Tag: Port Macquarie
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LIFEGUARDS HIT PORT MACQUARIE BEACHES
Lifesavers hit the beach today, marking the start of the Hastings patrol season. There’ll be some big changes this summer, to help keep our waters safe.
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ANTIQUE FAIR LURES CROWDS
Port Macquarie took a step back in time this weekend, for the fourth Antique Collectable fair. The two-day event, raising money for a good cause.
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POLICE SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOY ROAD SPIKES IN PORT MACQUARIE PURSUIT
A police pursuit has ended with two men being arrested on the mid-north coast yesterday. Shortly before 10 o’clock on Saturday night, police attempted to pull over a black Holden Astra on Dahlsfords Drive, Port Macquarie, after receiving information the occupants were wanted on outstanding warrants. The vehicle allegedly failed to stop and a pursuit…
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GO KART DRIVER MAKES SUPERCAR DEBUT
A Port Macquarie Go Kart driver is about to trade in his wheels for a supercar. Michael Pryor has been selected to compete in the Nissan GT Academy in London.
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OAKESHOTT LAUNCHES 2019 COWPER BID
It may be three years until the next Federal Election, but Independent Rob Oakshott is already on the Cowper campaign trail. The Former Lyne MP unsuccessfully ran against the National Party’s Luke Hartsuyker in July, leaving the seat marginal. Mr Oakeshott held his first campaign meeting in Bellingen this week, noting climate change as one…
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ALL SMILES AT SPECIAL OBSTACLE COURSE
There were plenty of smiles at the ASPECT Hunter School in Port Macquarie today. A group of autistic students have been busy building their own obstacle course, and today put it to the test.
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PRO GOLFERS HEAD TO PORT MACQUARIE
Port Macquarie will be home to some of the country’s best golfers next week, for the annual Pro Am. The two-day competition, attracting an 80-strong field of professionals.
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TUFFINS LANE CLOSURE PUTS CLUBS IN LIMBO
One of the first big hurdles for the incoming Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, will be to sort out the future of the Tuffins Lane sporting precinct. The organisation has been given 18 months to vacate the fields, but local sport clubs fear that’s not enough time.
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BREAKERS THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL
Port City have stormed through to the Group 3 rugby league grand final, after a win over Wingham Tigers. The Breakers will go up against the Sharks, in an all-Port Macquarie premiership decider.
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BESSELING CLAIMS VICTORY IN MAYORAL RACE
Peter Besseling has claimed victory in the mayoral race of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council election. The incumbent says his second term, presents both challenges and new opportunities.