Tag: taree
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STUDENTS LEARN INS AND OUTS OF CATTLE INDUSTRY AT WINGHAM BEEF WEEK
It’s one of the largest events on Wingham’s calendar, and after a two-year hiatus, the famed Beef Week has returned to the town. Hundreds of students are learning the ins and outs of the cattle industry.
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MANNING GREAT LAKES POLICE FRUSTRATED BY ILLEGAL MOTORCYCLE ACTIVITY
Manning Great Lakes police are cracking down on illegal motorcycle activity across the Mid Coast. It follows an increase in reports of unlicensed and unregistered riders on public roads in Taree, Forster and rural areas. But police say it’s an issue across the State. “it’s very frustrating for us, we are somewhat restricted in what…
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PRIME LAND PURCHASED FOR KOALA CONSERVATION NORTH OF TAREE
It’s an Aussie animal under serious threat, but there’s been a step forward in protecting koalas on the Mid North Coast. The state government has purchased prime land near Taree, but a national advocacy group believes more can be done.
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RIDE OPERATORS TAKE A STAND AGAINST RISING INSURANCE
Ride operators in the North West and Mid North Coast, took a stand today – shutting down their amusements, to draw attention to their financial struggle. They say their backs are against the wall – due to a sharp rise in insurance.
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL BUDGET DEFICIT TO GET ROAD ISSUE UNDER CONTROL
The poor state of roads is a bugbear for many in the Mid Coast community- so council is taking a new approach to fix the problem. This week they announced a budget deficit- with millions set to be sent on getting the local network under control.
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COASTAL HARVESTABLE RIGHTS CHANGE COMES INTO EFFECT
There’s good news for farmers with the State government’s changes to coastal harvestable rights coming into effect today. Producers on the east coast can now store up to 30 per cent of rainfall run-off on their properties…That’s an increase of 20 per cent. While visiting Taree today, Water Minister Kevin Anderson said the cap will…
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LYNE CANDIDATES FIELD THE TOUGH QUESTIONS IN TAREE
The race for the seat of Lyne is heating up. A Meet the Candidates session was held at Taree’s Manning Entertainment Centre overnight. Candidates delivered prepared speeches and faced some tough questions from the audience. Greens candidate Karl Attenborough was unable to attend due to illness. Locals head to the polls next Saturday.
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MID NORTH COAST- DO YOUR PART TO STOP THE SPREAD OF FLU
Do your part to stop the spread – that’s the message from health authorities, to Mid North Coast locals… as the state records a major spike in flu cases. Health officials are pleading with the community to get their flu jabs now.
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RETRO FINS APLENTY FOR ANNUAL KEV LEE MEMORIAL CUP
Almost 50 surfers will contest the annual Kev Lee Memorial in Old Bar next weekend. The event raises funds for cancer research, while remembering the club’s former president.
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CAMPAIGN URGING MID COAST MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY
It’s a startling statistic – there are more fatal crashes on the Mid North Coast than anywhere in the state. Authorities in Taree today launching a campaign, urging residents to drive safely.