Tag: taree
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Rising cricket star Samira Mitchell named in NSW Country under 19s
The Mid Coast has another rising cricket star on it’s hands with Samira Mitchell hoping to follow in the footsteps of Maitlan Brown. The Taree junior will represent New South Wales Country next month at the under 19 national championships in Perth.
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Emergency services spread road safety message at Great Lakes College
Emergency services have delivered a cutting lesson on road safety today, at Forster’s Great Lakes College. Students were given an insight into the trauma caused by road accidents… with hopes the message will save young lives.
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Mid Coast island communities prepare for the next flood disaster
The State Emergency Service says preparation for floods must lie with residents, not just its orange army. Volunteers today hosted a workshop at Manning Point – part of a community driven response to get ready for the next disaster.
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13 starters for the 2022 Taree Gold Cup
It’s the pinnacle of horse racing in the Manning Valley – and final preparations are underway for the running of the Taree Gold Cup. While some major city stables are vying for the major prize- the reigning winner is confident the trophy will remain in town.
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Retiring Myall Lakes MP reflects on political career and battle with illness
After serving as Member for Myall Lakes for more than a decade, Stephen Bromhead is hanging up his hat. Speaking to NBN in his first TV interview in almost a year, the retiring member opens up about life on Macquarie Street and the illness that’s brought his career to an abrupt end.
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Strong line-up for Great Lakes Pearl Dragon’s annual regatta
Local crews will have their work cut out for them in this weekend’s Great Lakes dragon boat regatta. Strong Hunter and Central Coast teams will be on the grid for tomorrow’s endurance events- but the Forster based club are telling them to ‘bring it on’.
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Tuncurry paramedics call for ‘on call’ duties to return
Tuncurry paramedics are calling for ‘on call’ duties to be reinstated… saying the current system could be life threatening to the community. But with more staff deployed to region last year, New South Wales Ambulance insists the role is no longer required.
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Taree touch gala day to prepare sides for State Cup
Teams from as far as Ballina will take part in a Northern Eagles touch football gala day in Taree on Sunday. The event, a warm-up for potentially the last State Cup to be held at Port Macquarie next month.
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Police and Forestry condemn illegal dumping of alleged stolen vehicles
Authorities have condemned the illegal dumping of alleged stolen vehicles near Moorland. The Forestry Corporation says it’s a slap in the face as they work hard to protect the environment.
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Taree greyhound ‘super track’ designs get the tick of approval
Work on Taree’s greyhound ‘super track’ is just around the corner, with the club confirming work will start by mid next year. But before the cranes move in there’s still plenty of action ahead.