Taree, New South Wales
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Taree is a city on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales
, Australia
. Taree and nearby Cundletown were settled in 1831 by William Wynter. Since then Taree has grown to a population of around 20,000 people and is the centre of a significant agricultural district. It is 16 km from the sea coast, and 317 km north of Sydney
. Taree can be reached by train via the North Coast Railway
, and by the Pacific Highway
.
Taree is within the Local Government Area of the City of Greater Taree
, the state electorate of Myall Lakes
and the Federal electorate of Lyne
.
).
at the head of navigation of the Manning River as its administrative centre which hindered Taree becoming the major centre of the region.
This changed, however, when the North Coast railway line
was connected to Taree but not Wingham in 1913. Although connected to the railway, sea transport continued to dominate along the North Coast until the 1930s and this acted as a brake on Taree's growth. This changed when the Martin Bridge replaced the ferry across the Manning River in 1940.
The oldest surviving building in Taree is the old St Paul's Presbyterian Church
, built in 1869 in the Victorian Gothic Revival
style, next door to the current building, in Albert Street.
Many successful people have come out of Taree including poets Les Murray
and Henry Kendall
, Ian Moffitt
(journalist and author), Troy Bayliss
and Damian Cudlin
(professional motorcycle racers), Danny Buderus
(former Australian rugby league captain), Oenone Wood
(cyclist), Jade North
(Socceroos, Newcastle Jets captain), Murray Doust (rower), Dr Ken Henry
(Secretary to the Treasury), John H. Coates (mathematician) and Liz Hayes
(Australian Television Reporter).
, Taree West Public School, Manning Gardens Public School, Chatham Public School, Chatham High School, and Cundletown Public School.
Private schools in and around Taree include Manning District Adventist School, Tinonee
, Manning River Steiner School, Manning Valley Anglican College, Cundletown, Taree Christian College, Kolodong
St Joseph's Primary School, and St Clare's High School.
Several post tertiary training facilities have a presence in Taree: the North Coast Institute of TAFE, Taree Community College, the Australian Technical College - Manning Valley Campus.
All major television channels are available in Taree. The networks and the channels they broadcast are listed as follows:
NBN Television and Prime broadcast local news bulletins at 6.00pm. Prime Television
, NBN Television
and Southern Cross Ten
all maintain offices in the city.
There are four local radio stations, commercial stations 2RE
and Max FM
and community stations 2BOB
and 2TLP.
The ABC
broadcasts Triple J
, ABC Classic FM
, Radio National
and ABC Mid North Coast http://www.abc.net.au/midnorthcoast into Taree, and Rhema FM Manning Great Lakes
broadcasts from studios in nearby Wingham
. Racing Radio is also broadcast to Taree.
Nearby towns include historic Wingham
, Tinonee
, and the beachside town of Old Bar.
A local tourist attraction is a building called "The World's Largest Oyster", also called "The Big Oyster". Big Things
are a common form of tourist attraction in Australia. Like the Big Merino
and Big Banana
, the 'Oyster' is an artifact based on local produce; the Manning River
produces some 3 and a half million oysters a year. The Big Oyster was an unsuccessful business venture, known to the locals as a 'Big Mistake', and is now home to a motor dealership.
The Manning Entertainment Centre was built in the 1980s as the cultural centre of the district. Although it seats 500 people it is too small to accommodate large acts; for example the orchestra pit is not large enough for a full symphony orchestra. However a great variety of acts, including the District Eisteddfod and local amateur dramatic societies, utilise it to provide cultural outings for the local community.
Located next to the Entertainment Centre and the Visitor Information Centre at the northern entrance to Taree is the Manning Aquatic and Leisure Centre. This facility includes a 25 metre indoor heated pool with slippery dip and a 50 metre outdoor pool and soon after the time of opening had the second most expensive pool entrance fee in Australia, the most expensive being a pool in Perth, Western Australia
. The Aquatic Centre was built in the late 1990s – early 2000s to replace the Taree Pool, which could no longer be used for swimming. Located next to the Manning River in the centre of town, the Taree Pool had fallen into disrepair and is now condemned.
The Manning Regional Art Gallery is located in a cottage style building next to Taree Public School. The art gallery hosts a changing selection of works by local artists and visiting exhibitions.
The Manning River Summer Festival runs throughout the month of January, incorporating the town's New Year's celebrations, a "Family Fun Day" in Queen Elizabeth Park on Australia Day, and also vide variety of cultural events.
near Queen Elizabeth Park during the Easter Long Weekend. Events start on Friday morning and feature the Stuart Doyle Cup on Saturday and the Ken Warby time trials midday Saturday and Sunday.
network. It is serviced by six CountryLink
trains daily. Three heading to Sydney, another three heading North to Grafton, Casino or Brisbane.
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Taree and nearby Cundletown were settled in 1831 by William Wynter. Since then Taree has grown to a population of around 20,000 people and is the centre of a significant agricultural district. It is 16 km from the sea coast, and 317 km north of Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. Taree can be reached by train via the North Coast Railway
North Coast railway line, New South Wales
The North Coast Line is the primary rail route in the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions of New South Wales, and forms a major part of the Sydney-Brisbane rail corridor....
, and by the Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway (Australia)
The Pacific Highway is a major transport route along part of the east coast of Australia and is part of Australia's national route 1.It is 960 km long and links Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, along the coast, via Gosford, Newcastle, Taree, Port...
.
Taree is within the Local Government Area of the City of Greater Taree
City of Greater Taree
The City of Greater Taree is a Local Government Area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, centered on Taree. It is on the Manning River, the Pacific Highway and the North Coast railway line.- History :...
, the state electorate of Myall Lakes
Electoral district of Myall Lakes
Myall Lakes is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is represented by Stephen Bromhead of the National Party of Australia....
and the Federal electorate of Lyne
Division of Lyne
The Division of Lyne is an Australian electoral division located in the State of New South Wales. It lies on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and includes the Local Government Areas of Gloucester, Greater Taree, Port Macquarie-Hastings and southern Kempsey...
.
Name
The name Taree is derived from "tareebit" the local native Biripi word meaning tree by the river, or more specifically, the Sandpaper Fig (Ficus coronataFicus coronata
Ficus coronata, commonly known as the Sandpaper Fig or Creek Sandpaper Fig, is a species of fig tree, native to Australia. It is found along the east coast from Mackay in Central Queensland, through New South Wales and just into Victoria near Mallacoota. It grows along river banks and gullies in...
).
History
Taree was laid out as a private town in 1854 by Henry Flett, the son-in-law of William Wynter who had originally settled the area in 1831. 100 acre (0.404686 km²) had been set aside for the private township and 40 lots were initially sold. Taree was declared a municipality on 26 March 1885 and the first municipal council was elected by the residents. In 1844, the government of New South Wales had established WinghamWingham, New South Wales
Wingham is a town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Greater Taree north of Sydney. At the 2006 census, Wingham had a population of 4,812.- History :...
at the head of navigation of the Manning River as its administrative centre which hindered Taree becoming the major centre of the region.
This changed, however, when the North Coast railway line
North Coast railway line, New South Wales
The North Coast Line is the primary rail route in the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions of New South Wales, and forms a major part of the Sydney-Brisbane rail corridor....
was connected to Taree but not Wingham in 1913. Although connected to the railway, sea transport continued to dominate along the North Coast until the 1930s and this acted as a brake on Taree's growth. This changed when the Martin Bridge replaced the ferry across the Manning River in 1940.
The oldest surviving building in Taree is the old St Paul's Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church of Australia
The Presbyterian Church of Australia is the largest Presbyterian denomination in Australia. .-Beginnings:...
, built in 1869 in the Victorian Gothic Revival
Gothic Revival architecture
The Gothic Revival is an architectural movement that began in the 1740s in England...
style, next door to the current building, in Albert Street.
Notable residents
Les Murray (poet)
Leslie Allan Murray, AO , known as Les Murray, is an Australian poet, anthologist and critic. His career spans over forty years, and he has published nearly 30 volumes of poetry, as well as two verse novels and collections of his prose writings...
and Henry Kendall
Henry Kendall (poet)
Thomas Henry Kendall was a nineteenth century Australian poet.-Biography:Kendall was born near Ulladulla, New South Wales. He was registered as Thomas Henry Kendall, but never appears to have used his first name. His three volumes of verse were all published under the name of "Henry Kendall". His...
, Ian Moffitt
Ian Moffitt
Ian Moffitt was an Australian journalist and novelist best known for his best-selling novel The Retreat Of Radiance....
(journalist and author), Troy Bayliss
Troy Bayliss
Troy Bayliss is a retired Australian motorcycle racer. During his career Bayliss won the Superbike World Championship three times, as well as the British Superbike Championship and a MotoGP race, all with Ducati. He finished his career after winning the 2008 World Superbike title...
and Damian Cudlin
Damian Cudlin
Damian Shane Cudlin is a professional motorcycle racer. He competes in the Endurance FIM World Championship and the IDM German Superbike championship...
(professional motorcycle racers), Danny Buderus
Danny Buderus
Danny Buderus is an Australian professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL...
(former Australian rugby league captain), Oenone Wood
Oenone Wood
Oenone Wood, born on 24 September 1980 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, is a retired professional cyclist, who commenced her cycling career in 2001 at the age of 21....
(cyclist), Jade North
Jade North
Jade Bronson North is an Indigenous Australian association football player. He played as a centre back or full back for the FC Tokyo in the J. League Division 2...
(Socceroos, Newcastle Jets captain), Murray Doust (rower), Dr Ken Henry
Ken Henry (Australian public servant)
Dr. Kenneth Ross "Ken" Henry AC is an Australian economist and public servant. He served as the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury from 2001 to 2011. On 1 June 2011, he was appointed as Special Advisor to the Prime Minister...
(Secretary to the Treasury), John H. Coates (mathematician) and Liz Hayes
Liz Hayes
Elizabeth "Liz" Hayes is an Australian television presenter. She was born in Taree, New South Wales...
(Australian Television Reporter).
Education
There are several public schools in the Taree area including Taree Public School, Taree High SchoolTaree High School
Taree High School, also known as THS, is a secondary, public, co-educational, comprehensive day school, located in Taree, a city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia....
, Taree West Public School, Manning Gardens Public School, Chatham Public School, Chatham High School, and Cundletown Public School.
Private schools in and around Taree include Manning District Adventist School, Tinonee
Tinonee, New South Wales
Tinonee is a small town on the banks of the Manning River, near Taree on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales in the City of Greater Taree, Australia. Tinonee was founded in 1854 and in the late 1980s became part of Greater Taree City...
, Manning River Steiner School, Manning Valley Anglican College, Cundletown, Taree Christian College, Kolodong
Kolodong, New South Wales
Kolodong, New South Wales is a locality between Taree and Wingham in the Manning Valley on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Greater Taree. Kolodong contains some agricultural land, a small residential area and a sizable industrial area. Kolodong is home to a day...
St Joseph's Primary School, and St Clare's High School.
Several post tertiary training facilities have a presence in Taree: the North Coast Institute of TAFE, Taree Community College, the Australian Technical College - Manning Valley Campus.
Media
The Manning River Times http://taree.yourguide.com.au/home.asp is based in Taree.All major television channels are available in Taree. The networks and the channels they broadcast are listed as follows:
- Prime TelevisionPrime TelevisionPRIME7 is an Australian television network owned by Prime Media Group Limited. Prime Television launched on 17 March 1962 as CBN/CWN in Orange and Dubbo, New South Wales, and has since expanded to cover regional New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory as a Seven Network...
, 7Two7Two7TWO is an Australian free-to-air standard definition digital television channel which was launched by the Seven Network on Sunday 1 November 2009 at 12pm....
on PRIME, (Seven NetworkSeven NetworkThe Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
affiliated channels). - NBN TelevisionNBN TelevisionNBN Television is a television station based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The station was inaugurated on 4 March 1962 as the first regional commercial television station in New South Wales, and has since expanded to 39 transmitters throughout the northern half of New South Wales and...
, Go! (Australian TV channel)Go! (Australian TV channel)GO! is an Australian free-to-air standard definition digital television channel launched by the Nine Network on Sunday 9 August 2009.-Origins:...
channel, (Nine Network Australia). - Southern Cross TenSouthern Cross TenSouthern Cross Ten is an Australian television channel broadcast by the Macquarie Media Group in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia. The channel is owned by the Macquarie Media Group as is affiliated to Network Ten...
and One HD, (Network Ten Australia). - (ABC Television) including ABC1ABC1ABC1 was a United Kingdom based television channel from Disney using the branding of the Disney owned American network, ABC.The channel initially launched exclusively on the British digital terrestrial television platform Freeview on 27 September 2004. On 10 December 2004 it was launched on...
, ABC2ABC2ABC2 is a national public television channel in Australia. Launched on 7 March 2005, it is the responsibility of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's television division, and is available nationally to digital television viewers in Australia...
, ABC3ABC3-Future shows:Programming confirmed for future broadcast will include:* After School Care * Bindi's Boot Camp * Bushwacked! * Dance Academy * Dancing Down Under...
and ABC News 24ABC News 24ABC News 24 is an Australian 24-hour news channel launched and owned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The channel replaced the former ABC High Definition simulcast of ABC1 and commenced broadcasting at 7:30pm 5:30 on Thursday, 22 July 2010.-Pre-launch:The ABC announced in January 2010...
, part of the Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting CorporationThe Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
. - Special Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting ServiceThe Special Broadcasting Service is a hybrid-funded Australian public broadcasting radio and television network. The stated purpose of SBS is "to provide multilingual and multicultural radio and television services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians and, in doing so, reflect...
, SBS ONE and SBS Two.
NBN Television and Prime broadcast local news bulletins at 6.00pm. Prime Television
Prime Television
PRIME7 is an Australian television network owned by Prime Media Group Limited. Prime Television launched on 17 March 1962 as CBN/CWN in Orange and Dubbo, New South Wales, and has since expanded to cover regional New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory as a Seven Network...
, NBN Television
NBN Television
NBN Television is a television station based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The station was inaugurated on 4 March 1962 as the first regional commercial television station in New South Wales, and has since expanded to 39 transmitters throughout the northern half of New South Wales and...
and Southern Cross Ten
Southern Cross Ten
Southern Cross Ten is an Australian television channel broadcast by the Macquarie Media Group in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia. The channel is owned by the Macquarie Media Group as is affiliated to Network Ten...
all maintain offices in the city.
There are four local radio stations, commercial stations 2RE
2RE
2RE is a commercial radio station that broadcasts to the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia from its studios at Taree, near Forster....
and Max FM
Max FM
Max FM was a dance radio station in the UK broadcasting from Stoke on Trent. Max FM came back on air in 2008 and is streams continuously in MP3 and aacPlus on Shoutcast and Icecast from its studios in Staffordshire, its owned by Ashley Scrivens also known as "DJ Scrivo", Max FM is operated by MMG...
and community stations 2BOB
2BOB
2BOB FM radio is a volunteer radio station in Taree on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. 2BOB FM broadcasts on 104.7 FM. This type of station is known as community radio, and 2BOB is a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia ."BOB" is an acronym for...
and 2TLP.
The ABC
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
broadcasts Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
, ABC Classic FM
ABC Classic FM
ABC Classic FM is a classical music radio station available in Australia, and internationally online. It is operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation . It was established in 1976 as "ABC-FM", and later for a short time was known as "ABC Fine Music" , before adopting its current name...
, Radio National
Radio National
ABC Radio National is an Australia-wide non-commercial radio network run by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.Radio National broadcasts national programming in areas that include news and current affairs, the arts, social issues, science, drama and comedy...
and ABC Mid North Coast http://www.abc.net.au/midnorthcoast into Taree, and Rhema FM Manning Great Lakes
Rhema FM Manning Great Lakes
Rhema FM Manning Great Lakes is a Christian community radio station broadcasting to the Manning and Great Lakes regions of New South Wales, Australia.Rhema FM is operated by Manning Great Lakes Christian Broadcasters Incorporated...
broadcasts from studios in nearby Wingham
Wingham, New South Wales
Wingham is a town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Greater Taree north of Sydney. At the 2006 census, Wingham had a population of 4,812.- History :...
. Racing Radio is also broadcast to Taree.
Tourism
Wingham, New South Wales
Wingham is a town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Greater Taree north of Sydney. At the 2006 census, Wingham had a population of 4,812.- History :...
, Tinonee
Tinonee, New South Wales
Tinonee is a small town on the banks of the Manning River, near Taree on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales in the City of Greater Taree, Australia. Tinonee was founded in 1854 and in the late 1980s became part of Greater Taree City...
, and the beachside town of Old Bar.
A local tourist attraction is a building called "The World's Largest Oyster", also called "The Big Oyster". Big Things
Australia's Big Things
The Big Things of Australia are a loosely related set of large structures or sculptures. There are estimated to be over 150 such objects around the country, the first being the Big Scotsman in Medindie, Adelaide, which was built in 1963....
are a common form of tourist attraction in Australia. Like the Big Merino
Big Merino
The Big Merino is a 15-metre tall concrete merino ram, located in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. Nicknamed "Rambo" by locals, the Big Merino contains a gift shop on the ground floor and a wool display on the second floor. Visitors can climb to the top and look out through the Merino's eyes...
and Big Banana
Big Banana
The Big Banana is a tourist attraction in the city of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, featuring a large walk-through banana. Banana-related products are shown or sold, and the grounds of the building are a banana plantation, a souvenir shop and restaurant...
, the 'Oyster' is an artifact based on local produce; the Manning River
Manning River
The Manning River is a river in the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia that flows through the Manning Valley. It is one of Australia's few large river systems not to be dammed for water supply purposes anywhere along its catchment...
produces some 3 and a half million oysters a year. The Big Oyster was an unsuccessful business venture, known to the locals as a 'Big Mistake', and is now home to a motor dealership.
The Manning Entertainment Centre was built in the 1980s as the cultural centre of the district. Although it seats 500 people it is too small to accommodate large acts; for example the orchestra pit is not large enough for a full symphony orchestra. However a great variety of acts, including the District Eisteddfod and local amateur dramatic societies, utilise it to provide cultural outings for the local community.
Located next to the Entertainment Centre and the Visitor Information Centre at the northern entrance to Taree is the Manning Aquatic and Leisure Centre. This facility includes a 25 metre indoor heated pool with slippery dip and a 50 metre outdoor pool and soon after the time of opening had the second most expensive pool entrance fee in Australia, the most expensive being a pool in Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
. The Aquatic Centre was built in the late 1990s – early 2000s to replace the Taree Pool, which could no longer be used for swimming. Located next to the Manning River in the centre of town, the Taree Pool had fallen into disrepair and is now condemned.
The Manning Regional Art Gallery is located in a cottage style building next to Taree Public School. The art gallery hosts a changing selection of works by local artists and visiting exhibitions.
January
Events in the NSW Rowing Association Annual Pointscore Rowing Regatta are held at Endeavour Place in Taree during the third week of January. This Regatta consists of over 100 races with competitors travelling from many parts of New South Wales to compete.The Manning River Summer Festival runs throughout the month of January, incorporating the town's New Year's celebrations, a "Family Fun Day" in Queen Elizabeth Park on Australia Day, and also vide variety of cultural events.
March
The Easter Powerboat Classic is held on the Manning RiverManning River
The Manning River is a river in the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia that flows through the Manning Valley. It is one of Australia's few large river systems not to be dammed for water supply purposes anywhere along its catchment...
near Queen Elizabeth Park during the Easter Long Weekend. Events start on Friday morning and feature the Stuart Doyle Cup on Saturday and the Ken Warby time trials midday Saturday and Sunday.
August
The Taree Gold Cup is a prestigious horse racing event held at the Bushland Drive Racecourse.October
The Taree Annual Show is held the second weekend in October. It consists of a sideshow, precision driving team, rodeo events, and cattle and livestock judging.Railway station
Taree railway station is on the North Coast Line of the CountryLinkCountryLink
CountryLink is the operator of passenger rail services in country New South Wales, Australia and into Queensland and Victoria. It is an operating brand of the Rail Corporation New South Wales, a government-owned entity...
network. It is serviced by six CountryLink
CountryLink
CountryLink is the operator of passenger rail services in country New South Wales, Australia and into Queensland and Victoria. It is an operating brand of the Rail Corporation New South Wales, a government-owned entity...
trains daily. Three heading to Sydney, another three heading North to Grafton, Casino or Brisbane.
See also
- List of cities in Australia
- Taree AirportTaree AirportTaree Airport: Is an airport serving the City of Taree, New South Wales, Australia, Greater Taree is located on the Mid North Coast, less than a four hour drive from Sydney. The Airport is currently served by one Airline, Though is growing at a steady rate, with the council successfully attracting...
- List of World's Largest Roadside Attractions