Tag: Port Macquarie
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WOMAN SUFFERS SEVERE INJURIES AFTER SHARK ATTACK AT PORT MACQUARIE
A surfer has shown bravery, beyond belief, taking on a great white shark to save his partner’s life. The two-metre predator mauled the woman’s leg as she surfed near Port Macquarie and tonight, she’s been flown to Newcastle for emergency surgery.
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RESCUER HELPS RETURN RECOVERED KOALA BACK TO NABIAC
Port Macquarie’s koala hospital has released another of its burn victims back into the wild. The milestone showcased via a virtual excursion, teaching students all about the work that goes on behind the scenes.
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SCRAPING OF LAKE CATHIE BEGINS
Work to alleviate the risk of flooding at Lake Cathie started today, scraping the berm to release lake floodwater into the ocean. It comes after council’s decision on Wednesday night to scrape 1.2 metres at the northern end of the lake, towards the channel opening. The locals couldn’t wait to check it out – some…
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PORT MACQUARIE HORSE WINS THE FIRST AT HOME TRACK
A Port Macquarie-trained horse kicked off racing today with a win at its home track. ‘Manly Hanover’ leading shortly after the jump… Jenny Graham’s three-year-old gelding, continuing in the lead coming into the straight. Meanwhile in race two, an outsider lead early on. Damien Lane’s ‘Girls Kick On’ from Wyong, 2.5 lengths in front of…
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WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFT AFTER 12 MONTHS IN PORT MACQUARIE
After 12 months of water restrictions in place for the Port Macquarie-Hastings region today, all restrictions are lifted. The downgrade from level two comes after consistent rainfall in February and March, the water storage currently sitting at 73 per cent. The community is encouraged to continue to reduce water usage, while council focuses on future…
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PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS WATER RESTRICTIONS SCALED BACK
Some good news for the Port Macquarie-Hastings region today with water restrictions scaled back to level two. The easing of restrictions comes after strong rainfall in the catchment area last month. The Local Government Area was in Level Four water restrictions in January, before reducing to level three in February. From today, residents can use…
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SCHOOL CLOSED AFTER STUDENT TESTED POSITIVE TO COVID-19
A private school at Port Macquarie remains closed after a student tested positive to COVID-19. St Columba Anglican School closing its doors yesterday.
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NRL SQUADS HOST FINAL TRAINING AHEAD OF TRIAL GAME
The Bulldogs and Raiders have held their final training sessions today, before tomorrow’s match in Port Macquarie. It’ll be their final trial game before the 2020 NRL season begins.
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WATER RESTRICTIONS MAY EASE FOR PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS
Level four water restrictions may be easing for the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, with the topic hot on the agenda at tomorrow night’s council meeting. Severe restrictions have been in place since the end of January. But after recent rainfall, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is hoping to reduce the restrictions to level three. (VISION ONLY)
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MUDDY CONDITIONS FOR DAY ONE OF JUNIOR STATE CUP
The state’s best junior touch footy players are out in force this weekend in Port Macquarie. While it was heavy underfoot, a few local teams have already stood out.