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.
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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.
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Penfold welcomes end of Manning Valley mining exploration
Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold has welcomed MCi Carbon’s decision to abandon mineral exploration in the Manning Valley.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Taree
Manning Valley Choral Society marks 40 years of song
The Manning Valley Choral Society (MVCS) is celebrating its Ruby Anniversary this year, marking 40 years of music-making that has taken choristers from church halls to shopping centres across the region.
Posted inCommunity development, Health, Taree
Construction begins on Manning Hospital’s new wing
After years of community advocacy, construction has begun on Manning Hospital’s new clinical building, complete with a coronary care unit and its own mortuary.
Posted inAI, MidCoast, Roads and Infrastructure
AI is already spotting potholes: but could robots fix them on the spot?
MidCoast’s rubbish trucks are already AI-spotters for potholes. Now researchers want to send in a robot to fix the cracks before they become craters.