Tag: taree
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MID COAST LOCALS WARY OF HOLIDAYMAKERS COVID THREAT
With holidaymakers heading to the coast this Christmas, local health figures are wary of covid infections coming with them. With many packing out our shopping centres, we’re being urged to keep our face masks on.
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CITY TRAVELLERS FLOCK TO MID COAST HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS
‘No Vacancy’ signs are popping up across the Mid North Coast, as city travellers flock to holiday hotspots. It’s a shot in the arm for the local economy, but locals are cautious of the potential spread of COVID.
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200 FOOD HAMPERS DELIVERED TO TAREE COMMUNITY KITCHEN
There were plenty of smiles at the Taree Community Kitchen today with Catholic Care staff delivering more than 200 food hampers to locals. Many accepting their early Christmas gift before heading inside for a hearty meal. With bushfires, floods and the pandemic leaving families in dire straits, the assistance is more welcome than ever. Volunteers…
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TOYS DELIVERED TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES ACROSS MANNING VALLEY
The Taree community is banding together to make sure no child misses out on Christmas morning. Toys delivered to struggling families across the Manning Valley this week.
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PORT MACQUARIE LAND PURCHASE A BIG WIN FOR AUSSIE BATTLER
In a big win for an Australian battler, the New South Wales Government and a conservation group have purchased koala habitat, that was up for sale on the mid north coast. The deal ends any chance of development – and will see the creation of a breeding program.
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DIABETICS DEVICE CHANGING LIVES ON THE LAND
A Mid North Coast farmer is calling on the federal government to help fund new blood sugar testing technology. The device helps diabetics monitor their condition – changing lives on the land.
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TAREE FARMERS FORUM TACKLING THE BIG ISSUES
While things are heading in the right direction, some Mid North Coast farmers say they’re still not getting a fair share from supermarkets and buyers. A forum was held in Taree today, tackling the big issues effecting the industry.
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SAMIRA MITCHELL MAKING SYDNEY FIRST GRADE CRICKET DEBUT
A Taree local is putting the Sydney girls cricket competition on notice, scoring a ton last weekend. Samira Mitchell is now back in town, preparing for her first grade debut.
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TRUCK DRIVER KILLED IN CRASH SOUTH OF TAREE
Tragedy on the Pacific Highway this morning, with a truck driver killed in a crash south of Taree. With the busy holiday period fast approaching, it’s prompted a timely warning from police.
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PORT MACQUARIE CHARITY EXPANDING TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND
A Port Macquarie charity will soon roll out a new set of wheels, to keep up with demand for its service. Volunteers say more and more people are reaching out for help.