Tag: Port Macquarie
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FUNDING BOOST FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES
The State Government has announced $15,000 to support volunteers in Port Macquarie. The grant will help expand the Timebanking program, which promotes the exchange of free services between individuals and organisations. “You know, volunteers who give so much of their time to help the community can at the same time have a volunteer to assist…
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KOALAS ON THE MOVE
Spring is upon us, and that means peak breeding season for koalas. But with more marsupials on the move, more are being killed or injured by cars.
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SHARKS EYEING GRAND FINAL BERTH
To Group 3 rugby league, and minor premiers Port Macquarie are feeling confident ahead of Sunday’s major semi final against Port City. If they win, the Sharks will host their second-consecutive premiership decider.
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PORT MACQUARIE BUSINESS BRANCHES OUT
A home grown Mid North Coast business is setting its sights on the American market, after experiencing success in Australia. Chicken Caravan has reached a world wide audience through youtube, now producing hundreds of trailers annually for free range egg farmers.
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PEOPLE AT RISK OF HIV URGED TO ENROL IN LIFE SAVING STUDY
Participants are being sought for the study of a new drug which could bring an end to HIV transmission in Australia. Researchers are looking for people living between the Hastings and Clarence who are at risk, but not yet exposed, to the virus.
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PAGE CLAIMS THIRD STRAIGHT POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP
Port Macquarie Formula Optimax driver, Michael Page has taken out his third Australian championship in a row. He and his opponents weren’t able to race until today, due to a couple of crashes in the Formula 2 series.
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SHARK STATION DAMAGED BY HUGE SEAS
Port Macquarie’s new 4G shark listening station at Lighthouse Beach was another casualty of last night’s storm. The neck of the buoy was snapped off by two-metre swells, ceasing its transmission. The Department of Primary Industries says the device will remain out of order until it can be repaired. (NO AUDIO)
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WORK TO START ON LIGHTHOUSE BEACH RESERVE
Construction of a new recreational area at Lighthouse Beach in Port Macquarie will get underway next week. Tacking Point Lions Club is behind the project – which includes exercise and play equipment, picnic shelters and an ocean viewing platform. The facelift will occur in four stages, and is expected to take up to a year…
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PAGE EYEING THIRD OPTIMAX TITLE
Local powerboat driver Michael Page will be looking to secure his third-straight Optimax title in Port Macquarie this weekend. Page is leading the pack, heading into the final round of the Australian Formula Grand Prix.
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PORT MACQUARIE SHINES AT TOURISM AWARDS
The Hastings tourism industry was a winner, at the weekend’s North Coast Tourism Awards. Port Macquarie Museum taking out gold in the Cultural Tourism category. The popular Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail won silver, while The Cruise Terminal received an Encouragement Award. More than 150 operators were nominated across 20 categories. (VISION ONLY)