Tag: Port Macquarie
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VIKINGS EYEING FOURTH-STRAIGHT PREMIERSHIP
The Upper Mid North Rugby Union competition gets underway this weekend. Hastings Valley is eyeing its fourth-consecutive title, but expects a tough opener against Southern Cross University.
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EASTER ART SHOW ATTRACTS QUALITY ENTRIES
A collection of vibrant and eye-catching artworks are on display in Port Macquarie. The 42nd Easter Art Exhibition features entries from Grafton down to Newcastle.
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EASTER CROWDS SOAK UP THE SUN ON HASTINGS BEACHES
Thankfully, the long weekend has gone without tragedy on Port Macquarie-Hastings beaches. The bumper crowds, a welcome sight for local lifeguards, after a quiet last few months.
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QUACKING GOOD TIME AT EASTER DUCK RACE
Forget about Easter egg hunts, in Port Macquarie there was a race of a different kind. More than 1,200 yellow ducks made a splash down Kooloonbung Creek, in the annual Charity Duck Race. Duck number 243 took out the business house race in just under 10 minutes. Large crowds turned out for the family fun…
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HASTINGS HERITAGE FESTIVAL UNDERWAY
From convict tales to timber mills – the Hastings Valley’s rich history will be on show over the next fortnight. The 2017 Heritage Festival is underway, with the Douglas Vale Homestead and Vineyard the star attraction.
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DIGGING DEEP FOR KOALA HOSPITAL
Port Macquarie’s Koala Hospital is throwing open its doors this weekend. The Easter fun day gives volunteers a chance to show people what they do, and raise much-needed funds in the process.
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TOP FUTSAL COACH INSPIRES NEXT GENERATION
Junior futsal players in Port Macquarie have been given inspiration from one of Australia’s top coaches. Raffaele Capasso has been called in to conduct a two-day skills clinic.
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LEONHARDT IN HOT FORM AT NATIONALS
Port Macquarie swimming sensation Paige Leonhardt has again impressed in the pool, booking a spot in the finals of the Australian Championships. The 16-year-old Paralympian placed fourth in the 100-metre multi-class butterfly this morning, shaving more than two seconds off the Australia S10 record for her age group, which she previously held. Leonhardt will return…
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POLICE PLEA FOR FATALITY-FREE EASTER
Last year, eight people tragically lost their lives on Australian roads over the Easter break. Police on the mid north coast have issued a stern warning to drivers, in a bid to keep the long weekend fatality-free.
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EVERINGHAM MAKING A SPLASH AT AUS TITLES
Port Macquarie swimmer Mekayla Everingham has missed out on qualifying for the World Titles in the 100 metre breaststroke. The 19-year-old placed 12th in her preliminary heat at the Australian Championships this morning. It followed an impressive 8th place finish in last night’s 50 metre final. Everingham will have one last shot at qualifying in…