MidCoast Council is the only council north of the Hunter Valley to receive a share of almost $54 million in NSW Government infrastructure grants intended to support housing growth, despite northern NSW being the state’s leading homelessness hotspot.
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Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Wingham
Roundabout works progress despite unexpected setbacks
Wingham residents are a step closer to safer and more reliable travel, with construction of the Isabella and Primrose streets roundabout continuing despite challenging conditions.
Posted inForster
Pelican Boardwalk extension completed at Forster
The latest stage of Forster’s Pelican Boardwalk has opened, extending public access over Wallis Lake and adding new recreational and waterfront facilities.
Posted inGrants and funding, Harrington, Tweed Heads
North Coast Crown reserves share in statewide $12.45 million funding boost
Tweed Heads and Harrington Crown reserves will share in $1.06 million to improve public spaces and protect coastal environments.
Posted inCrime, Taree
Taree teen, 16, charged with murder after fatal stabbing
A Taree man is dead, a teenage boy behind bars. Police reveal the accused and victim knew each other, but weren’t associates, as the investigation into a horror stabbing continues.
Posted inCrime, Taree
Stabbing in Taree take life of man in his 30s
Police are seeking anyone with information about the incident on Ranald Road just before dawn.
Posted inEnvironment, Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest locals praised for correctly reporting sick bird
A sick bird near Hawks Nest could have been bad, but for the locals who didn’t touch, and called for help. NSW has its first suspect case of H5 bird flu, and authorities say it’s proof the system is working.
Posted inTaree
Taree roundtable brings insurers and community leaders together
Insurers, governments and community leaders will meet in Taree today to discuss flood recovery and future resilience one year on.
Posted inTaree
Barrington Coast Airshow returns to the region
The Barrington Coast Airshow will return to Taree on Saturday, 7 November, with more than 6,000 visitors expected to attend the event and inject more than $2 million into the local economy.
Posted inCrime, MidCoast
Man charged after alleged traffic and property crime spree on Mid North Coast
A man has been charged over a string of alleged traffic and property offences across the Mid North Coast.