Another week has flown by, another week connecting with our community and recording their stories. Here's some you may have missed:
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Friday marked International Day of People with Disability and it was a treat to meet Nathan Moore, who has just released his first country music single covering Ricky Van Shelton's song, 'I'll Leave This World Loving You". It's a song close to his nan's heart. Nathan featured on our front page on Friday and we thank him for his Instagram post thanking is - it was our pleasure Nathan.
December 1 was a big day for our neighbour in Victoria Street, Taree. Nadia Zarb opened her art/craft gallery just five weeks before the record March flood. Over the past nine months Nadia has painstakingly repaired and restored her store so it was a grand day when the doors finally opened to the public. We at the Times have had many conversations with Nadia and watched her progress during those long months.
The 16 Days of Activism, focusing on domestic and family violence, was marked in the Manning with a gathering to honour women murdered in acts of domestic violence at Fotheringham Park and a proactive state-wide operation is underway targeting perpetrators across the 11 Northern Region police districts, including our own. Manning Great Lakes Police District Commander, Superintendent Christopher Schilt is Northern Region Sponsor for Domestic Violence. The 16 Days of Activism campaign runs until World Human Rights Day - Friday, December 10.
The ACM network - publisher of this masthead - wants to help our readers better understand the causes and consequences of type 2 diabetes. Our Silent Assassin series of articles will bring you the latest scientific insights, informed opinions and practical diet advice from a range of experts and from Friday December 3, ACM readers have the opportunity to sign up to receive a free, three-month, no-obligation membership to the Defeat Diabetes app..
And on a lighter note, Helen Knight from Manning Entertainment Centre shared the story about Daphne the duck who made her home in the theatre's garden. Daphne's presence was kept under wraps while she raised her brood, but the story can now be revealed as the family has moved on, perhaps to a nearby watery wonderland for swimming lessons.
Today's photo is of Apex Park, Taree and forms part of our "OUR PLACES" series to come.
Finally, if you haven't already, don't forget to vote in the local government elections. We asked MidCoast Council candidates to answer five important questions and their answers are available free on our website.
Toni Bell
Editor