I don’t know how often we see comments to the effect of “what is becoming of Port Macquarie” on our website when repeated acts of revelry, violence and, now, sexual assault hit the headlines.
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Port Macquarie is a great place to live and, as a newspaper, we have no hesitation in pointing out its beauty and heavenly qualities.
But today’s front page is a reminder that there are always bad elements in every society. It is a reminder to keep doors locked so criminals who are looking for a quick and easy theft just move along. Police are taking today’s report of a sexual attack last week as extremely serious.
Off the record conversations with people working at the heart of sexual assault and sexual abuse in this area say that it’s a much bigger problem than is being reported. In this school holiday period, and beyond, please walk with groups of friends at night and report any suspicious behaviour to our authorities.
