Port Macquarie News
Friday, 1 July
Hastings residents see red over future of hospital's Pink Mobile
John Stephens wants the Pink Mobile to be put back in use at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital car park. Photo: Emily Walker
Emily Walker
Port News' fishing expert prepares to reel it in out-of-hours
Port News' fishing columnist Jason Isaac (left) will hand his tips on where the fish are biting over to Kate Shelton. Photo: Paul Jobber
Paul Jobber
Shark detection devices proving effective after five months
Ruby Pascoe
Shark listening station located of Port Macquarie's Lighthouse Beach. Photo: Ruby Pascoe
What's biting: tailor consistent off the rocks and at headlands
Jason Isaac
Lloyd Hewens has been enjoying the great winter rock fish action, pictured here with a solid drummer and bream from a nice bag of fish.
NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country
Jim Kellar • 26m ago
Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week
Pandemic payments end despite COVID surge
Maeve Bannister and Andrew Brown
It is important to expand the use of antivirals to help contain COVID-19, Mark Butler says.
Aurukun portrait wins national photo prize
Liz Hobday • 26m ago
Photographer Wayne Quilliam, left, has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize.
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'More than thanks': Mid North Coast teachers take part in joint strike
Ruby Pascoe
Tyrrell foster mother loses mental health bid
William Tyrrell's foster mother has lost a mental health application.
Greta Stonehouse
Last-minute rush on Dine & Discover vouchers as deadline approaches
Lisa Tisdell
Bittersweet Cafe Patisserie owner Georgia Dunn recognises the value of the Dine & Discover NSW scheme. Photo: Lisa Tisdell
Council budget adopted with 12-month rate freeze
Since 1994, $5.2 million in Port Macquarie CBD maintenance works and $19.7 million in CBD capital works have been delivered using the Town Centre Master Plan funds. Photo: Lisa Tisdell
Lisa Tisdell
Comment
Why Group 3 league officials need to revisit swearing edict
Paul Jobber
Joel Anttilla was sent from the field for showing dissent on Sunday. Photo: Paul Jobber
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Mid North Coast berry growers' pollination concern as varroa mite spreads
Ruby Pascoe
Blueberry and strawberry farmers on the Mid North coast hold concerns about the spread of the varroa mite and the impact on pollination. Photos: Supplied
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Port Macquarie schools crowned Mid North Coast touch footy champions
Paul Jobber
Hasson, Mcgillivray provide reality checks for Port grommets
Junior surf star Eden Hasson was too good at Ride the Wave on Sunday, taking out the under-16 division.
Paul Jobber
Port Macquarie public and private school teachers to join state-wide strike
Ruby Pascoe
Teachers will hold a rally and march in Port Macquarie on June 30. Photo: NSW Teachers Federation
Top Shots: the best of your photos of our region
Good morning from Lighthouse Beach. Photo: Cynthia Hoogstraten
Newsroom
Breakwall upgrade support for safe and scenic attraction
Liz Langdale
Jon is president of the Port Macquarie Pacers Running Club, and co-event director of Port Macquarie parkrun. Photo: Liz Langdale
Batt's change in mindset a result of mixed Canada Cup campaign
Paul Jobber
Ryley Batt admits he'll never again take team training sessions for granted. Photo: Paralympics Australia

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Commuter chaos reigns as NSW prepares for torrential rains
NSW is expecting a big downpour. Picture: Marina Neil
Hannah Neale
NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country
Jim Kellar • 26m ago
Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week
Victoria Liberals president to resign
Cassandra Morgan • 1hr ago
Victoria Liberal Party President Robert Clark will step down from the role next month.
Families commemorate the dead, 80 years after secret wartime disaster
Tom O'Callaghan • 1hr ago
Lois Newman in 2009, showing a picture of her uncle Leonard Wall. Picture: BILL CONROY
Inquiry launched into Adelaide casino
Tim Dornin • 1hr ago
South Australia's gambling regulator has launched an investigation into Adelaide Casino.
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Port Macquarie schools crowned Mid North Coast touch footy champions
Paul Jobber
Hasson, Mcgillivray provide reality checks for Port grommets
Paul Jobber
Junior surf star Eden Hasson was too good at Ride the Wave on Sunday, taking out the under-16 division.
Batt's change in mindset a result of mixed Canada Cup campaign
Paul Jobber
Ryley Batt admits he'll never again take team training sessions for granted. Photo: Paralympics Australia
Comment
Why Group 3 league officials need to revisit swearing edict
Paul Jobber
Joel Anttilla was sent from the field for showing dissent on Sunday. Photo: Paul Jobber
What's biting: tailor consistent off the rocks and at headlands
Jason Isaac
Lloyd Hewens has been enjoying the great winter rock fish action, pictured here with a solid drummer and bream from a nice bag of fish.
What's On
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What's On in the Hastings Valley and beyond
It took Steve Whalley over 200 hours to create his sculpture. Picture: Ruby Pascoe
Newsroom
A little bit of naughty and lots of laughs at inaugural TORTUGA Festival
Sue Stephenson
Port Macquarie Hastings Mayor Peta Pinson was among those on their feet at the antics of emcee Lilikoi Kaos
What's on
Farm gate tour celebrates sustainable food production
Lisa Tisdell
Rebecca, Skye, Miah and Peter Armstrong from Grazed and Grown Farm look after the land with regenerative farming techniques. Photo: Lee Hancock, Freelance film & stills
What's on
Signature cultural arts event draws on creative talents
Lisa Tisdell
Contemporary landscape artist Leah Doeland prepares for ArtWalk 2022. Photo: Lisa Tisdell
Gallery: boots, a beach and hats by the hundreds
Sue Stephenson
Rose Zahrooni of Muswellbrook scored a James Johnston autograph
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What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
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What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
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Bonny Hills community push leads to new outdoor gym
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The Nature School community shines at Winter Welcome
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'Gone to the dogs': Port Macquarie celebrates World Dachshund Day
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Members of PMDG celebrate World Dachshund Day with a parade around Port Macquarie. Photo: Emily Walker
Mayor and students discuss real-life issues at mock council meeting
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The Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus students and mayor Peta Pinson gather at the mock council meeting. Photo: Lisa Tisdell
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NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country
Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week
Jim Kellar • 26m ago
DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged
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Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson
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'Bulk up bulk billing': Support services on frontline as healthcare options become unaffordable
Bec Pridham
BETTER HEALTH: Regional support services are calling on bulk billing options to be expanded to help those who are struggling to find affordable healthcare options. Picture: FILE
Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout
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Let the sun shine in on those grimy cabinets
John Hanscombe
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There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with
Kayla Osborne
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Saleyards fee change pits council against agents, vendors, over 0.3pc rise
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