Tag: Port Macquarie
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HASTINGS YOUTHS TREATED TO FREE MUSIC EVENT
Port Macquarie was grooving today, as up-and-coming artists took to the stage for a free music festival. Now in its fourth year, Waves and Melodies is a highlight of the region’s Youth Week celebrations.
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DOLPHINS FALL TO BANKSTOWN AT HOME
Port Macquarie remains winless in the men’s State League, after a 90-76 loss to Bankstown at home last night. The Dolphins held their own against the Bruins for most of the match.
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HEAVY RAIN REPLENISHES HASTINGS WATER SUPPLY
For all its devastation, ex-Cyclone Debbie had a silver lining for the Hastings Valley. Heavy rainfall has replenished local water supplies, meaning the Level 1 restrictions may be removed as early as next week.
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PORT MACQUARIE TOMATOES WIN TOP AWARD
Port Macquarie’s Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries has once again impressed judges at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The producer, winning top gong for a seventh year – this time, with its Flavorino tomatoes. The company says it almost didn’t enter the competition this year, due to the extreme hot weather.
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MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PORT MACQUARIE
For people doing it tough, finding a place to live in Port Macquarie could soon become a lot easier. The state government is looking to the private and not-for-profit sectors, to deliver more affordable housing.
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DOLPHINS DETERMINED TO BREAK LOSING STREAK
Port Macquarie is hoping to score its first win of the State League basketball season when it takes on Bankstown this weekend. Coach Mark Champion says the home court advantage could give the Dolphins the edge they need.
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PORT TEAMS READY FOR GROUP 3 SEASON
The Group 3 rugby league season gets underway this weekend. Reigning premiers the Breakers host Wingham, while the Port Macquarie Sharks head south to take on the Hawks.
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MAN SWEPT ONTO ROCKS BY ROGUE WAVE
A man’s been taken to hospital with broken legs, after he fell onto rocks in Port Macquarie this morning. The 29-year-old was walking in a group below the Tacking Point lighthouse, when a rogue wave bowled him over, shortly after 10:30. Lifeguards, paramedics and SES volunteers rushed to the man’s aid… He was lifted back…
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MAN CHARGED WITH VANDALISING WAR MEMORIAL
Port Macquarie’s war memorial has been the target of a senseless act of vandalism, which has left veterans shaking their heads. Police have charged a 47-year-old man – he’s accused of covering the statue with offensive slogans.
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RAIN PUTS CRICKET FINAL IN DOUBT
Hastings cricketers will be hoping for a pause in the rain this weekend, for the first grade decider between Macquarie and Wauchope RSL. Already postponed once due to wet weather, the final at Oxley Oval is looking like another wash-out. If this weekend’s fixture doesn’t go ahead, minor premiers Macquarie will take the trophy.