Tag: Port Macquarie
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LOCAL MPs HOPING FOR HOSPITAL CASH
Mid North Coast MPs have revealed their wishlists ahead of tomorrow’s state budget – and hospital funding features prominently.
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SHARKS CLAIM CRUCIAL WIN
Port Macquarie has climbed to fourth on the Group 3 rugby league ladder, after a crucial win over Old Bar. The Sharks, narrowly edging out the Pirates in testing conditions.
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RAIN NO DAMPENER ON CUP DAY
Wet weather has taken a toll on this year’s Wauchope Cup – with crowd numbers down on last year. But there were still plenty of celebrations on what is the jockey club’s biggest meet of the year.
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POLICE ALLEGEDLY DISCOVER DRUGS AND CASH IN PROPERTY SEARCH
Cannabis, methlyamphetamine, and a sum of cash have been seized in a property search on the mid-north coast. Around 10am yesterday, police executed a search warrant at a home in Port Macquarie. Police allege they found a sophisticated hydroponic setup, housing 15 cannabis plants, as well as dry cannabis. An amount of methlyamphetamine, a small…
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STAR OF LEGS CHASING WAUCHOPE CUP WIN
A strong field has nominated for this weekend’s Wauchope Cup in Port Macquarie. Local trainer Tas Morton is chasing victory in the $32,000 feature race, with gelding ‘Star of Legs’.
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ROAD WORK CAUSING DELAYS
Roadworks are causing delays on one of Port Macquarie’s main arterial roads. $1.6 million is being spent upgrading Gordon Street, between Lake Road and Horton Street, to improve safety and pedestrian access. More than 21,000 vehicles travel along the 250-metre stretch every day. The work is expected to be finished by September, and motorists are…
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THIEVES TARGETING TRADIES’ TOOLS
A warning tonight for tradies to lock up their vehicles, following a spate of tool thefts in the Port Macquarie region. Over the last month, thieves have been breaking into utes and trucks, parked overnight in residential areas, mainly around Ocean Drive near Lake Cathie. “Secure those vehicles in a garage if at all possible,…
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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.
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BREAKERS LOOKING THE GOODS
Half way through the Group 3 season, Port City is again looking every bit premiership material. The Breakers are yet to lose a game, but coach Dan Kemp says a lot can change in seven rounds.
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CRONULLA WINS TEAMS CHALLENGE
Cronulla has taken out this year’s Port Macquarie Teams Bodyboarding Challenge, beating the host club by just two points. Returning after a few year’s absence, the iconic event saw some former world champions take to the surf.