Tag: taree
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COST OF ASSESSMENT KEEPING MID COAST LOCALS OUT OF THE DENTIST CHAIR
Mid Coast dentists are filling appointments fast – but, the cost of an oral health assessment is still keeping many locals out of the chair. Now, a Taree dentist is calling on the Federal Government to step in.
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LANSDOWNE RESIDENTS SLAM MIDCOAST COUNCIL OVER STATE OF ROADS
A group of residents are at their wit’s end – slamming MidCoast Council over the state of roads in the Lansdowne Valley, north of Taree. They feel they’re being left in the dark over plans for repairs.
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MORE MID COAST INTEREST NEEDED FOR NORTH COAST WOMEN’S COMP
It’s designed to grow women’s rugby league in the region but the inaugural North Coast premiership is facing some hurdles in recruitment. Group 3 is still calling for more interest from local women, just weeks out from kick-off.
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ALLAN WALDON’S OUTBACK ADVENTURE HELPING GIRLS IN NEPAL
A Gloucester man is setting off on an outback adventure, raising funds to purchase much needed sanitary items for girls in Nepal. Allan Waldon will head to remote parts of the country on his motorbike… and he needs your support. To donate, visit https://www.facebook.com/thebutcherandnepal/
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MANNING RIVER RATZ EYE RUGBY PREMIERSHIP DOUBLE
The Manning River Ratz are playing on in 2022 following positive talks with code officials. Despite just a handful of clubs contesting the men’s and women’s competitions, the Ratz are driven to win the premiership double.
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MID COAST REGION BRACING FOR MORE HEAVY RAIN
Parts of the Mid Coast region today experienced minor flooding. More than 120 millimetres fell overnight, causing the Manning River to rise at Taree, Wingham and Croki. While Failford Road, near Forster, and Railway Street in Taree remain closed. The State Emergency Service is urging the community to stay on high alert with heavy showers…
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RECORD ENTRIES FOR GREAT LAKES VIKING CHALLENGE
Organisers of the annual Viking Challenge are forging ahead, despite a forecast of more heavy rain this weekend. A record number of teams have signed up for the 6-a-side tournament in Tuncurry.
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SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY STAFF SHORTAGES
A Taree based exercise physiologist says major staff shortages across the industry aren’t gaining enough attention from authorities. He’s voicing support for a move by concerned Mid Coast locals, desperately needing more allied health professionals in the regions.
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MANNING VALLEY KART CLUB SEASON UNDERWAY
They’re off and racing in the opening round of the Manning Valley Kart Club competition. A full field on track today, looking to set the standard for their first full season in two years.
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BETTER FACILITIES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MID COAST FIRIES
If the Black Summer bushfires taught us anything, preparation and plenty of resources are needed to handle any natural disaster. That’s why an RFS unit in Wingham will soon be transformed into a regional training hub, while kits will be rolled out to the community.