Tag: Hastings River
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HEAVY RAIN REPLENISHES HASTINGS WATER SUPPLY
For all its devastation, ex-Cyclone Debbie had a silver lining for the Hastings Valley. Heavy rainfall has replenished local water supplies, meaning the Level 1 restrictions may be removed as early as next week.
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JUNIORS WET A LINE ON HASTINGS RIVER
Pint-sized anglers were met with perfect conditions on the Hastings River on day six of the annual Golden Lure Tournament. 14 juniors competed in the onshore competition – catching and releasing plenty of small bream. The main competition also went ahead today, with 40 crews competing for $50,000 in prizes. The record for the heaviest…
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POLICE IDENTIFY BODY FOUND NEAR PORT MACQUARIE
A man whose body was found in a river near Port Macquarie, has been identified as a 39-year-old from Lakewood. Police launched a search at around 11-o’clock Thursday night, after a witness saw the man in trouble in the Hastings River. A body was located near Queens Head on Friday A report will now be…
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CO-OP THROWN A LIFELINE
The Hastings River Fishermen’s Co-operative has been thrown a lifeline, with the state government extending its licence by a year. The co-op says it’ll give them time to make plans for the future.
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CHAMBER CALLS FOR FORESHORE ENTITY
The possible sale of a Port Macquarie car park to Woolworths, has been met with strong community opposition in recent weeks. However the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce believes it has a plan of action that would provide the best outcome for stakeholders and the community.
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COUNCIL VOICES CONCERNS ABOUT FISHERMEN’S CO-OP
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has voiced its concern about the future of the Hastings River Fishermen’s Co-op. The business has been told by the Department of Primary Industries it must vacate the premises by December 31, and demolish the building. Council says the ruling could affect its Expression of Interest submission for the Plaza Carpark…
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PORT MACQUARIE’S FISHERMEN’S CO-OP IN THE FIRING LINE
One of Port Macquarie’s iconic businesses is in the firing line. The state government has told the Hastings River Fishermen’s Co-operative it has until December 31st to vacate the premises.
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MINOR FLOODING FOR HASTINGS AND MACLEAY
The Hastings and Macleay are continuing to experience minor flooding, despite the rain easing overnight. In Wauchope, the Hastings River peaked at 3.68 metres this morning. Rocks Ferry Reserve is flooded in parts, but the waterline is expected to drop this evening. While the Macleay River peaked at 4.6 metres in Kempsey at 11am, causing…
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RAIN DAMPENS OYSTER INDUSTRY’S BUSY SEASON
The Easter long weekend is one of the most profitable times of the year for the Mid North Coast’s oyster industry. However consistent rainfall has made for unfavourable harvesting conditions, meaning thousands of dollars in profit has been lost.
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STATE-OF-THE-ART JET SKI TO BE USED FOR BOATING ACCIDENTS
With the second most dangerous bar in the state, Port Macquarie is a hotspot for boating accidents. But a new piece of equipment is expected to make rescues faster and more efficient.