Tag: Port Macquarie
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BREAKERS LOOK TO GO BACK-TO-BACK
In local league, the stage is set for a fiery group 3 grand final in Port Macquarie on Sunday. Port City is gunning for back-to-back premierships, while the Mustangs are hoping to cause the upset of the year.
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VARIETY BASH ROLLS INTO PORT
A loud and colourful convoy of cars rolled into Port Macquarie today, as part of the 27th annual Variety Vic Bash. The group left Melbourne last week, on a week-long mission to raise money for children in need. “In the first 2 days in Victoria, we gave away $170,000 worth of equipment, so it’s been…
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CBD UPGRADE TAKING SHAPE
Port Macquarie’s multi-million-dollar CBD redevelopment is fast moving ahead. But with car access completely cut off, shop owners have been feeling the pinch.
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TOWN BEACH EROSION WOES CONTINUE
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has built a temporary rock wall on a badly-eroded section of Town Beach. Big waves and high tides have eaten away at the sand dune in recent days, leaving the footpath exposed. It’s hoped the rocks will prevent further damage, until more repairs are conducted.
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LOCAL HEROES AWARDED
There are many unsung heroes in our community, volunteering their time to help others. Today, some of them were recognised at a special ceremony in Port Macquarie.
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FIRIES TURN UP THE HEAT IN PORT
The air was cold, but the competition was hot on the final day of the Regional Firefighter Championships in Port Macquarie. Kelso took the overall title, ahead of Bega and Kootingal RFS.
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TEEN CHARGED OVER BUILDING FIRES
Police have charged a 17-year-old boy over an early-morning blaze, which destroyed a house in Port Macquarie on Sunday. The Gordon Street property was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Luckily, no one was inside. The boy is also accused of lighting a fire inside the abandoned Food For Less building in May, and a…
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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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FOTSUN ANNOUNCES 2017 LINEUP
Port Macquarie’s Festival of the Sun has released its 2017 line up, with Meg Mac among the big names set to light up the stage. Organisers, promising this year’s event will be out of this world.
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JETS TOUR MATCH A HUGE SUCCESS
The Newcastle Jets have smashed the Mid North Coast select side 7-nil in a pre-season friendly at Port Macquarie. A massive crowd packed Regional Stadium for the highly anticipated clash.