Port Macquarie News
Monday, 23 May
Federal Election
Scrutineers keep close eye on 'see-sawing' Cowper election results
Pat Conaghan (Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent)
Ruby Pascoe
Federal Election
Video: Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo
Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg
Mardi Borg and Sue Stephenson • 1hr ago
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The brutality of elections as the new PM takes over - and takes off
Steve Evans • 2hrs ago
The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP
Port Macquarie futsal team look to defy the odds after accepting Colombian invite
Paul Jobber
Josh Gardner.
Federal Election
Video: Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo
Mardi Borg and Sue Stephenson • 1hr ago
Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg formally concedes in Kooyong
Andrew Brown
Josh Frydenberg has conceded to Independent Dr Monique Ryan in the seat of Kooyong.
Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more
Karen Barlow
The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP
Kundabung cowboy prepares to again appear on the world stage
Paul Jobber
Kundabung bull rider Levi Ward (right) will head to Texas in December. Photo: supplied
Photos
FOTSUN photos: what's a little rain?
Mardi Borg
Photos
Blues blitz Sharks to maintain perfect start to Group 3 season
Paul Jobber
Photos
Early start worth it for Wauchope Soccer Club committee member
Paul Jobber
What's biting?: Flathead and bream terrific in the estuaries
Jason Isaac
Council warms to the idea of community deciding its climate change priorities
Ruby Pascoe
Council to survey residents on their climate change priority.
Council U-turn on North Shore's 'patchwork quilt'
Ruby Pascoe
North Shore Drive on Port Macquarie's North Shore. Photo: Liz Langdale
Federal Election
Down to the wire in close Cowper contest; Gillespie retains Lyne
Pat Conaghan (Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent) and David Gillespie (re-elected Nationals MP for Lyne)
Sue Stephenson
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'As long as it's not him': FOTSUN fans get their wish
Mardi Borg
Coach blasts 'cocky' Sharks after Blues win wet-weather grind
Paul Jobber
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
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Port Macquarie residents cast their vote in the 2022 federal election
Ruby Pascoe
Voting underway on election day in Port Macquarie.

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Man denied bail after two Brisbane sieges
Laine Clark • 12m ago
A man charged with multiple offences after sieges in Brisbane has been denied bail.
Million dollar cold case under the microscope in new show
Benjamin Palmer • 25m ago
Host and retired Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace in Coolah. Image: Supplied / The Full Box
Suncorp super class action settles
Miklos Bolza • 1hr ago
Suncorp has settled a class action over excessive superannuation commissions.
Climate 'central' for Pacific relations
Tess Ikonomou • 1hr ago
Penny Wong says climate change policy will be key to improving relations with Pacific countries.
The Aussie-led project bringing hope to women in Uganda
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Little Blue Shed: Tanja Curcic (second from left) and some of the women in rural East Uganda. Photo: supplied

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NSW single-use plastic bag ban next week
NSW is banning light-weight plastic bags from June 1, and other single-use items from November.
Man denied bail after two Brisbane sieges
Laine Clark • 12m ago
A man charged with multiple offences after sieges in Brisbane has been denied bail.
Million dollar cold case under the microscope in new show
Benjamin Palmer • 25m ago
Host and retired Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace in Coolah. Image: Supplied / The Full Box
Suncorp super class action settles
Miklos Bolza • 1hr ago
Suncorp has settled a class action over excessive superannuation commissions.
Climate 'central' for Pacific relations
Tess Ikonomou • 1hr ago
Penny Wong says climate change policy will be key to improving relations with Pacific countries.
Sport
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Sharks president opens up on his battle with mental health demons
Port Macquarie Sharks president Zac Newcombe. Photo: Paul Jobber
Paul Jobber
Opinion
Blues more credible and raising the bar as 2022 season progresses
Howard Kotton
STEP UP: The Blues' credibility took a massive step forward with their impressive win over fellow finals aspirant Sydney on the weekend. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Port Macquarie futsal team look to defy the odds after accepting Colombian invite
Paul Jobber
Josh Gardner.
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Weightlifter creates history after qualifying for national titles
Paul Jobber
Taylah Debreceny has qualified for the under-23 Australian Weightlifting Federation Championships in Perth. Photo: Paul Jobber
Kundabung cowboy prepares to again appear on the world stage
Paul Jobber
Kundabung bull rider Levi Ward (right) will head to Texas in December. Photo: supplied
Federal Election
Federal Election
Video: Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo
Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg
Mardi Borg and Sue Stephenson • 1hr ago
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From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say
James Joyce
The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT
Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin
Harley Dennett, Finn McHugh
Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP
What's On
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What's On: your Mid North Coast events and activities guide
Stilt walkers at the 2019 Slice of Haven. Photo: Liz Langdale
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FOTSUN photos: what's a little rain?
Mardi Borg
What's on
Mother's Day Classic set to paint the town pink
Liz Langdale
Mother's Day Classic in Port Macquarie. Picture: Overall Photography.
What's on
Lest we forget: Region prepares to commemorate Anzac Day
Lisa Tisdell
There will be services across the region on Anzac Day.
What's on
Enthusiasts gear up for classic motorcycle show
Lisa Tisdell
Port Macquarie Classic Motorcycle Club members prepare for a ride. Photo by Roger Fance
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Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
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Living with climate disasters
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield
Race to the Regions
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
Chris McLennan
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia
Gemma Purves
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Celebrating business resilience at Hastings Awards Gala
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Donation after classic bike show supports palliative care patients
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Volunteer group buoyant with launch of new boat
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Kathryn Stephens, Wayne Evans and David Gearing are pleased with Sailability Port Macquarie's new boat.
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Video: Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo
Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg
Mardi Borg and Sue Stephenson • 1hr ago
Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more
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The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP
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From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say
James Joyce
The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT
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The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it
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Man stabbed repeatedly during ugly brawl
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UGLY SCENES: Video has emerged of two men brawling in Newcastle on Sunday morning before a third man is stabbed.
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