Tag: Port Macquarie
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SCHOOLS PLAY FOR NORTH COAST CROWN
Schools Cup netball action returned to Port Macquarie today, with the North Coast finals. The winning teams from five divisions will compete for the State Title Sydney.
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PORT MACQUARIE GEARING UP FOR MX NATIONALS
Reigning champion Dean Ferris will be looking to move closer to another title, when the MX Nationals land in Port Macquarie this weekend. The best riders in Australia will hit the track on Sunday, for round 8.
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FIRIES TO FACE OFF IN PORT
Port Macquarie will turn up the heat next month, as the state’s best firefighters battle it out in the Regional Championships. Around 30 teams will take part in the third and final round.
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SURFER RESCUED FROM MASSIVE SWELL
A reminder for people to be sensible in the large surf, after two people were swept out to sea off Port Macquarie. An off-duty lifeguard came to the rescue of a bodyboarder, struggling off Town Beach after losing his board yesterday morning. Less than an hour later, another man was swept out in the run-off…
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NORTH COAST CENTRES RACING TOWARDS TOP OF SPEEDING FINES
Two North Coast centres have gained accolades many wouldn’t hope for. Nabiac and Coffs Harbour have been named in the top 10 spots in New South Wales for speeding.
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WILDCATS UPSET PORT SAINTS
In local soccer, Taree has scored a much-needed win, downing the Port Saints by four goals in last night’s catch-up game. With the business end of the season just around the corner, the Wildcats are desperate to stay in touch with the competition leaders.
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WATER PARK PLANNED FOR BREAKWALL
Plans to redevelop one of Port Macquarie’s major tourist destinations will be a talking point at tonight’s Council meeting. A water park and bicycle path are being proposed for the Breakwall Holiday Park, in an area occupied by cabins. The Assessment Panel has failed to reach a decision on the development application – after some…
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TALES OF GREATNESS AT YOUTH SUMMIT
Dare to dream, that was the message in Port Macquarie today, as a youth summit got underway. Business people, scientists and even hip-hop artists were inspiring our future leaders in more ways than one.
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PRE-POLLING OPENS FOR MAYORAL BY-ELECTION
The battle to become Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor is now well and truly underway. Pre-polling has opened for the July 29 by-election – with many voters choosing to get in early.
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FISHERMAN PLUNGES DOWN PORT MACQUARIE CLIFF
A rock fisherman has miraculously survived, after plunging 15 metres down a cliff at Port Macquarie this morning. It took rescuers more than three hours to winch him to safety.