Tag: Port Macquarie
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POLICE CRACKING DOWN ON RURAL CRIME
Phone apps could be the newest crime fighting tool for New South Wales farmers. It’s one of several ideas discussed at a statewide police conference in Port Macquarie, aimed at driving down rural crime.
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ICONIC BUILDING ON ITS WAY OUT
The iconic Hastings River Fishermen’s Co-Op building in Port Macquarie will be gone before Christmas. The State Government has awarded a $110,000 contract for the demolition of the building, which was vacated in June. The connecting wharf will also be removed, making way for a revamp of the foreshore area. Member for Port Macquarie Leslie…
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SNAKES ON THE MOVE
As the weather warms up, we’re being warned to keep an eye out for snakes. There’s been an increase in sightings around the Hastings, particularly in beach areas.
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MAN APPREHENDED BOARDING A FLIGHT WITH QUANTITY OF DRUGS
A man has been caught attempting to board a flight to Lord Howe Island with a quantity of drugs. The 29-year-old was arrested before boarding at Port Macquarie Airport yesterday. When searching his luggage, police allegedly found cannabis, MDMA and Amphetamines. He’ll front Port Macquarie Local Court on November 16.
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NEW SPORTS PRECINCT FOR WAUCHOPE
After weeks of uncertainty, the fate of the sporting fields at Tuffins Lane has been decided. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has chosen to turn its back on the site, and build a new precinct at Wauchope.
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BANTING ENTERS ELIMINATION ROUND IN PORTUGAL
Port Macquarie’s Matt Banting will surf in a sudden-death heat in round two of the Rip Curl Pro in Portugal. The 22-year-old came second in his opening battle, to a high-scoring Kelly Slater.
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SHARK STATION BACK UP AND RUNNING
More than two months after it was damaged, Port Macquarie’s shark listening station is back up and running. The Department of Primary Industries yesterday replaced the device, which was installed at Lighthouse Beach earlier this year. The buoy was snapped in half by rough seas during the east coast low in August.
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HASTINGS PUBLIC STUDENTS GO FOR GOLD
The Rio Games may have come and gone, but the Olympic spirit arrived in Port Macquarie today. More than 300 Hastings Public School students represented 15 countries in a little athletics carnival. There was an open ceremony and lighting of the cauldron, before kids went for gold. “We have a variety of different activities, ranging…
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SPEEDS ALLEGEDLY REACH 140KPH DURING PORT MACQUARIE PURSUIT
Police have used road spikes and capsicum spray to end a 90km pursuit on the mid north coast, where it is alleged speeds up to 140km/h were reached. Just before 11pm on Friday, police were travelling on the Pacific Highway at Kundabung north of Port Macquarie, when they saw a 4WD allegedly exceeding the speed…
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PORT MACQUARIE CREWS LOOKING STRONG
Port Macquarie will miss the opening round of the North Coast Surf Boat Series this weekend. And despite only having two crews, the club is confident it can produce strong results this season.