Mid North News

NEWS September Four, two thousand seventeen

A police officer has been filmed reaching speeds of up to two hundred twenty kilometres an hour, in a bid to catch a motorist on the mid north coast. The driver’s crime? He was travelling in the right forearm lane on the Pacific Highway.

LIFE INSURANCE THE MOTIVATION FOR KILLING DAD

NEWS September Four, two thousand seventeen

A jury has heard claims a man, accused of murdering his father, had him killed, because he desired to get his palms on millions of dollars in life insurance. Lismore Supreme Court heard allegations today that Michael Phillip Martin is a trained martial arts fighter, and his dad was killed with a samurai sword.

RFS KEEPING CLOSE EYE ON FIRES

The RFS is monitoring dozens of bushfires across the Mid North Coast. A large blaze has burned through more than one thousand four hundred hectares of coastal swamp at Clybucca, north-east of Kempsey, with fears it could menace homes. While further south, an out-of-control fire sent smoke into the sky next to the Pacific Highway at Cooperabung. Close to thirty fires are presently searing inbetween Forster and Grafton.

SOUTH STREET EXTENSION Starts

Work has begun on the long-awaited extension of Kempsey’s South Street. Costing $3-million, the upgrade will see large trucks diverted away from residential areas.

$138,000 GRANT FOR YARRAWARRA CULTURAL CENTRE

The Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Crimson Rock, north of Coffs Harbour, is in for a revamp. The centre has been granted $138,000 by the state government to carry out a refurbishment of its premises. The grant will permit an upgrade of the art gallery, museum and conference centre, which plays a major role in the preservation and exhibition of local Indigenous culture. Local MP, Andrew Fraser, says the project will benefit the community by making it lighter for people to access Aboriginal arts and culture.

FATHERS AND SCULPTURES AT URUNGA

The warm and sunny weather on the north coast today created ideal conditions for the thousands of people who went outdoors to feast Father’s Day. At Urunga the riverside park was packed with people who also turned out to view an exhibition of sculptures.

MACKSVILLE’S 21ST RUSTY Metal RALLY

Engine enthusiasts were out in force for Macksville’s Rusty Metal Rally. The unique collection of trucks and tractors keeping slew of Dad’s entertained on Father’s Day eve.

TAREE VRA ON THE HUNT FOR Fresh RECRUITS

They often arrive at accidents on our roads before the police and play an significant role in saving lives. But now the Vehicle Rescue Association in Taree needs the public’s help… they’re opening their doors to fresh members.

LANDMARK DECISION FOR THE YAEGL NATION

There’s optimism among Yaegl people at Yamba following the awarding of native title along a spread of the North Coast. But what makes it different is it’s the very first time in Fresh South Wales title has been granted over the ocean.

HETTY JOHNSTON ADDRESSES PORT MACQUARIE BREAKFAST AHEAD OF WHITE BALLOON DAY

Breakfast was served with a strong message in Port Macquarie this morning, as charity-founder Hetty Johnston addressed a sell out crowd. The child protection advocate calling for a royal commission into the family law court.

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