Tag: stephen bromhead
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Retiring Myall Lakes MP reflects on political career and battle with illness
After serving as Member for Myall Lakes for more than a decade, Stephen Bromhead is hanging up his hat. Speaking to NBN in his first TV interview in almost a year, the retiring member opens up about life on Macquarie Street and the illness that’s brought his career to an abrupt end.
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Stephen Bromhead says farewell to State Parliament
Outgoing Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has officially retired, farewelling State Parliament in an address this afternoon. Mr Bromhead reflected on his accomplishments and challenges in office, also thanking his friends, family and community. “Without the support of the electorate without the trust and honour they place in you I wouldn’t have been able…
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STEPHEN BROMHEAD TO RETIRE FROM POLITICS
In a blow to the Perrottet government, long-serving Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead has announced he won’t contest the 20-23 State election. Mr Bromhead has been absent from the public eye this year with an undisclosed illness… Releasing a statement, Mr Bromhead says he looks forward to spending more time with his family after 12…
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MANNING BASE HOSPITAL STAGE 2 REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN UNVEILED
Plans for the next phase of the Manning Base Hospital redevelopment have been unveiled. While it’s welcomed by the community, questions are still being raised about patient capacity and the staff shortage affecting the region.
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CHANGES TO HARVESTING RIGHTS WELCOMED BY MID NORTH COAST FARMERS
A plea from farmers for improved water security has been answered – the State government announcing changes to harvesting rights. They’ll soon be allowed to store more water on their properties in preparation for future droughts and bushfires.
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PUSH FOR FORSTER TUNCURRY BRIDGE UPGRADE RAMPS UP
It’s one of the Mid North Coast’s most notorious traffic snarls – and drivers say they’re fed up with the standstill on the Forster Tuncurry bridge. Thousands have now signed a petition to add more lanes to the structure.
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UPGRADES ON THE WAY FOR MANNING VALLEY HOCKEY
It’s been a tough year for Manning Valley Hockey after fields in Taree were damaged by floodwater. Work will soon begin to replace its artificial field – in the meantime, officials are excited to welcome back some of the state’s best players to its turf this month.
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NSW BUDGET OUTCOMES FOR THE MYALL LAKES
The Mid North Coast continues to crunch the numbers from yesterday’s state budget – with a local MP welcoming an $8.6 million spend for Stage 2 of Manning Base Hospital’s redevelopment. Planning for a public hospital at Forster was also mentioned – but without a dollar value. Funds were also allocated to Taree Railway Station,…
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FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ON OFFER FOR FLOOD IMPACTED BUSINESSES
The Deputy Premier visited flood-impacted businesses in Taree today, as the Australian and NSW government are offering small business grants of up to $50,000. Bass n Blues Music Megastore in Taree lost half a million dollars worth of stock, saying every bit of assistance will help. (INTERVIEWS AND VISION ONLY).