Tag: Port Macquarie
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FESTIVAL OF THE SUN RETURNS TO PORT MACQUARIE
If young people seem to have taken over Port Macquarie’s breakwall this weekend, it can only mean one thing. From pub rocking punks to a Yolgnu hip hop artist, Festival of the Sun is delivering its unique music festival experience.
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FIERCE COMPETITION ON THE FIELDS FOR TOUCH FOOTY STATE CUP
Day one of the touch football State Cup got underway in Port Macquarie today, with thousands of players taking part. It’s too early in the three day event to pick the favourites – but some local teams were stand outs.
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FINAL STAGE OF PORT MACQUARIE AIRPORT COMPLETE
Port Macquarie’s airport has completed its transformation – the final stage of the terminal opening today. Stage one of the upgrade was opened in June – now travellers have much more to look forward to.
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MAN CAUGHT DRINK DRIVING AFTER POLICE PURSUIT THROUGH PORT MACQUARIE
A man has allegedly been caught driving drunk, after leading police on pursuit through Port Macquarie. The 35-year-old collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Clifton Drive, later crashing into a bus stop and a power pole. The crash caused a power outage to surrounding areas. The man will appear at Port Macquarie Local…
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PORT MACQUARIE DRUNK DRIVER CHARGED WITH SPATE OF OFFENCES
A 35-year-old man has been arrested after a pursuit with police at Port Macquarie yesterday. At one point the driver of a Mitsubishi Triton crashed into a sedan, then drove on mounting a curb, hitting a bus stop and a power pole. The man failed a roadside breath test and was taken to Port Macquarie…
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THOUSANDS TRACKSIDE FOR PORT MACQUARIE CUP
Thousands of people were trackside today to cheer on their favoured horse in the port Macquarie cup. Plenty were there for a punt, while others showed off their high end fashion.
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NSW PREMIER SAYS SHE WON’T INTERVENE IN ESSENTIAL ENERGY JOB CUTS
Overnight, New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian has said she won’t intervene in the job cuts of state government-owned Essential Energy. Opposition leader Jodi Mckay stating more should’ve been done to stop the company’s cut to 180 regional jobs – more than 30 of those from Port Macquarie. John Barilaro visited the Mid North Coast…
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A NEW TAFE COURSE FOR MIGRANT WOMEN AT TAREE AND PORT MACQUARIE
Migrant women in Taree and Port Macquarie often have unique skills – but no way to share them. TAFE is launching a course, to help women set up market stalls and bring new cultures to our region.
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HOME COMPLETELY GUTTED BY FIRE NEAR PORT MACQUARIE
A fire has gutted a home at Innes Lake, near Port Macquarie this afternoon. Around midday, emergency crews were called to the blaze at the Quarry Rise estate. Firefighters worked to control the fire but the inside of the house was destroyed. Thankfully nobody was at home at the time. (VISION ONLY)
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RUBBER DUCKS RACE DOWN KOOLOONBUNG CREEK FOR CHARITY
Many spent the morning chasing the spoils of the Easter Bunny – but a race of a different kind took place in Port Macquarie. More than one-thousand yellow rubber ducks were released onto the water at Kooloonbung Creek for the Lions annual Charity Duck Race.