NSW north coast prominent in honours list
Recent Victoria Cross (VC) recipient and former Dorrigo High School student, Trooper Mark Donaldson, is the Young Australian of the Year for 2010.
View ArticleSimulator to help local economy take off
The economy of the Manning Valley, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, is getting a shot in the arm from a high-tech aerospace project that is the brainchild of a local man.
View ArticleCadet Corps fears federal cuts
There are fears proposed federal government funding cuts could have a big impact on mid north coast Cadet Corps.
View ArticleKempsey hat maker wins military contract
Kempsey hat maker Akubra has won a lucrative new Defence Force contract.
View ArticleAkubra wins slouch hat contract
Akubra Hats has won a contract worth $5 million to supply the iconic slouch hat to the Australian Defence Force.
View ArticleAustralian Army Reserve unit, the 41st Battalion, marks its centenary
The 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, marks 100 years of service.
View ArticleRifles, laptops stolen in break-in at Taree Army barracks
Police and the Australian Defence Force launch an investigation after several rifles were stolen during a break-in on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
View ArticleAustralian Defence Force and local rugby teams face off to honour soldier...
A charity rugby competition pitting hometown teams against the elite members of the Australian Defence Force pays tribute to fallen soldier Sergeant Matthew Locke.
View ArticleInvictus Games gold medal dream in athletics, rowing helps veteran manage...
Matthew Model has served his country overseas with the Australian Army in East Timor but says his biggest challenge is yet to come.
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