Tag: taree
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2022 inductees revealed for Group 3 Rugby League Hall of Fame
Six more names will be added to the Group 3 Rugby League Hall Of Fame. Gloucester’s John Parish, Wingham legend Allan Skinner and Norm Taylor who played for Taree and Old Bar headline the new inductees. They’ll be joined by Taree United’s Max Coggan and Old Bar’s Darrin Dark. Dubbed ‘the voice of Group 3’,…
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Mid North Coast first home buyers increasingly frustrated by current housing market
A real estate ‘buyer’s advocate’ says first home owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with the current housing market. Ivor Thomas says all levels of government must work together to put a roof over locals’ heads.
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Sixers finals appearance and maiden baggy on Maitlan Brown’s wish list this summer
A Sixers finals appearance and a debut for the Australian test side – Maitlan Brown is dreaming big this summer. The Wingham product has been leading junior clinics this week, as she continues to turn heads in the Women’s Big Bash League.
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Mixed reaction to federal budget on the Mid North Coast
Commitments to health and education have been welcomed by the Taree community, but local members have slammed the government for cutting local projects. Road upgrades and health centres are the projects to make way – as the Labour Government keeps one eye on improving the economy.
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Manning Great Lakes police investigating spike in car thefts
Police are investigating a spike in car thefts across the Mid Coast. One resident – left shaken – fears thieves are now targeting areas once considered ‘safe’.
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Taree’s Elise Gucul to contest WBFF Australia Pro-Am
It might be known for its sequins and fake tan – but a Taree athlete says Saturday’s national fitness fashion comp on the Gold Coast will be fierce. Preparing for the better part of a year – Elise Gucul says her campaign is about more than winning medals.
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Home In Place opens in Taree to address social housing crisis
Experts say the social housing crisis is getting progressively worse in the regions… particularly on the Mid North Coast. Provider, ‘Home In Place’ has opened a branch in Taree – to help provide secure and affordable homes for struggling families.
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Taree’s Mayo Private Hospital turns 100
One of the Mid North Coast’s oldest hospital Taree’s Mayo Private has reached a major milestone, turning 100. First started from an eight bed cottage on the corner of Manning and Wynter Streets in 1922…the hospital moved to its current site on Potoroo Drive in 1997. It now has 79 beds, three theatres, a cath…
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Taree team’s tough trek in Tasmania for mental health services
A group from Taree are heading down to Tasmania to test their mental strength. The Club Taree community team will trek through the famous Walls of Jerusalem National Park… raising awareness for mental health and money for beyond blue. “it’s a conversation we should be having more openly in the communities so what better way…
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All Abilities touch football program launched in Taree
There were smiles aplenty this week at Taree with the launch of the All Abilities touch football program. Players with a disability learning the basics of the game – to take on local sides in a weekly competition.