Tag: Port Macquarie
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NEW LOOK FOR OXIDE PARK
There were plenty of smiles in Port Macquarie today, as the new-look Oxide Park officially opened to the community. The $60,000 facelift involved transforming the site into a more vibrant and family-friendly area. Among the new attractions – a nature play space, painted basketball court and scooter tracks. “We felt the park needed a meeting…
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MACLEAY WINS U12S FINAL
Macleay Red has taken out the Mid North Coast under 12s cricket grand final, with a win over Hastings Sixers. Macleay set a formidable target of 173, spearheaded by opener Jack Wakely. He top scored with 72 runs, before being caught out late in the contest. His dismissal, leaving the visitors on 7 for 147.…
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LOCALS IMPRESS AT INTERBRANCH CHAMPS
Mid North Coast surf lifesavers performed better than expected at the NSW Interbranch Championships on the Central Coast over the weekend. The region placed ninth out of 11 in the final point score – one better than last year. Tacking Point Surf Club’s Finn Askew brought home silver in the Under 15s male surf race.
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MORE BLOOD DONORS NEEDED OVER CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a time of giving – but according to the Red Cross, the best gift of all can’t be bought. The Port Macquarie blood bank needs another 200 donations to meet demand over the festive period.
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BIG WEEKEND AT FOTSUN
Some of Australia’s best musicians took to the stage in Port Macquarie this weekend, for the 14th Festival of the Sun. More than 3,000 people attended the event over three days.
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ONE SLEEP ‘TIL FOTSUN
Port Macquarie’s breakwall will be a hive of activity this weekend, as the 14th Festival of the Sun gets underway. The boutique event has lured a number of big-name acts, and will this year feature a taste of comedy.
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WILD STORM HITS THE MID NORTH COAST
Mother Nature’s fury was felt heavily on the Mid North Coast yesterday. Thousands of properties were left in the dark, as severe rain, winds and lighting hit the region.
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GOLF PROGRAM BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
A special clinic was held in Port Macquarie today, enabling those living with a disability to try their hand at golf. Run by Empower Golf Australia, the program makes make the sport more accessible, through the use of mobility equipment. Some participants, teeing off for the first time since becoming disabled. “Even today, we saw…
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PORT BOWS OUT IN STATE CUP SEMIS
Murwillumbah has claimed the Mixed Opens trophy at touch football’s State Cup in Port Macquarie this afternoon. While it was a disappointing end for the local campaign, with three sides bowing out in the Semi Finals.
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POLICE INJURED DURING PORT MACQUARIE DOMESTIC DISPUTE
Two police have been injured during a domestic incident on the mid north coast today. Around 7 o’clock this morning, a 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl became involved in a domestic altercation at their home on Hollingsworth Street in Port Macquarie. Police attended the scene and separated the parties in the backyard. The girl…