Tag: taree
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Dedicated koala conservation park opens near Taree
They care for injured koalas around the clock – now years of community fundraising has paid off for a volunteer group on the Mid North Coast. A property near Taree is being transformed into a conservation park… with thousands of trees to be planted, in a bid to save the Aussie icon.
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Forster Art Gallery holds members exhibition
The creativity of Great Lakes artists are on full display at the Forster Art Gallery’s members expo. Organisers are hopeful the works will inspire more locals to pick up the brush.
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Taree local makes 200th blood donation
A Taree local has marked International Plasma Awareness Week by rolling up his sleeve for an astonishing 200th time. Peter Trood donating blood at the Taree Donor Centre this morning. Now happily retired, he says he’ll spend more time in the chair to save lives. “Going from 8 products out of it when I first…
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Taree teens take to the sky with Manning River Aero Club
It’s certainly not a traditional school holiday activity but this week, dozens of Taree teenagers will take to the sky with Manning River Aero Club. Encouraging more to join the club, instructors today showed what it’s like to fly a Cessna aircraft. “We’ll show them the other planes and do a pre-flight check and practice…
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Acclaimed Olympian puts Taree Little Athletics through their paces
Taree Little Athletics members have been put through their paces by one of Australia’s elite sprinters. Olympian Melinda Gainsford-Taylor hosted a running clinic at Taree Recreation Ground today, as part of a regional tour. She said a proper running technique is essential in all sports. “If I can give that little bit of knowledge to…
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Mid North Coast farmers don’t want to be ‘forgotten’ during State election
“Don’t forget about the bush” – that’s the plea from Mid North Coast farmers, in the lead up to the State Election. They fear too much investment in the major cities will see the needs of local producers left behind.
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First designs released for Harrington-Coopernook overpass
Its been the bugbear of the Harrington community for decades but finally residents are getting their first look at designs for a highway overpass. While a start date hasn’t been finalised, the State government is asking for feedback to get the project just right.
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Tinonee Public School holds ‘Kids-preneur’ day
They’re not even teenagers yet but Tinonee Public School students have learnt the basics of creating a business. Dubbed the ‘kids-preneur’ day, students had to craft a financial plan and sell products to parents and the community. Lollies, cupcakes and comic books were all hot commodity. “It’s also part of our maths curriculum which is…
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National recognition for Tuncurry seafood business
Years of battling the elements has been all worth it for one Tuncurry business – taking out a national award for their seafood products. And while La Nina is set to impact the coast- Wallis Lake Fishermen’s Co-op has high hopes the local industry will flourish this summer.
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Taree Rotary Club plants tree to honour Queen Elizabeth II
Taree Rotary Club has planted a tree in Her Majesty’s honour. A small crowd braved the rain to gather for a ceremony in Rotary Park – with many writing their condolences in a book to be sent to the Governor-General. “I can remember sitting in a car with some friends listening to her coronation,” Rotarian…