Tag: Port Macquarie
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FLEXIBLE LEASES HELPING START-UPS
Opening a new shop can be a costly, and often daunting, task. But several business owners in Port Macquarie have recently taken the plunge, thanks to a council initiative.
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TRIBUTES FLOW FOR LOCAL MAN
Police have confirmed the death of Port Macquarie man Chok Ming Chan was not suspicious. The 81-year-old’s death has shocked residents, who say he was a kind and gentle man.
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DRIVERS ENCOURAGED TO REPORT WILD DEER
Hastings motorists are being encouraged to report any road encounters with wild deer over the last 12 months. Police are working with North Coast Local Land Services to reduce the animal’s impacts on the local community. More than 80 road accidents have been recorded since 2009, and police say reporting incidents will help them monitor…
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STATE CUP CONTRACT EXTENDED
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has secured another 12 months hosting rights for the NSW Touch Football State Cup. It means the contract will run to the end of next year, alongside the Junior State Cup, which expires in 2018. The announcement comes amid discussions about the future of the Tuffins Lane sports fields, where the two…
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INJURED MAN DIES IN HOSPITAL
Police have released a photo of an 81-year-old man who was found mysteriously injured on a Port Macquarie street last week. Chok Ming Chan died in hospital yesterday, after he was found with head injuries on William Street late Tuesday night. Detectives have now spoken to a number of witnesses, but believe there are still…
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NEW HASTINGS CRICKET SEASON UNDERWAY
Port Pirates downed the the Magpies in the Hastings River District Cricket Association’s season opener. Macquarie had a narrow win over Wauchope RSL, in a meeting that doubled as a Country Plate match. While Lower Clarence recorded a massive win over the Pirates in their knockout clash.
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BANTING FALLS SHORT IN QUARTER FINAL
Port Macquarie’s Matt Banting has been shown the door to the Quiksilver Pro in France, after a narrow quarter final loss to Keanu Asing. The 22-year-old needed a 6.55 wave to make the final four. But Banting fell agonisingly short of the Hawaiian’s final score of 13.04.
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BANTING MAKES QUARTER FINALS IN FRANCE
Port Macquarie’s Matt Banting is into the quarter finals of the Quiksilver Pro in France. A narrow win in his round four heat means he’ll post his best-ever result.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS BOOST LOCAL TOURISM
Tourism operators in Port Macquarie are celebrating, after another busy two weeks of school holidays. The favourable weather, drawing thousands of visitors to the seaside town.
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TAS MORTON CONFIDENT OF PORT CUP WIN
Local hopes rest on Don’t Nicme heading into tomorrow’s $100,000 Port Macquarie Cup. Trainer Tas Morton is eyeing his first home win, but he’ll have to fend off a host of big-name trainers, including Gai Waterhouse.