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Thursday, 8 September 2016
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Coral Trees gone to mulch By Margie TIERNEY THE removal of five Coral Trees from the Tea Gardens Foreshore has caused quite a stir. Social media exploded last week, and the News Of The Area phone and email ran hot as Council workmen cut down the trees that had lined Marine Drive for more than half a century. There were more than 90 concerned residents voicing their opinion, some for the removal, most against. Gordon Grainger, of the Marine Drive Reference Group told the News Of The Area, “The community is rightfully unhappy about
the removal of the trees, however it is important they understand and accept the facts leading up to this conclusion.” The fate of the trees was sealed back in 2014 when MidCoast Council resolved to remove the Corals after their root systems had been compromised during roadworks to upgrade the Marine Drive car park. Council arborist Josh Duncombe told the News Of the Area that the damage to the trees had been irreversible and there was a high risk the trees would fall in a storm. Mr Duncombe said, “Coral Trees have now been classified as a noxious weed
q MidCoast Council workers taking a break between Coral mulching.
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Singleton before crossing the finish line in Warners Bay on Sunday. The cyclists received a noisy welcome from students at Bulahdelah Central School
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“They have been great, the staff are really good and are very understanding,” Kylie said. “They’ve supported the whole family and also organised a camp and some family days, it’s definitely the best medicine when you are sick.” CONTINUED Page 2
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Sophie Hill-Mather was one of the many students who welcomed the riders in Bulahdelah. 10-year old Sophie was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain and spine cancer three years ago and has been supported by Camp Quality. Sophie’s mum Kylie said Camp Quality “have been fantastic.”
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with cheers and hi-five’s the order of the day. Students also enjoyed the Camp Quality puppet show which explained what it’s like to be a kid living with cancer.
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MORE than 50 cyclists and support crew pedalled into Bulahdelah this week as part of Camp Quality’s ride for
kids with cancer. Throughout the epic 800 kilometre ride, the “Tour de Hunter” will visit Pacific Palms, Gloucester, Muswellbrook, Merriwa and
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