Tag: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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Laurieton’s Switch on Seymour project nears completion
A revamp of the Laurieton CBD is nearing completion – aiming to give the local economy a much-need boost. But, not everyone is feeling the love – with one business claiming the project is having the opposite effect.
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WAUCHOPE COMMUNITY STILL PICKING UP THE PIECES POST FLASH FLOODING
The recovery continues in Wauchope- a week on from the flash flooding that ravaged the town. Locals are now taking a drainage issue to Port Macquarie Hastings Council.
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WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFT AFTER 12 MONTHS IN PORT MACQUARIE
After 12 months of water restrictions in place for the Port Macquarie-Hastings region today, all restrictions are lifted. The downgrade from level two comes after consistent rainfall in February and March, the water storage currently sitting at 73 per cent. The community is encouraged to continue to reduce water usage, while council focuses on future…
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BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD COMES TO AN END FOR MID NORTH COAST
After a horrific bushfire season, the danger period has come to a end on the Mid North Coast. MidCoast and Port Macquarie-Hastings residents will no longer need fire permits from March 1. But, firefighters say although the danger period is over, there’s still potential for blazes to start. People are reminded penalties apply if they…
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WATER RESTRICTIONS MAY EASE FOR PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS
Level four water restrictions may be easing for the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, with the topic hot on the agenda at tomorrow night’s council meeting. Severe restrictions have been in place since the end of January. But after recent rainfall, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is hoping to reduce the restrictions to level three. (VISION ONLY)
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PINSON STEERS FIRST COUNCIL MEETING
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has agreed to write to the Local Government Minister, seeking changes to by-election rules. The decision was made during last night’s meeting – the first under Mayor Peta Pinson.
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PETA PINSON ELECTED MAYOR
After days of waiting, the Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayoral race has finally been decided. Businesswoman Peta Pinson securing the top job ahead of councillor Rob Turner in the preference tally. She replaces Peter Besseling, who resigned in May.
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MAYORAL HOPEFULS FACE ANXIOUS WAIT
While the result won’t be called for days, Peta Pinson is looking a good chance of becoming Port Macquarie’s first female Mayor. She holds a six per-cent lead over Rob Turner in the primary vote count, but that could change after preferences.
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BALLOT DRAWN FOR MAYORAL BY-ELECTION
The ballot has been drawn ahead of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayoral by-election, with Councillor Sharon Griffiths scoring prime position. One below her is Acting Mayor Lisa Intemann, while Councillor Rob Turner drew last. Greens candidate Lauren Edwards and Independent Peta Pinson – who both unsuccessfully ran in last year’s election – are listed third and…
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INTEMANN TO RUN FOR MAYOR
The race for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s top job is heating up, with Deputy Mayor Lisa Intemann putting herself in the running. After almost two decades on Council, she says she’s got the experience.