Tag: Wauchope
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COUNCIL TO CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR ROCKS FERRY RESERVE
Wauchope residents have welcomed progress in the search for a long-term fix for Rocks Ferry Reserve’s erosion problem. A rock wall is one of the options to be considered at next month’s Council meeting.
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THUNDER UNDETERRED BY FIRST ROUND THRASHING
It was a tough initiation for Wauchope in the Upper Mid North Rugby competition, flogged by the Coffs Snappers. But the Thunder insists it isn’t deterred by the loss, as it prepares for a challenging season ahead.
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ARRESTS MADE FOLLOWING WAUCHOPE ARMED ROBBERY
Two people have been charged, following the armed robbery of a store in Wauchope on Sunday. At around 5pm, police say a man entered the shop along the Oxley Highway wielding a knife and demanding money, before fleeing in a white car. Officers later arrested a 36-year-old man and 28-year-old woman. Both have been charged…
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MELANOMA SURVIVORS SPREADING THE SKIN CANCER MESSAGE
Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the world – with around 1,500 lives lost every year. Survivors today visited Wauchope Public School, to spread the skin cancer message.
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WAUCHOPE THUNDER BOLSTERING JUNIOR RANKS
The Mid North Coast’s newest rugby union club is looking to boost its numbers ahead of the 2016 season. The Wauchope Thunder today staged a coaching clinic, to encourage more juniors to take up the sport.
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WAUCHOPE FARMERS MARKET TRIALS NEW VENUE
After almost 13 years at the showgrounds, the Wauchope Farmers Markets will be trialed at a new location this weekend. Organisers are looking at ways to expand the event, but admit not everyone supports the change.
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WIGHTMAN BROTHERS DOMINATE WAUCHOPE RSL TROPHY DAY
Local motocross rider Damon Batterson took out the senior Over 200cc category at today’s Wauchope RSL Trophy Day. While Singleton’s Joel Wightman won the Under 200cc, ahead of his brother Kurt.
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MID NORTH COAST SCHOOLGIRLS TRY OUT THE TRADES
North Coast TAFE is hoping to encourage more young women to pick up the tools. The institution hosted its first ‘come and try’ day, giving them a taste of what it’s like to work in a trade.
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ADVENTURE RACING TO HIT WAUCHOPE
Warm weather is expected to make this weekend’s Wildside Adventure Race in Wauchope even more challenging. Some of Australia’s best adventure racing teams will compete in the event over the weekend.
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PUTTING WAUCHOPE ON THE MAP
Wauchope is now home to the largest hand-painted tourist map in the state. The 2-point-4 by 4-point-8 metre work on Hastings Street was officially unveiled to the public on Monday. Painted by artists Jo Davidson and Stephen Killick, the map details the surrounding area, including Port Macquarie and Comboyne. It’s hoped the map will attract more…