Tag: taree
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FREE LESSONS GETTING KIDS READY FOR SUMMER
As the weather warms up, it’s time to make sure our kids are ready for summer. Parents are being urged to sign their little ones up for free swimming lessons as part of Learn2Swim Week.
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TAREE BUSINESSES REMAINING ON EDGE
Taree business owners remain on edge, with new COVID cases emerging on the mid north coast. Locals are still getting back on their feet almost a fortnight after lockdown ended in the region.
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JAMES TURNER STILL ON A HIGH FROM PARALYMPICS SUCCESS
James Turner is fresh out of quarantine and back into training after claiming two medals at the Paralympics. The former Diamond Beach local has opened up about his time in Tokyo.
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DAVID WEST RETAINED AS MIDCOAST COUNCIL MAYOR
David West has been returned as MidCoast mayor, but it hasn’t been without challenges. Councillor Peter Epov was also gunning for the role at this afternoon’s council meeting, but he was outvoted 5-2. Councillor Katheryn Smith abstained from voting for personal reasons. Deputy mayor Claire Pontin retained her position unopposed. The roles were up for…
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MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER WOMAN WAS FOUND DEAD IN CABIN
A man has been charged with murder, following the discovery of a woman’s body in a remote cabin on the mid north coast last weekend. He’s been refused bail.
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TAREE VACCINATION HUB PROTECTING VULNERABLE PEOPLE
A disability support service is opening up more vaccination hubs to protect vulnerable people against the virus. Northcott clients and their families lined up in Taree today to get the jab.
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL COULD OPEN SMITHS LAKE
MidCoast Council is preparing to open Smiths Lake to the ocean after 100 millimetres of rain last week. The lake opens naturally with higher water levels, and closes through sand movement caused by waves and tides. But with more wet weather on the way, council says it’s ready to open it manually to avoid houses…
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TAREE TOUCH PLAYERS WAITING FOR SEASON START DATE
The statewide ban on community sport is leaving the start date for summer comps up in the air. The Taree touch football season is among them, with players champing at the bit to get back on the park.
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PATROL SEASON UNDERWAY ON MID NORTH COAST BEACHES
The flags have gone up on Mid North Coast beaches to signal the start of the patrol season. Lifeguards returning to the region’s busiest beaches this morning with locals looking to soak up the sun. Eyes will be on the water during public holidays and weekends. But once again Covid restrictions are placing a limit…
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BUDDY UP PROGRAM GETTING PERSONNEL THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES
Covid and the lockdown has put plenty of pressure on people’s mental health. A program in Forster is helping military and emergency services personnel get through the tough times.