Tag: Port Macquarie
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CSU OFFICIALLY OPENED IN PORT MACQUARIE
After years of planning and construction, Charles Sturt University’s Port Macquarie campus was officially opened today. Staff and students moved to the new site earlier this year, which is the first of three stages in the multi-million-dollar development. “This is a region that’s under-served in terms of higher education, and we really felt that we…
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TOWN BEACH KIOSK PUSHING FORWARD
The revitalisation of Port Macquarie’s Town Beach is progressing, with the operation tender awarded for the new food kiosk. It’s one of several projects to take a step forward at last night’s Council meeting.
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BANTING SENT PACKING FROM HAWAIIAN PRO
Port Macquarie surfer Matt Banting is in a tough position to re-qualify for the world tour, after crashing out of the Hawaiian Pro. The 21-year-old only managed a two-wave total of 11 in round three. He’ll need solid results in the remaining two Triple Crown events, if he wants to stick around in 2017.
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CAR SHOW MARKS END OF AN ERA
They’re traditionally two warring tribes, but Holden and Ford fans came together today, for a special car show in Port Macquarie. The event, marking the end of Australian manufacturing for the iconic brands.
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PROGRAM HELPING INDIGENOUS STUDENTS TRANSITION TO UNI
For students finishing high school, deciding on what to do next can often be one of the biggest challenges. That’s been recognised by Charles Sturt University’s Port Macquarie campus, which is helping Aboriginal students prepare for the next chapter.
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PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE TAKING SHAPE
The Pacific Highway upgrade between Port Macquarie and Kempsey has passed the half way mark. The billion-dollar project is on track to be finished by the end of next year.
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LAKE ROAD ROUNDABOUT READY TO OPEN
It’s hoped traffic problems on Port Macquarie’s Lake Road will come to an end, when the new Blackbutt Road roundabout opens tomorrow. The $2.3 million upgrade aims to improve safety at the notorious intersection, and ease congestion in the industrial area. The works took six months to complete, and included a new median strip to…
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HARD KNOCKS CHOIR READY FOR BIG DEBUT
It’s captured the hearts of people right across the globe, and now the School of Hard Knocks has a choir in Port Macquarie. It’s the first regional program of the internationally-acclaimed music group.
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STINGERS KNOCKED OUT OF REGIONAL BASH
The Macquarie Coast Stingers have been knocked out of the T20 Regional Bash. Northern Rivers Rock chasing down the target with three overs to spare.
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NEW LOOK FOR HISTORICAL SITES
Two of Port Macquarie’s main historical attractions have been spruced up. Stage 5 of the Tacking Point Lighthouse Project is complete, while the Museum has received a new courtyard.