Tag: Port Macquarie
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BIG CROWDS AT NEW YEAR’S DAY RACES
Thousands started 2017 trackside, at Port Macquarie’s New Year’s Day races. It’s the second-biggest day on the local racing calendar.
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CROWDS WELCOME 2017 ON THE BEACH
The hot weather drew thousands to Port Macquarie beaches on the first day of 2017. It’s been a busy time for our lifeguards, who’ve performed a large number of rescues over the break.
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HOSPITAL WORKERS RALLY IN PORT MACQUARIE
Health workers rallied in Port Macquarie today, against the Baird Government’s plans to partially privatise four regional hospitals. They say the government’s repeating mistakes of the past – something the Health Minister denies.
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HASTINGS THUNDER CLAIMS 130 RUN WIN
Hastings Thunder claimed its first win of the over 35s inter-district cricket season, downing Macleay at Oxley Oval yesterday. Rob McColl top-scored on 60 runs, as the host notched up a strong target of 227. In reply, Macleay was bowled out for 94 – Kurt Crane taking 5 for 30 off 10 straight overs.
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ST AGNES PARISH SAVES TUFFINS LANE
Sporting groups in Port Macquarie have been thrown a lifeline, with the local Catholic diocese purchasing the Tuffins Lane playing fields. The St Agnes Parish says it wanted to ensure the land remains available to the community, after the owner gave sports clubs 18 months to vacate. Tuffins lane is home to thousands of touch…
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STADIUM EXPANSION ALMOST FINISHED
The long-awaited expansion of Port Macquarie’s Indoor Stadium is almost complete. Ahead of its grand opening, NBN News has been given a look inside the multi-million-dollar venue.
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PREMIER LEAGUE PROPOSAL GAINING TRACTION
Talks are underway to establish a new re-formatted Mid North Coast cricket league. The competition would combine first grade teams from the Hastings, Taree and Kempsey – in attempt to lift the local standard of the sport.
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NEW TOURISM WEBSITE LAUNCHED
A new tourism website has been launched, in the hope of luring more visitors to the Greater Port Macquarie area. It highlights the main attractions of the region – including Wauchope and Camden Haven – and includes a booking portal. “There’s so much more information on this website – it’s easily accessible – it’s also…
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BANTING WITHDRAWS FROM PIPE MASTERS
Port Macquarie surfer Matt Banting has revealed a pelvic injury forced him to pull out of the Pipeline Masters in Hawaii. The 21-year-old withdrew a few days before the event – ending his chances of re-qualifying for next year’s Championship Tour. Banting has since posted on social media, saying he’s devastated, and will need four…
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T20 ACTION HITS THE HASTINGS
Wauchope RSL will be eyeing back-to-back titles, when Twenty20 cricket returns to the Hastings this weekend. Five teams will compete for the May Kelly Cup this season.