Tag: Port Macquarie
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PORT READY FOR DOGGY DAY OUT
Hundreds of pooches will put their best paw forward in Port Macquarie this weekend, for the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. The annual outing raises much needed funds for the local shelter, with prizes awarded for the best dressed and most skilled dogs. The walk starts at 10am Sunday at Oxley Oval.
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DATE SET FOR MAYORAL BY-ELECTION
Port Macquarie-Hastings residents will head to the polls on July 29 to elect a new Mayor, following Peter Besseling’s sudden resignation last week. Nominations close the day before, and so far, councillors Rob Turner and Sharon Griffiths have both declared their intention to run. Should either of them win, it’ll trigger a second by-election for…
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SCHOOLS FUTSAL TEAMS FIGHT FOR REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS
Port Macquarie High is celebrating tonight after downing St Columba in the under 19 boys final of the Hastings School Futsal Titles today. In the under 19 girls, Westport High took the crown over Wauchope High. They’ll all represent the region at the Northern New South Wales Champion of Champions later this year.
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STUDENTS EXPLORE LIFE AFTER SCHOOL
Deciding what path to follow after high school can be tough, but today’s Mid Coast Careers Market aimed to make it a lot easier. More than 1000 students met with 80 exhibitors – exploring a wide variety of options, including university and beauty school. “So the idea is that this is an awareness, they don’t…
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PORT TRIO ARRIVES IN SPAIN FOR WORLD CUP
Three Port Macquarie futsal players have touched down in Spain ahead of the Women’s World Cup. Shannon Day, Sophie Jones and Britt Hargreaves are part of the Australian team competing in the five day tournament. The girls begin their campaign early Thursday morning our time, against Russia.
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MX RIDERS HIT MUDDY PORT TRACK
Wollongong’s Corey James has taken out the Pro Open class in round three of the East Coast Motocross Series in Port Macquarie. More than 300 riders from across the state competed in the two-day event.
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RATE HIKE TO FUND ROAD MAINTENANCE
Ratepayers in the Port Macquarie-Hastings can expect to pay more, to cover the cost of maintaining local roads. Council’s received approval to continue its Special Rate Variation.
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PORT SWIMMING CLUB SECURES COUNTRY REGIONALS
Swimmers from all over New South Wales will journey to Port Macquarie next year, for the Country Regional meet. It’ll be the first time the club hosts the event, but lane space could prove a problem.
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THORPE MAKES A SPLASH IN PORT MACQUARIE
There was more buzz than usual at Port Macquarie pool today, as one of the biggest names in Australian swimming dropped in. Ian Thorpe was promoting a new program, aimed at getting more kids involved in the sport.
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NETBALLERS HIT PORT FOR REGIONAL LEAGUE FINALS
Woolgoolga’s Open netball side has toppled defending champions Hastings Valley to claim the Division One North Coast Regional League title. Teams from all over the region were in Port Macquarie for the finals.