Tag: taree
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BULLS AND RATZ TO LOCK HORNS IN LOWER MID NORTH COAST RUGBY FINAL
It’s been a season with plenty of ups and downs, but the Ratz and Bulls are fired up for tomorrow’s lower mid north coast rugby final. Going through their final training runs- both sides are looking to make their own piece of history.
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‘THE GROUP 3 REPORT’- ROUND 13
With the Group 3 finals just around the corner, Port Sharks and Wingham are scrambling for vital competition points. Our own Rob Douglas caught up with chairman Wayne Bridge to preview a huge round of rugby league.
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HUNTER LOCAL LAND SERVICES HOLDS DISEASE FORUM IN GLOUCESTER
As the threat of foot and mouth disease looms over the agricultural industry, Hunter Local Land Services is visiting rural communities to educate farmers on the symptoms. Locals have taking the advice on board, fearing an outbreak would cost the sectors billions of dollars.
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WOMAN ALLEGEDLY LEADS POLICE ON PURSUIT THROUGH TAREE
A 25-year-old woman remains behind bars after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through Taree yesterday. Police spotting the motorcyclist on Kanangra Drive – initiating a chase. She then collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Commerce and High Streets before fleeing the scene. She was soon arrested and charged with numerous offences. The…
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THE ROSEWOOD CENTRE OPENS IN TAREE
A new counselling service has opened in Taree – helping locals struggling with the impacts of natural disasters and covid. While they’re trying to keep up with a high demand, staff say it shows more locals are prioritising their mental health.
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RAINBOW FLAT RURAL FIRE SERVICE RISES THROUGH THE ASHES
It’s a small brigade that made national headlines in the devastating Black Summer Bushfires… And tonight, Rainbow Flat Rural Fire Service has risen from the ashes – putting the final touches to its new look home.
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HEALTH AUTHORITIES ALERTED BUT UNSURPRISED BY RISING COVID RELATED DEATHS
Rising covid-related deaths in the Hunter New England have health authorities on alert… but doctors say, sadly, they are unsurprised. They’re now encouraging the most vulnerable among us to consider anti-viral drugs, as they become increasingly available – saying the medication will save more lives.
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ADVANCES IN GENETICS RESEARCH CELEBRATED ON JEANS FOR GENES DAY
A Mid North Coast genetics counsellor says rapid advances in technology is providing more answers to underlying health conditions in children. But funding still remains an issue- prompting locals to pull on the denim for Jeans for Genes Day.
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SOCIAL MATCH THE START OF AFL REBIRTH IN MANNING VALLEY
Competition points aren’t on the line, but a North Coast AFL clash in Taree tomorrow is high stakes nonetheless – with plans to revive the sport locally. Organisers are hopeful enough interest in the game will see Manning Valley return to the senior comp for the first time since the ’80s.
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‘THE GROUP 3 REPORT’- ROUND 12
They remain undefeated in Group 3 but CEO Mal Drury believes the Breakers will be pushed to the limit in the Port derby against the Sharks.