Tag: Tuncurry
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LACK OF FILMS COMING OUT OF HOLLWOOD AFFECTING LOCAL CINEMAS
The entertainment industry is still being hit hard by the pandemic, with a lack of films coming out of Hollywood. For cinemas on the Mid North Coast, it means relying on Australian releases.
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FIRST RACE MEETING OF 2021 FOR TUNCURRY THIS WEEKEND
Organisers are gearing up for the first race meeting at Tuncurry for 2021, with a full field for this year’s Seafood Cup. Tuncurry’s only trainer has five chances across the six-race card, and is banking on one filly in particular.
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COMMUNITY NEEDED TO SHAPE PLANS FOR TUNCURRY WATER PARK
Plans for a new water park in Tuncurry are being formed – but not until MidCoast Council receives feedback on what residents would like to see. The community consultation will focus on the construction of the playground, including amenities as well as a barbecue and picnic area. Council hopes to later expand facilities to develop…
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NSW PREMIER JOINS STATE MEMBER TO ANNOUNCE UPGRADES FOR LOCAL RFS
From Port Macquarie, the New South Wales Premier travelled south to Tuncurry, announcing $20,000 worth of upgrades for the local RFS brigade. The money will be spent installing drainage at the station and expanding off-road parking space. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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PORT KEMBLA GOLFER CLAIMS VICTORY IN NSW MID-AMATEUR
Port Kembla’s Chris Campbell has claimed victory in the New South Wales Mid-Amateur, tournament held at Forster-Tuncurry Golf Club. The finals wrapped up yesterday, with local golfer, Bradley Germon a hot competitor during the event. Germon finished in fifth with Campbell taking the win for the second year in a row. In the womens, Lucie…
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TUNCURRY GOLFER IN FINALS FOR NSW MID-AMATEUR
Local golfer Brad Germon has made it to the finals of the New South Wales mid-amateur at Tuncurry Golf Club. He’s second on the leaderboard behind Port Kembla’s Chris Campbell. We’ll have the full results in tomorrow night’s bulletin. (VISION ONLY)
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CROWDS WELCOMED BACK FOR TUNCURRY’S BIGGEST RACE MEETING
The sun made a timely appearance today, as country racing returned to the Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club. Organisers welcoming the crowds back to the track, for the annual Gold Cup event.
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HORSES GEARING UP FOR TUNCURRY-FORSTER GOLD CUP
Tuncurry’s finest race day is fast approaching and several local trainers are right in the mix for the Gold Cup. Like most upcoming race meetings across the state – cup day will be capped at 500 patrons.
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING SECURED FOR TUNCURRY WATER PARK
Additional funding has been secured for a new waterpark in Tuncurry, with MidCoast Council unveiling its plans today. The federal government is contributing $400,000 towards the construction of the $1.5-million park. It will replace the Tuncurry pools and feature a barbecue and picnic area. Community consultation begins next month, with a date for construction yet…
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TUNCURRY POOLS TO BE REPLACED BY CHILDREN’S WATER PARK
Kids in the Great Lakes region will have a new play space to visit, with council looking at replacing the Tuncurry pool with a water park. The old pool site has been closed due to ongoing operational and safety concerns, with work beginning this week to drain the water and remove signage. Community consultation undertaken…