Staff at Taree Aquatic Club, affectionately known as Sailos, have been dealt a fresh blow after a fire ripped through the clubhouse in the early hours of Monday, 24 August, just months after the venue began recovering from last year’s floods.
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Posted inAgriculture, Crime, Oxley Island
Christmas oyster heist leaves local producer reeling
A local producer still rebuilding after the floods has lost his entire Christmas stock, 400,000 oysters worth $350,000, in what is suspected to be a professional theft.
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tuncurry
Tuncurry Slipway finally back on track after years in limbo
Empty since 2023, fought over in Budget Estimates, and now finally funded: the Tuncurry Slipway has a $13.8 million path back to life, and a mid-2027 finish line.
Posted inAwareness Events, MidCoast
MidCoast riders wanted for Jo/Joe Rider road safety campaign
Spot Jo/Joe Rider on MidCoast roads this October and you could win big, as the region’s motorcyclists don hi-vis vests to fight “Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You” crashes. Volunteers wanted now.
Posted inAwards, MidCoast
Myall Lakes surf lifesavers recognised among NSW’s best
Surf lifesavers from Pacific Palms, Cape Hawke and Forster have been named finalists in the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence, recognising their service, leadership and dedication to their clubs.
Posted inAgriculture, Taree
Taree dairy farmer’s flood battle reflects growing pressure on Australian agriculture
Fifth-generation dairy farmer Jane Polson has endured devastating floods, livestock losses and years of recovery — pressures a new report warns are being felt across Australian agriculture.
Posted inMidCoast
Record number of finalists announced for 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards
Business NSW has announced a record 282 entries for the 2026 Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards, with finalists set to compete for honours in Coffs Harbour next month.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, MidCoast
Scarecrows set to take over Comboyne for month-long festival
Comboyne’s population is about to swell, at least in scarecrow form, with the first-ever Comboyne Scarecrow Festival set to run from Saturday, 12 September to Sunday, 11 October.
Posted inCrime, Taree
Teen and woman charged after alleged break-in at Taree’s Andy’s Kake Kitchen
A break-in at a well-loved Taree bakery cost it its morning trade, and led police to a stash of methamphetamine and stolen goods, with a teenage boy and a 54-year-old woman now facing separate charges.
Posted inMidCoast
Expressions of Interest open for Agritourism Mentoring Program
Local primary producers looking to diversify their business are encouraged to apply for Round 2 of MidCoast Council’s Agritourism Product Development and Mentoring Program.