WORKERS in designated industries including manufacturing, agriculture, transport, and emergency services have been given an exemption from current public health orders which mandate self-isolation if you become a close contact of a Covid-19 case. A new exemption to the…
DUE to the steady increase in COVID-19 cases across the Myall Coast, the Tea Gardens Lions Club has made the difficult decision to cancel the Australia Day Breakfast BBQ scheduled at Moira Parade Reserve on 26 January 2022. Tea…
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THE rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus across the Coffs Coast over the Christmas and New Year period has forced many businesses to reduce their operating hours and suffer supply issues as staff are forced to isolate due to…
ALONGSIDE almost 35,000 others who test positive for COVID-19 every day in New South Wales, Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson and her daughter have contracted the virus. “2022 has kicked off difficulty for my family with both my daughter…
FREE grant writing workshops are on offer across the MidCoast in February 2022 to support economic growth in the region. Accessing grants can provide long lasting benefits to communities by providing a financial boost to local community groups, event…
MOBONG Creek picnic area is all spruced up and ready for visitors. Located within Wild Cattle Creek State Forest in Bellingen Shire’s north west corner, the picnic area lies 3km west of the Cascade Environment Centre (around 60 minutes…
IMAGINE starting a business as part of your sea change to find most of your customers quickly consider your business to be a vital service. That is what happened when retired registered nurse Deb Burleigh and former golf pro…
MIDCOAST Council will mark Australia Day 2022 by welcoming new citizens at a citizenship ceremony to be held as part of the Combined Services Clubs of Taree event. The citizenship ceremony will be a special part of the community…
RAYMOND Terrace Fire & Rescue has had a huge year in 2021, attending a record 513 incidents at the time of writing. For those who may not be aware, the Brigade does so much more than just tending to…