Tag: Port Macquarie
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ORGAN RECIPIENTS DRIVE HOME IMPORTANCE OF DONATION
The gift of life is by far the greatest of all – and today those who’ve received organ donations showed just how grateful they are. They’re taking part in an awareness ride, to mark the end of Donate Life Week, which encourages us to consider donating.
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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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NATURE PRIMARY SCHOOL MOVES CLOSER
Port Macquarie’s Nature School is pressing ahead with plans to start up a primary school. The organisation, which runs outdoor playgroups, is expecting to get the green light from the state government next month. In the meantime, it’s seeking expressions of interest from teachers and parents, and is holding an information session at the Innes…
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HORNE WINS HER 4TH SEASIDE CLASSIC
Wauchope golfer Jane Horne has shot a final round 83 to claim her fourth Seaside Classic in Port Macquarie. It was a four-way tie for second, with Bonnie Doon’s Jackie Ryder winning the countback.
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LOCALS LEADING IN SEASIDE CLASSIC
To golf now, and Port Macquarie’s Geri Lavender has shot a first round nine over par, to take the lead in the Ladies’ Seaside Classic. She’s sitting three shots ahead of 2015 champion Jane Horne from Wauchope, followed by fellow local Wendy Gordon. The westerly winds and fast greens made for challenging conditions on the…
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JAPANESE STUDENTS PUT ON A SHOW
Aged care residents in Port Macquarie were today treated to a taste of Japanese culture. It was part of an exchange program with the town’s sister city, Handa.
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BREAKERS CLINCH MINOR PREMIERSHIP
Reigning Group 3 champions Port City have taken out the minor premiership, finishing eight points clear of Macleay Valley. Port Macquarie, Taree and the Old Bar Pirates, rounding out the top five. The Breakers capped off their undefeated season with a 66-point thrashing of Forster-Tuncurry, ensuring the Hawks finish with the wooden spoon.
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STRONG FIELD FOR 50TH SEASIDE CLASSIC
Wauchope golfer Jane Horne will be looking to win her second Seaside Classic, when the prestigious tournament gets underway in Port Macquarie tomorrow. Sydney schoolgirl Hannah Park won’t be returning to defend her 2016 title, as she’s playing overseas. The same goes for Hunter golfer Dylan Perry, who won last year’s men’s Classic. But 2014…
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MX NATIONALS HIT PORT MACQUARIE
There was plenty of high-octane action in Port Macquarie today, for round eight of the MX Nationals. More than 100 of the country’s best riders battled it out for championship points on the challenging course. It’s the first time the event’s been held in the region, and organisers were impressed with the venue. “The Hastings…
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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.