Tag: Port Macquarie
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170KM RUN FOR A CAUSE
A Port Macquarie father is busy training for a grueling ultra-marathon in Europe this month. And Simon Turnbull is doing it all for a cause close to his heart.
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HUNTER GOLFER TAKES OUT SEASIDE CLASSIC
Aberdeen’s Dylan Perry has won the prestigious Seaside Classic in Port Macquarie, after finishing six under par. In a nail-biting end to the tournament, Perry defeated runner-up Zac Mullins by a single shot on the last hole.
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VOLUNTEERS DIG DEEP ON TREE DAY
Landcare volunteers were hard at work in Port Macquarie today, planting 2,000 seedlings as part of National Tree Day. Today’s event, marking the completion of a long term rehabilitation project at Widderson Reserve.
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HASTINGS CAFES ENCOURAGED TO GO ALFRESCO
Cafe owners in small towns outside Port Macquarie are being encouraged to make the most of their picturesque settings by providing outdoor dining. Council wants more businesses to go alfresco, in order to reel in extra visitors.
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HANNAH PARK WINS SEASIDE CLASSIC
Sydney golfer Hannah Park has won her first Jean Derrin trophy, taking out the Ladies Seaside Classic in Port Macquarie. Following yesterday’s record-breaking round of 71, the 15-year-old turned in one over par today, to finish 29 shots ahead of the field. Belmont’s Rhonda Thompson finished second on 176, one shot ahead of Port Macquarie’s…
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TAREE SCHOOLBOYS MAKE COUNTRY CUP FINAL
Taree’s Chatham High School will play in the CRL Country Cup final, after winning the open age northern state title in Port Macquarie. Gosford’s St Edwards took out the under 13s division, while Brisbane Waters won the under 15s.
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TALKS ON SAVING PORT MACQUARIE KOALAS
Representatives from all levels of government met with conservationists today, to discuss the future of Port Macquarie’s most loved marsupial. While the local koala population is one of the most robust in Australia, recent figures suggest that could change. “What makes me really excited is that the people of Port Macquarie are intervening early, they’ve…
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TRAFFIC LIGHTS FOR DANGEROUS CROSSING
Plans are underway to upgrade a dangerous pedestrian crossing on one of Port Macquarie’s busiest roads. Council has drawn up designs for the installation of traffic lights on Hastings River Drive, near the Aston Street intersection. “From a safety perspective, pedestrian crossings across dual lanes are no longer supported by RMS, and ultimately works in…
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PARK BLITZES THE FIELD AT SEASIDE CLASSIC
Sydney golfer Hannah Park is well on her way to claiming the Women’s Seaside Classic in Port Macquarie. The 15-year-old shot two-under 71 on the first day – 15 shots clear of the field, and a new course record.
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PORT MACQUARIE LIFEGUARDS TO BE OUTSOURCED
There’s some changes being made on Port Macquarie beaches – which Council says will make swimming this summer, safer. Council is contracting out its lifeguard service – which will mean increased patrols and faster response times in the event of an emergency.