup North Coast regional final in Kempsey. MacKillop College won the girls competition, while Taree High was the strongest boys team. The winners, all going on to compete in the state final in Sydney.
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MENTAL HEALTH NURSES STOP WORK OVER STAFFING SHORTAGES
Nurses at Coffs Harbour’s Mental Health Unit walked off the job today, claiming chronic staff shortages. They say patients and staff are no longer assured of their safety.
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BIGGER BALLINA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL BACK
Food fanatics and wine connoisseurs, keep Sunday free. The Ballina Food and Wine Festival is on again at the Jockey Club, showcasing the region’s finest culinary creations. “We have a lot more exhibitors. Each year it’s growing. We’ve got close on 70 exhibitors.” Bus tours and a gala dinner will also be held during the…
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FOOTBALL FANS URGED TO SHOW RESPECT AND APPRECIATION
Football fans are being asked to show some appreciation and restraint. North Coast Football wants everyone involved in the game to recognise the invaluable contribution of all match officials over the referees recognition weekend.
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NORTH COAST SURFERS READY FOR ADAPTIVE TITLES
Byron Bay’s Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart will be looking to add another title to his collection, when the inaugural Australian Adaptive Surfing Titles kick off on the North Coast next week. He’ll be joined by former paralympian, David Munk.
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NRRRL ALREADY ‘BOOKED THEIR TICKETS’
To rugby league, and Group 2 take on the NRRRL in round two of the Country Championships at Coffs Harbour tomorrow. The Northern Rivers side already claiming victory ahead of the first whistle.
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NORTH COAST COUNCILS NEED HALF-A-BILLION TO FIX ROADS
Getting North Coast roads up to scratch will cost almost half-a-billion dollars, according to an NRMA report released today. It examines the backlog of works from local councils, Lismore one of the worst in the state.