Tag: taree
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Flower Hotels picks up national group operator of the year award
The Mid North Coast hospitality sector has had a major win with Flower Hotels named the best group operator at the Australian Hotels Association National Awards. Managing Director Alistair Flower has credited the award to his team. “Staff are the pinnacle of what we do here and its been challenging period as everyone knows and…
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Rugby league summer 7s takes over Port Macquarie
It takes half the players and rules of the traditional game, but Rugby League 7s is gaining popularity on the Mid North Coast. Highschool sides locked horns at Port Macquarie today, for an end of the year friendly competition.
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Serum shortage blamed for Mid Coast tick spike
A warning for pet owners tonight – as mid north coast vets claim the latest tick outbreak is the worst ever seen. While they’re blaming a nation shortage of tick serum, they say owners need to be up-to-date with treatment.
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David Warby back on the Manning River for world water speed record testing
His dad’s world water speed record is within reach – Newcastle’s David Warby is back in his jet powered boat for test runs on the Manning river. Heading up the highway to Taree today, Warby put on an impressive show for onlookers.
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James Johnston overwhelmed by Golden Guitar nominations
The nominations have been out for three days, but James Johnston is still pinching himself ahead of the Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth. The Wingham product received the most nominations of any artist, capping off a big 20-22 on the road.
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Christmas gifts donated to Manning Base Hospital
A donation of toys will make Christmas a bit brighter for sick children at Manning Base Hospital. More than 150 gifts were delivered to the children’s ward this morning, coming from the recent Coffs Harbour Special Children’s Christmas Party. “I think we get more out of it because its so exciting to bring the toys…
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Moderna bivalent vaccine boosting demand on the Mid Coast
The availability of a new and improved covid vaccination has demand for boosters rise on the Mid North Coast. As case numbers surge across the state, pharmacists predict more people will roll up their sleeves leading into the summer holidays
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Mid Coast dairy farmers back flood recovery strategy
Dairy farmers still reeling from floods have been given a helping hand, with the state and federal governments locking in funding for key projects to prepare for the next disaster. Mid Coast producers have backed the plan.
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Mid Coast trio off to New Zealand with Australia futsal under 17s
Three Mid Coast futsal players will pull on an Australian jersey for the first time taking part in a two week tour of New Zealand. Jackson Summers, Lachie Babington and Caitlin Horwood were chosen after impressing selectors at Nationals in April. While it’s a slightly different sport to football, the trio say wearing the green…
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Nationals and Labor Myall Lakes candidates talk top priorities for the region
The leading candidates for the seat of Myall Lakes say health, roads and waterways will be the top priorities for voters at the upcoming State election. Tanya Thompson and Mark Vanstone today detailing their plans for the region, if elected in March.