Tag: taree
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BOOSTER SHOT UPTAKE LAGGING IN REGIONS SAYS EXPERTS
With a fourth COVID jab on the horizon, some medical practicitioners are concerned bookings for booster shots are dropping off. They say uptake in the regions is lagging, as a new strain of the virus emerges in the community.
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STATE OPEN MEN’S BOWLS FINAL UNDERWAY IN FORSTER
The greens will be packed at Forster this weekend for the State Open men’s bowls final. While they’re hoping to raise the trophy for their club, players are also in line for State honours.
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MAYORS CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO DO MORE FOR FLOOD RAVAGED COMMUNITIES
A group of Mid North Coast councillors and mayors are banding together, calling on the federal government to do more to help flood ravaged communities. One local mayor are concermed the recent Northern Rivers disaster could be a precursor for what’s to come.
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MID NORTH COAST HOCKEY BACK WITH A BANG
The Sharks have been earmarked as the benchmark ahead of this years Mid North Coast Premier League season. With round one beginning in a fortnight, clubs are rushing to finalise their squads.
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MITCH BARNETT FOCUSED ON CONSISTENT FOOTY FOR KNIGHTS
Mitch Barnett says the Knights are not getting ahead of themselves despite a convincing win over the Roosters in the NRL’s opening round. Speaking to NBN News, the Wingham product is focused on playing consistent footy this season.
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THE LAKES WAY ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
A dangerous intersection south of Taree will finally be made safer, with the construction of a roundabout. Locals say they’ve been driving in fear for too long, with countless crashes and near misses over the years.
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MANNING RIVER TO COME ALIVE FOR TAREE ROWING REGATTA
They’ll be down on numbers but Manning River Rowing Club is just happy to get boats in the water for its annual Taree Regatta. Major Sydney clubs are expected to take top honours but are warned not to underestimate local talent.
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EXPERTS CONFIDENT FLOODS WON’T RESULT IN MILK PRICE HIKE OR SHORTAGE
Floods wiped out vital livestock and paddocks but dairy industry experts are confident it won’t result in a milk shortage or price hike on the Mid North Coast. A Taree farmer says there’s enough being produced locally to cover the gaps further north.
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WELL-BEING RETREAT SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON ARMY VETS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
A group of army veterans and emergency personnel are showing there’s a way forward for those struggling with mental health issues. A well-being retreat is being held in Forster this weekend, helping them through the tough times.
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FINDING FORM FOR STATE TITLES IN BARRINGTON COAST PICKLEBALL CHALLENGE
Finding form for next month’s State titles was the aim for competitors in the Barrington Coast Pickleball Challenge. Organisers hoping to make Taree’s Iron Arena the permanent home for the annual event.