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For the love of music

AN AFTERNOON with the Music of Andre Rieu is coming to Port Macquarie’s Glasshouse next month. Acclaimed international violinist Ian Cooper will be joined by...

Plaza final say

By CAROLINE STRAINIG TOMORROW may be the last day you can ever have input into the development of Port Macquarie’s Plaza carpark site fronting Kooloonbung...

Dispute proves pot luck for police

A MAN will face court over cannabis allegedly found in a Port Macquarie house. About 10.15pm on Wednesday 11 June police attended a house in...

Weed war win

By CAROLINE STRAINIG THE Oxley Highway entrance to Port Macquarie may soon be tidied up and maintained on a regular basis - thanks to a...

Flavour of the month

THE 2014 Tastings on Hastings Festival was official launched on Monday by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. The launch marks the lead-up to the gourmet food...

Century in style

PORT Macquarie woman Myra Benson celebrated her 100th birthday in style yesterday with family and friends. Born in 1914 at home in Abercrombi Street, Redfern,...

Endeavour milestone

A YOUNG Port Macquarie man has become the 12,000th Australian to set sail in the sail-training ship Young Endeavour and complete the Young Endeavour...

Double up for ribbon cuts

LYNE MP Dr David Gillespie and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Mayor Peter Besseling had a couple of double acts to perform last week. The pair offiically...

Massacre exposed

PORT Macquarie writer Laurie Barber’s latest book was launched on Friday at the University of the Third Age. Massacre at Myall Creek tells of the...

Records tumble

STUDENTS from Westport High School excelled at the recent athletic carnival and were recognised for their achievements at a recent formal assembly. Twelve-year-old Samantha Hayes...

Fischer by name

SIX boats with 13 fishing people aboard ventured out in the Port Macquarie Blue Water Fishing Club’s outing on Sunday. There were good ocean and...

Support’s on song

LOCAL rock ‘n’ roll identity Chuck E held a charity showcase at the Wauchope RSL recently to raise money to help sponsor a Lifeline...