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  • PINSON UP FOR ANOTHER CRACK

    PINSON UP FOR ANOTHER CRACK

    A third candidate has joined the race to become the Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor. Wauchope businesswoman Peta Pinson, confirming she’ll contest the July 29 by-election, after failing to topple Peter Besseling last year. She joins councillors Rob Turner and Sharon Griffiths in the running for the top job.

  • BESSELING RESIGNS AS HASTINGS MAYOR

    BESSELING RESIGNS AS HASTINGS MAYOR

    Port Macquarie-Hastings residents are set to return to the polls, following the shock resignation of Mayor Peter Besseling. Mr Besseling has stepped down to take on the role of Managing Director of local company Birdon Marine.

  • COUNCIL LAB SETTLES INTO NEW HOME

    COUNCIL LAB SETTLES INTO NEW HOME

    Port Macquarie’s council environmental laboratory has officially moved into its new home at Charles Sturt University. The joint venture is being hailed as a win for ratepayers and students.

  • TUFFINS LANE DISCUSSED AT FIRST COUNCIL MEETING

    TUFFINS LANE DISCUSSED AT FIRST COUNCIL MEETING

    There’s a fresh twist in the Tuffins Lane sports field saga, with the owner offering to sell the land to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. The issue was discussed behind closed doors last night, at the first council meeting of the new term.

  • COUNTDOWN TO HASTINGS COUNCIL ELECTION

    COUNTDOWN TO HASTINGS COUNCIL ELECTION

    With less than a week until Hastings residents head to the polls, the race for a seat on Council is heating up. Candidates were put through their paces at a recent community forum in Port Macquarie.

  • KEW WASTE STATION PUSHING AHEAD

    KEW WASTE STATION PUSHING AHEAD

    Offloading rubbish is about to become easier for Camden Haven residents, thanks to a new hi-tech facility. Construction will soon start on the $3.6-million Kew Waste Station, replacing the Dunbogan landfill site that’s at full capacity.

  • HOUSTON MITCHELL DRIVE STEAMING AHEAD

    HOUSTON MITCHELL DRIVE STEAMING AHEAD

    While today’s weather was no help, work to improve the busy Houston Mitchell Drive is still progressing. The $7 million upgrade is expected to be finished by late October.

  • HASTINGS DRAFT BUDGET ON DISPLAY

    HASTINGS DRAFT BUDGET ON DISPLAY

    Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has released its draft budget for the next financial year. It’s a lot lighter on capital works spending, with a greater emphasis on finishing major projects.

  • HERONS CREEK RESIDENTS SAY ‘NO’ TO NEW QUARRY

    HERONS CREEK RESIDENTS SAY ‘NO’ TO NEW QUARRY

    Residents of the small township of Herons Creek, south of Port Macquarie, are vowing to fight plans for a new quarry near their homes. They’re concerned the project, if approved, will damage local waterways.

  • FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TIMBER BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS

    FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TIMBER BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS

    Three old timber bridges in the Hastings are in line for replacement, after Council secured $1.2 million in federal funding. The much-needed upgrades will improve safety and productivity in the Byabarra and Kendall areas.