Tag: taree
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WALK OFF THE JOB IN PORT MACQUARIE
Hundreds of frustrated Catholic school teachers have walked off the job in Port Macquarie today- calling for more pay and less paperwork. They say current conditions are forcing teachers to quit, leaving schools critically understaffed.
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BOOTS AND BEACH FESTIVAL LAUNCHES IN PORT MACQUARIE
Some of the nation’s top country music stars are in Port Macquarie this weekend for the inaugural Boots and Beach Festival. Organisers say the event is helping to revive live music in the region, after the pandemic.
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STOLEN GENERATION REMEMBERED AT NATIONAL SORRY DAY EVENT IN TAREE
The Taree community came out in droves today, to acknowledge ‘National Sorry Day’. The event is all about healing broken relationships of the past… and creating a sense of togetherness for the future.
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BLOCKED BARRINGTON TOPS A BLOW TO GLOUCESTER BUSINESSES
It’s a favourite winter getaway – but the Barrington Tops could be off limits this year, with access blocked by landslides. It’s a blow for businesses in nearby Gloucester – which rely heavily on the snow tourism season
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FOOTBALL COACH CALLS FOR MID COAST SYNTHETIC FIELDS
A Taree soccer coach says players are walking away from the sport as wet weather causes major disruptions. Jeff Summers is calling on the Mid Coast council to build synthetic fields and says it could eliminate the problem.
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HEALTH ACTION GROUP QUESTIONS FORSTER HOSPITAL PROGRESS
There’s a renewed push to build a hospital at Forster, with the Federal Member for Lyne saying he will push for funding to make it happen. But a local advocacy group says the plan is wishful thinking – with Manning Base Hospital already crippled by staff shortages.
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FESTIVAL OF THE SUN IS BACK IN PORT MACQUARIE
Music lovers have hit the Port Macquarie breakwall today – for the first time in two years. Festival of the Sun returning after its covid hiatus.
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION REVOLUTION ON THE MID NORTH COAST
New data has shown more women are taking up the tools on construction sites on the Mid North Coast. But there are concerns further training opportunities are needed on the ground to keep up with demand.
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KYLIE HILDER TO NAME BLUES EXTENDED SQUAD IN COMING DAYS
Kylie Hilder is expected to name her New South Wales squad in the coming days, ahead of their clash with Queensland in this year’s women’s State of Origin. The head coach sitting down with NBN News while on a brief stopover in her home town Forster.
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A TOUGH TASK AHEAD FOR MID COAST IN NNPL CLASH WITH WARNERS BAY
He admits they’re punching above their weight, but Mid Coast coach Mick Grass says confidence is growing in his players. The side will tackle ladder leaders Warners Bay in round 9 of the Northern NPL women’s competition.