The Premier will address a public forum at Port Macquarie Panthers from noon having spent the morning in town.

Mr O'Farrell's address will be followed by a question and answer session from the audience.

The Port News will be covering the public forum live online.

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For existing followers, we'll be using the hashtag #nswcabinet during the afternoon.

Throughout the day this website will have ongoing coverage of the visit -we will speak with community representatives after their meetings with ministers, plus break the news of any funding announcements here first.

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