Articles for Mid North Coast

Police investigate cause of 'suspicious' McGuires Crossing bushfire near Hat Head on NSW Mid North Coast
1 year, 2 months ago

Police investigate cause of 'suspicious' McGuires Crossing bushfire near Hat Head on NSW Mid North Coast

ABC  

A strike force has been formed to investigate what sparked a significant bushfire on the NSW Mid-North Coast last week, with its origins "believed to be suspicious". Key points: The McGuires Crossing fire burned through more than 3,000 hectares of land and isolated the Hat Head township NSW Police believe the fire was deliberately lit and have set up a …

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Holi, the festival of colours, celebrated on NSW Mid North Coast by growing Indian community
1 year, 9 months ago

Holi, the festival of colours, celebrated on NSW Mid North Coast by growing Indian community

ABC  

As Hindus around the world mark Holi, the festival of colours, celebrations in regional New South Wales are uniting the small but growing local Indian community. "When we moved to Port Macquarie there were not many Indian community people here, so to get people together we started this festival in 2012," Dr Singh said. "Even though there's not many people …

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NSW Mid North Coast records three-fold increase in pre-polling numbers
2 years, 7 months ago

NSW Mid North Coast records three-fold increase in pre-polling numbers

ABC  

Hundreds of thousands of Australians are skipping the "democracy sausage" and flocking to pre-polling booths to vote in the 2022 federal election, as voters combat an early voting period that is a week shorter than usual. Key points: Early voting has increased three-fold in one Mid North Coast electorate Pre-polling figures are significantly higher in Cowper, Lyne and Page compared …

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Man charged with murder of son on NSW Mid North Coast after stabbing death
2 years, 7 months ago

Man charged with murder of son on NSW Mid North Coast after stabbing death

ABC  

A man has been refused bail after being charged with the murder of his son on the NSW Mid North Coast. Key points: Emergency services found David Steele, 39, with a fatal stab wound on Thursday night His 75-year-old man accused of murder did not apply for bail during a brief court appearance The matter will be back in the …

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Nurses say severe staff shortages due to the COVID pandemic is crippling Mid North Coast health system
3 years ago

Nurses say severe staff shortages due to the COVID pandemic is crippling Mid North Coast health system

ABC  

Healthcare workers on the NSW Mid North Coast are overworked and burnt out due to ongoing staff shortages exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, according to local union delegates. Key points: Unions say Mid North Coast nurses and paramedics are working 12 to 16 hour shifts Workers report severe staff shortages attributed to the COVID pandemic The Mid North Coast Local …

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Tradie trailblazers
3 years ago

Tradie trailblazers

ABC  

Nikki Fischer was inspired to become a plumber like her sister, Jade. "What it says is that there's a lot of women who aren't pursuing their dreams," Jess says. "It opens up this like crazy little world where there's a lot of other women like you," she says. "It's difficult to get men and women to pick the policy up …

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Emergency services warn of further flash flooding on NSW Mid North Coast
3 years, 11 months ago

Emergency services warn of further flash flooding on NSW Mid North Coast

ABC  

The State Emergency Service has warned up to 1,000 people could be isolated on the NSW Mid North Coast in the coming days, as river catchments, already overloaded during severe weather in mid-December, receive more rainfall. Key points: Minor flooding has caused scores of road closures on the NSW Mid North Coast River catchments had already been soaked by severe …

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