A Harrington apprentice is urging young people to consider bricklaying as a trade shortage drives demand and higher wages.
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Posted inTaree
Taree to host key hearing in local government funding inquiry
Taree will host a key public hearing this week as a federal inquiry examines the growing financial and workforce pressures facing regional and rural councils across NSW.
Posted inCrime, Taree
Taree man jailed for child abuse offences
A Taree man has been jailed for eight years for child abuse and online child abuse material offences.
Posted inArts, Business, Gloucester, Local News, North Coast Created 26
Gloucester Creatives turns former garden centre into thriving community hub
A former garden centre is now a thriving creative hub, with Gloucester Creatives bringing together more than 70 local artists and makers.
Posted inEmergency management, Forster
Construction begins on new Pacific Palms RFS station
Construction begins on Pacific Palms RFS station, strengthening community safety and supporting local volunteer emergency response efforts.
Posted inGrants and funding, Lismore, MidCoast
North Coast, Mid North Coast projects share in $6.4m community grants program
North Coast communities are set to benefit from new funding for disaster readiness, community hubs and sporting facilities under a $6.4 million NSW grants program.
Posted inAnimals, Kempsey, MidCoast, Port Macquarie
North Coast and Mid North Coast rehoming groups share in state funding boost
North Coast and Mid North Coast rehoming groups will share funding to improve care for vulnerable cats and dogs.
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Mid-North Coast to benefit as essential workers program expands
Mid-North Coast communities are set for a boost, with more essential workers expected under an expanded state program targeting local shortages.
Posted inForster, Grants and funding, Sport
$84,200 boost for Great Lakes United Football Club community
Great Lakes United Football Club will receive $84,200 to upgrade drainage, improving safe, reliable field access for players, volunteers and families.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Forster
Man dies in marine accident on Breckenridge Channel
A 79-year-old man has died after a boat struck a sandbank near Forster, throwing him forward and causing fatal head injuries.