Tag: Port Macquarie
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HUGE SWELL CLOSES PORT MACQUARIE BEACHES
All of Port Macquarie’s beaches were closed today due to dangerous surf. Southerly swells reaching five metres pounded the coast, with similar conditions expected tomorrow and Thursday. Lifeguards will continue monitoring the surf, and are urging people to avoid swimming at unpatrolled beaches.
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POLICE SEEKING OWNERS OF STOLEN PROPERTY
Police are trying to return a large amount of property, seized from a Port Macquarie home, to its rightful owners. The massive haul, believed to have been stolen, was recovered last month, but at this stage, no charges have been laid. Police will be showing the items to residents this Wednesday. “We believe that it…
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DOLPHINS SUFFER SEASON-OPENING LOSS
The Port Macquarie Dolphins have had a disappointing start to their State League basketball campaign, losing to Coffs Harbour last night. After a close first half, the Suns broke away in the third quarter to claim the win.
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OVER 50s COMPETE FOR STATE TITLE
Cricketers from across NSW are on the Mid North Coast for the inaugural Over 50s State Championships. More than 120 players from 10 teams are competing – with a handful making selection for next year’s nationals.
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PMBA LOOKING BACK TO GLORY DAYS
It’s considered the bodyboarding capital of Australia, but in recent years, Port Macquarie hasn’t quite lived up to the title. The club’s been struggling for numbers, and is looking for a revival in its 30th year.
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PORT MACQUARIE INDOOR STADIUM OPENS
More than a decade after it was first mooted, the multi-million dollar expansion of Port Macquarie’s Indoor Stadium is finally complete. For many sporting groups who use the venue, it couldn’t come soon enough.
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HIGH SPEED BROADBAND AROUND THE CORNER
Port Macquarie will soon have access to high speed internet, with the National Broadband Network finally being rolled out. 28,000 homes and businesses will be able to connect by the middle of the year.
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REVAMPED MARINE RESCUE BASE OFFICIALLY OPENED
After spending years on Council’s to-do list, the upgrade of Port Macquarie Marine Rescue’s radio base has been crossed off. The new-and-improved building was officially opened today.
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FORTUNATE ENDING FOR MISSING PORT MACQUARIE MAN
A 50-year-old man that had been missing since Friday on the mid north coast has been found alive and well. Sean Ingram was last seen around 11am on Friday, when he left his house on a rural property on Shoreline Drive in Port Macquarie. Just before 10am this morning, the man was found in nearby…
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MANLY WINS JUNIOR STATE CUP
Manly have been crowned club champions at the NSW Touch Football Junior State Cup in Port Macquarie. The host club performed well, with three teams making the quarter finals.