Port Macquarie News
Monday, 11 December 2023
Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding
NSW is recovering from heatwave conditions which affected much of the state on Saturday. (Brent Lewin/AAP PHOTOS)
Kathryn Magann and Samantha Lock
Free
Don't forget to add your address to our Christmas lights tracker
Belle Property's heritage home at 98 William Street. Picture by Sue Stephenson
Sue Stephenson
Good News
Port super fan gets once last chance to send Kiss off in style
Ben Carr
Kiss super fan Emma Woodward talks to Kiss drummer Eric Singer during the band's 'End of the Road' Tour. Picture supplied
Our People
Meet Port Macquarie's latest world champion - Michael Woodward
Ben Carr
Michael Woodward on the podium after claiming gold at the World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Picture by Australian Sanda
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Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
'Time for renewal': Queensland premier Palaszczuk quits
Samantha Lock
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is calling it a day after nearly nine years in the top job. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
What Palaszczuk's nine years in office looked like
Cassandra Morgan and John Crouch
Annastacia Palaszczuk became Queensland's 39th premier when Labor was returned to power in 2015. (John Pryke/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Photos
Port Macquarie's new and improved Christmas tree lights up the festive season
Michelle Campano lifts Blousey in the air under the Christmas tree. Picture by Mardi Borg
Mardi Borg
Two-year-old at centre of Amber Alert found safe; two people charged
Sue Stephenson
Two-year-old at centre of Amber Alert found safe; two people charged
Education
'At long last': Telegraph Point school rejoices after flood rebuild
Students from Telegraph Point Public School celebrated on Thursday, December 7, as flood rebuild works were completed. Picture supplied
Ben Carr
From surfing to running and yoga, morning's at Town Beach are for sharing
Columnist Ken Little
Surf columnist Ken Little reflects on the people at Town's from the early morning. Picture supplied.
Court
Updated: sexual touching trial of Derek Edward Nichols reaches closing arguments
Mardi Borg
Port Macquarie Court House. File picture
Court
Accused Port Macquarie Town Beach rapist Bilal Jdid granted bail
Mardi Borg
The man was arrested in Port Macquarie on Wednesday, August 23. Picture, NSW Police
Health
Port Base Hospital emergency department results above state average
Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) had 12,331 Emergency Department attendances between July and September 2023.
Ellie Chamberlain
Column
Mid-week anglers snag Mahi Mahi off Port Macquarie; red weed still a concern
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's photo is of young Matt and Mitch Whalen with some terrific Mahi Mahi caught off the Port Macquarie FAD during the week. Picture supplied
Transport
North Shore residents call for plan, say ferry disruptions risk safety
Members of North Side Progress Association gathered for a protest on Wednesday, December 6. The North Shore residents want a better functioning ferry service. Picture by Mardi Borg
Ben Carr and Mardi Borg
Port AdVenture back on the water after mid-cruise evacuation
Ben Carr
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie assist Port AdVenture cruise passengers to shore on Tuesday, December 5. Picture by Mardi Borg
Photos
Spirit of the Macleay Regatta gets thumbs up from Flamin' Dragons
Ben Carr
Flamin Dragons Port Macquarie celebrate after a race at the Spirit of the Macleay Dragon Boat Regatta. Picture by Penny Tamblyn

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National
Residents warned of Cyclone Jasper's destructive power
The cyclone could bring storm surges and flooding in some places with communities isolated. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Samantha Lock
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Jessica Coates
Source: file photo.
Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes
William Ton and Kat Wong
New rules will triple taxes for foreigners who buy existing houses in Australia. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? File pictures
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Sport
Meet Port Macquarie's latest world champion - Michael Woodward
Our People
Michael Woodward on the podium after claiming gold at the World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Picture by Australian Sanda
Ben Carr
From surfing to running and yoga, morning's at Town Beach are for sharing
Columnist Ken Little
Surf columnist Ken Little reflects on the people at Town's from the early morning. Picture supplied.
Column
Mid-week anglers snag Mahi Mahi off Port Macquarie; red weed still a concern
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's photo is of young Matt and Mitch Whalen with some terrific Mahi Mahi caught off the Port Macquarie FAD during the week. Picture supplied
Photos
Spirit of the Macleay Regatta gets thumbs up from Flamin' Dragons
Ben Carr
Flamin Dragons Port Macquarie celebrate after a race at the Spirit of the Macleay Dragon Boat Regatta. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
'Chuffed' Port Touch thrilled after successful Senior State Cup
Ben Carr
Action from the Men's Open grand final at the 2023 NSW Senior State Cup at Port Macquarie on Sunday, December 3. Picture by Kurt Polock, Lighthouse Sports Photography
PropertyView
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Laurieton's historical gem
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Laurieton's historical gem
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
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Your rolling guide to what's on around Port Macquarie and the Camden Haven
What's on
It's set to be a very different Christmas Fair in Port Macquarie this year. File picture by Lisa Tisdell
Sue Stephenson
What's on
Camden Haven Show returns after years of cancellations
Liz Langdale
Kiera Ansell with an array of fun goodies at the 2019 Camden Haven Show. Picture by Chan Ansell
Watch
Pop-up performance poetry popular in Port
Liz Langdale
Port Macquarie resident Alanna Alfaro was invited to help curate a Poetry & Storytelling event at Roto House which has proven to be popular with the community. Picture by Liz Langdale.
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School of Hard Knocks Choir to deliver heartfelt performance
Liz Langdale
School of Hard Knocks Choir member Carlie Culf performs her song with assistance from choir director Tim Maddren. Picture by Liz Langdale
'Excited to be back': Glasshouse Regional Gallery reopens
Ruby Pascoe
Glasshouse Regional Gallery Curator Bridget Purtill. Picture by Ruby Pascoe
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Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Rhiannon Veness
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
How to keep your bladder healthy over the festive season
Tracey Seipel Nd, Ceo Seipel Group
One special guest at all of your holiday season festivities is your bladder. Make sure you look after it. Picture
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Rosie Ryan
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
Community
Don't forget to add your address to our Christmas lights tracker
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Belle Property's heritage home at 98 William Street. Picture by Sue Stephenson
Sue Stephenson
Community
Sovereign Hills Community Carols help to raise funds for the Salvos
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About 1600 people gathered for the Sovereign Hills Community Carols. Picture supplied
Community
Long-awaited lifelong learning centre open for business
Sue Stephenson
The Oxley Vale Lifelong Learning Centre and Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams with Men's Shed and Arts and Craft Centre members at its official opening. Picture supplied
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Video captures moment Port Macquarie attempts world record paddle out
Scott Calvin and Mardi Borg
World record paddle out to pay tribute to Zac Young. Pictures by Scott Calvin
Hundreds paddle out at Town Beach for world record attempt
Julia Driscoll
Surfers making their way out to the water at Town Beach for the world record attempt paddle out. Picture by Scott Calvin.
Photos and Video
Top Shots 2023: why you wouldn't live anywhere else
Photos
The Blue Moon over Bago Bluff near Wauchope, August 2023. Picture by Alex McNaught of Roving-Eye photography
Newsroom
Advice
What's the deal with ethical investing? Here's what you need to know
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg • 1hr ago
Sisters Ali and Gaby Rosenberg are co-founders of the Blossom micro-investing app.
Not just home owners feeling sting of interest rate rises
Scott Hannaford
In a tight financial spot: Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Gary Ramage
'Never seen that happen before': players stunned after moment goes viral
Cameron Mee
Players were left stunned when the bails were not dislodged on Saturday. Picture supplied
Good News
Port super fan gets once last chance to send Kiss off in style
Ben Carr
Kiss super fan Emma Woodward talks to Kiss drummer Eric Singer during the band's 'End of the Road' Tour. Picture supplied
Comment
'Dear Editor': letters from our readers in 2023
Opinion
'Dear Editor': letters from our readers in 2023
Sue Stephenson
Advice
What's the deal with ethical investing? Here's what you need to know
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg • 1hr ago
Sisters Ali and Gaby Rosenberg are co-founders of the Blossom micro-investing app.
Opinion
You can't be selective. You're either against racism, or you're not
Mark Kenny
An injured Palestinian woman in hospital after her family home was bombed in Khan Yunis. Picture Getty Images
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Why the Hume Highway is a road trip worth taking again and again
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Why the Hume Highway is a road trip worth taking again and again
Garry Linnell
Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Tiana Templeman
We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Ute Junker
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Matt Brace
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Two Ways to Go
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Found! The most beautiful places to stay in the Blue Mountains
Akash Arora
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The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Janet Stone
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Car Expert
2024 Ford Everest review
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Jack Quick • 2hrs ago
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2024 Suzuki Jimny price and specs
Jade Credentino
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Paul Gover
What every new car buyer should do on a test drive
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Scott Collie
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The Senior
"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
The Land
Lamb market jumps, LLS pay cuts, virtual fencing push, and 24,000 goats
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Lamb market jumps, LLS pay cuts, virtual fencing push, and 24,000 goats
Seven ways to manage Christmas overwhelm, written by a doctor
Dr Elizabeth Hargan is driven to help spread simple but effective ways to improve everyone's well-being. Pictures supplied
Walcha Angus steers to $1240 at Tamworth's last store sale for 2023
Simon Chamberlain
Murray Dale, Westwood, Gulgong sold a pen of 25 Angus/Santa Gertrudis cross steers at Tamworth. With him is nephew and auctioneer Michael Purtle. Picture by Simon Chamberlain
Life & Style
What's the deal with ethical investing? Here's what you need to know
Advice
Sisters Ali and Gaby Rosenberg are co-founders of the Blossom micro-investing app.
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg • 1hr ago
Festive, sustainable decorating on a budget
Decorating a Christmas wreath with slices of dried fruit can smell as good as it looks. Pictures Shutterstock
Alternative and affordable ways to treat your loved ones this Christmas
Amandine Ahrens
A listed guide on the ways you can make Christmas gifts affordable and original this year.