Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson has secured The Nationals’ endorsement to contest the seat at the 2027 NSW election.
MidCoast
Posted inArts, MidCoast
National exhibition headlines new gallery season
Everyone is invited to experience two new exhibitions at Manning Regional Art Gallery from 31 July to 19 September.
Posted inCost of Living, Social issues and services, Taree
Taree’s homeless sleep bus set to roll again after mechanical setback
A converted bus giving Taree’s homeless a safe place to sleep is set to be back on the road soon, after a broken throttle cable and failing batteries took it out of action.
Posted inSport, Sport and fitness events, Taree
Paddlers converge on Taree for Manning River Dragon Boat Club’s annual regatta
Manning River Dragon Boat Club is gearing up for its biggest weekend of the year, with crews travelling from as far as Dubbo and Sydney to race on the Manning River in Taree.
Posted inAged care, Disability, Expos and Conferences, Port Macquarie, Taree
Taree and Port Macquarie set for free disability and aged care expos
Taree and Port Macquarie will host two free community expos in the same week next month, connecting locals with disability and aged care providers from across the Mid North Coast.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Taree
Truck driver accused of killing Taree cyclist fails to show in court
The man charged over Taree cyclist Blaze Nicholson’s death failed to show in court today. Case adjourned to September 14.
Posted inGrants and funding, Housing, MidCoast, Regional Development
MidCoast lone northern council to share in $54m housing infrastructure fund
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.
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.