Tag: taree
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HEALTH AUTHORITIES MONITORING LATEST MID COAST COVID OUTBREAK
Health authorities are monitoring the latest COVID outbreak on the Mid Coast after 14 new infections were recorded overnight. 11 are in Taree, and there’s one each in Forster, Tuncurry and Nabiac. Manning Gardens Public School is closed for the second time this week, after a case was detected in the school community. Further north,…
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FORSTER BUSINESSES WELCOMING TOURISTS AMID COVID FEARS
In a matter of days, regional New South Wales will be open for business. And while Forster operators are happy to see Sydney tourists return, they’re hoping it doesn’t result in a COVID outbreak.
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ELITE SWIMMERS RETURN TO TAREE POOL FOR QUALIFYING MEET
The next generation of elite swimmers are in Taree this weekend for the local club’s annual qualifying meet. It’s the first chance competitors have had post lockdown to race their peers and take their talent to the next level.
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TEN NEW COVID CASES IN THE MID COAST
Meanwhile, 10 cases were reported in the mid coast council area overnight – several are children. With regional travel opening to Sydneysiders on Monday, health authorities fear the situation could escalate. “With crowds of people likely to be arriving very soon it’s very important we make sure we keep in place those measures that have…
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ROSCOE THE THERAPY DOG VISITS TAREE UNI CAMPUS
Taree Universities Campus has closed out Mental Health Month in the paw-fect way… Staff and students making a four-legged friend – Roscoe paying a visit this week. The adorable two-year-old is an Australian cobber, bred specifically as a therapy dog. “A lot of students are coming towards the end of session they’re doing exams it’s…
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COVID BOOSTER SHOTS ROLLING OUT TO VULNERABALE PEOPLE
Booster shots have begun to roll out to vulnerable people on the north coast. Doctors are expecting a speedy take-up among those eligible, with demand for second doses from the general public starting to ease.
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HOLLI WHEELER LINKS WITH SHARKS FOR WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP
Holli Wheeler has found a new home for the 2022 New South Wales Rugby League Women’s Premiership. Wheeler, formerly of Old Bar, is leaving North Sydney to link with the Cronulla Sharks, alongside fellow State of Origin reps Sam Bremner and Shontelle Stowers. Dragons fans shouldn’t fear the change in colours – she’ll be back…
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DEDICATED RANGERS RESTORING ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTING WILDLIFE
Almost two years have passed, but the scars of the Black Summer bushfires remain on the Mid North Coast. A dedicated group of rangers is working hard to restore the environment and protect endangered wildlife.
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EARLY END TO SEASON MOTIVATING PIRATES TO MAKE AN IMPACT
It was a tale of ‘what if’ for the Old Bar Pirates this Group 3 season – the side closing in on a finals berth before the season was called off early. Their new coach says it’s all the motivation they need to make an impact in 2022.
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CHANGES TO HARVESTING RIGHTS WELCOMED BY MID NORTH COAST FARMERS
A plea from farmers for improved water security has been answered – the State government announcing changes to harvesting rights. They’ll soon be allowed to store more water on their properties in preparation for future droughts and bushfires.