Tag: Port Macquarie
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BANTING’S WAIT CONTINUES AT SUNSET
The wait continues for Port Macquarie surfer Matt Banting, after another lay-day was called at the World Cup in Hawaii. Only one round has been completed at Sunset Beach this week, due to poor conditions. Banting will start against Brazilian Miguel Pupo in Heat 15 of Round 3. The 21-year-old is fighting to remain on…
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LOCAL BAND GEARING UP FOR FESTIVAL DEBUT
For many up-and-coming musicians, playing to a sell out crowd is the stuff of dreams. Well, a young Port Macquarie band is about to do just that – when it opens Festival of The Sun next weekend.
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LIFEGUARDS TAKE BEACH SAFETY MESSAGE TO SCHOOLS
With Summer all but upon us, lifeguards in Port Macquarie are on a mission to keep beaches safe. They’ve been working their way around local primary schools, teaching students potentially life-saving lessons.
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PORT PRIMED FOR STATE CUP
Port Macquarie will be well-represented at the Touch Football State Cup this weekend. The locals are confident they’ve got what it takes to claim some silverware this year.
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BLUEBOTTLES INVADE FLYNNS BEACH
The red and yellow flags were back up at Flynns Beach today, after an influx of bluebottles forced its closure yesterday. Strong north easterly swells blew thousands of jellyfish onto the sand, stinging a number of people. The bluebottles were still hanging around today, but should gradually wash back out to sea. In the meantime,…
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ROSIE BATTY TO SPEAK IN PORT MACQUARIE
It’s been confirmed domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty will be the special guest at next year’s Hastings Heroines Awards in Port Macquarie. The former Australian of The Year will share her inspirational story at the annual breakfast fundraiser, held on International Women’s Day. “It’s a very strong message that she has to send to the…
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HASTINGS THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL
Hastings has booked its place in the inter-district cricket grand final, with a win over Manning in Port Macquarie. The hosts chased down their 263-run target with five overs to spare.
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PORT UNITES TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
There was a big show of support for the annual White Ribbon Walk in Port Macquarie today. It was a sea of white, as hundreds marched along the coast, taking a stand against domestic violence. The nine kilometre walk started at Lighthouse Beach, finishing at the Town Green.
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COFFS CREWS WIN GOLD IN STATE TITLES
Coffs Harbour dominated today’s short-course action in the Outrigger State Titles at Port Macquarie. Its crews finished first and second in this morning’s 10 kilometre race, followed by Newcastle. The course ran from the river mouth to Nobby’s Headland, and back. “Conditions have been pretty close to perfect for what we wanted and what we…
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WORLD’S FASTEST SOLAR CAR ON SHOW
They’re touted as the way of the future, and today a solar-powered car stopped off in Port Macquarie. Built by Sydney engineering students, it could soon become the first model legally allowed on Australian roads.