Tag: taree
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FEEDBACK WANTED FOR TAREE TRAIN STATION UPGRADE
Locals are being invited to have their say on a proposed upgrade to the Taree train station. Draft plans, released this week, include a drop off zone, improved amenities and accessible ramps. Feedback and ideas can be submitted on the Transport New South Wales website. Once approved, the upgrade is set to be completed by…
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MOTORCYCLIST INJURED WEST OF COOPERNOOK
Police are working to determine how a motorbike rider was injured in an accident west of Coopernook this morning. Emergency services found the 19-year-old man shortly before 7 o’clock in a ditch – suffering serious head and leg injuries. He was treated by paramedics before being airlifted to Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital.
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FIVE NEW COVID CASES IN MID COAST AREA
There were five new coronavirus cases reported in the Mid Coast council area today – four in Taree and one in Forster. In light of a recent outbreak, nearly 5400 people have been tested for the virus in the region this past week alone.
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DARCY BRINGS UP 1000KM IN CHARITY RIDE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER
Taree’s Darcy Elbourne today completed his one-thousandth kilometre in the Great Cycle Challenge. He’s already raised $1000 for childhood cancer research programs. It’s the third time Mr Elbourne has entered the challenge – using his own battle with cancer as motivation. “Kids don’t really know what they’re into and if we can do something to…
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LACK OF FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES HURTING MANNING VALLEY CAN ASSIST
With the pandemic putting a stop to public events, Mid North Coast charities have been struggling to fundraise. One in Taree is in desperate need of more funds – assisting cancer patients with travel costs.
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DECEMBER 4 START FOR NEWLOOK MANNING A-GRADE SEASON
A start date has finally been set for Manning cricketers to return to the pitch. Five teams will contest A grade, with the trophy named in honour of the region’s sole Test player, Johnny Martin.
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HEALTH AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING MID NORTH COAST MYSTERY CASES
Nine new covid cases on the Mid North Coast have left health authorities searching for answers. While these infections are being investigated, three more are linked to an existing cluster – bringing today’s total to 12. There’s one new case in the Clarence Valley, five at Harrington and four in Taree. And with the Mid…
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NEXT GENERATION OF BOWLERS WANTED AT TAREE BOWLS CLUB
With the return of community sport, Taree Leagues Bowls club is hoping to recruit the next generation of players. The greens have been packed since the return to action last week.
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TAREE TRADE RESTRICTED AS BUSINESSES TURN AWAY UNVACCINATED
While Mid North Coast businesses are turning away the unvaccinated, many are struggling with the reduced trade. As they await the next stop on the roadmap to freedom, some are calling on the government to provide more of a helping hand.
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AMBER’S PLAYING HER PART TO TAKE CLIMATE ACTION
A Taree school student is playing a key role in developing a report into extreme weather events. Amber Kelleher of the Manning Youth Action Team is working with development organisation Save the Children. She’s spoken with local youth, authorities and emergency services about how to improve communication, drawing on their experiences in the devastating bushfire…