Mid North News

Sick and injured turtles have been taken into care at a Coffs Harbour animal rehabilitation centre, after a week of wild weather. The sudden influx has prompted calls from experts for an investigation to be launched. And a warning – some viewers may find this story upsetting.

Manning Valley choir singers are busily preparing for their newest charity concert series. The Silver Tone Singers will be putting on a concert called ‘the Magic of Music,’ with all proceeds going to homeless support services and helping victims of domestic violence. The concert will come to Tuncurry on October 21 and Taree on October 28. (VISION ONLY)

Kempsey’s Lahey Constructions has been awarded the contract to build stage two of the Charles Sturt University Campus in Port Macquarie. After its official opening in 2016, the campus has attracted significant numbers of local, international and out-of-region students. Stage-two will include additional teaching and learning spaces, a laboratory and a kitchen to support an extra 1800 students.

Construction of the new $6-million Kempsey Cinema is expected to be finished sooner than expected. Kempsey Shire Council has been told the complex should be finished by October next year. Investment company, Gowings, says it’s working closely with businesses to combat a possible loss of foot-traffic during the construction phase. The controversial cinema was given the green-light back in April.

Old Bar’s Boogie Woogie Beach House has been named the best music hotel in the world, according to a new list. The former backpacker’s hostel was recently renovated, to provide music lovers with the ultimate overnight stay.

Singer-songwriter Angus Gill is continuing to establish himself as one of the top rising country music artists in Australia. The Wauchope product has just won the Male Rising Star award at the annual Australian Independent Country Music Awards.

After two decades of discussions, a decision has finally been made on the future of Point Plomer Road. The busy dirt track is set to be sealed.

Visitors to New South Wales correctional centres are being reminded to ensure their cars are contraband-free. It comes after a weekend blitz which resulted in at least 11 visitors being charged. Another eight have been prevented from entering centres at Kempsey, Lithgow, Shortland and others across the state. Officers seized a number of items including two replica firearms, knives, pepper spray, a machete, white powder and tobacco. (VISION ONLY – NO AUDIO)

Club Taree has been recognised for its dedication to members and visitors at an awards ceremony. The club beat out tough competition to claim the coveted ‘Heart of the Community’ award.

Several beaches on the Coffs Coast were closed to the public today, due to wild weather and a sudden influx of bluebottles. Woolgoolga, Sawtell and Park Beach among those closed after the creatures washed ashore, creating a beautiful, but dangerous situation on the sand. Beachgoers are warned not to enter the water until conditions improve.