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Our tribute
HUNDREDS of people turned out to honour those who have served, fought and died for our country at the main Anzac Day marches and...
Weak, weedy response
By CAROLINE STRAINIG
WHEN is a job not a job?
When it’s half done, or not done at all.
It may sound strange to start a...
Switched on to traffic changes
NEW traffic lights on the corner of Hastings River Drive and Boundary Street in Port Macquarie are on track for completion.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s infrastructure...
Indecent assault
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was indecently assaulted at a beach in Port Macquarie.
A 40-year-old woman was sitting on a bench...
Get the drop on bowel cancer
ROTARY bowelscan kits are now available at pharmacies throughout the Hastings.
For just $12 you purchase a kit from a local pharmacy and then return...
Anzac story’s historic reply
THE Anzac Day feature in last week’s Port Macquarie Independent resulted in a very pleasant surprise for the Port Macquarie Historical Society earlier this...
Bridge start inches closer
A DETAILED design for the new Stingray Creek bridge on Ocean Drive near Laurieton is nearing completion but will require additional investigations, Port Macquarie-Hastings...
Early birds don’t miss a beat
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has presented the winners of the Choose Your Bin early bird draw with their new Apple iPad.
Paul and Denise Weber of...
Council floats ramp rescue
NORTH Haven boat ramp has been partially closed for safety reasons following an inspection by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.
Council officers were made aware of issues...
Real recruit
By MATT NICHOLLS
ARMIDALE will unearth a new NRL player when it hosts filming of a new reality TV show featuring former Australian and NSW...
Honours to Jay while Barnaby makes a splash
ARMIDALE’S Jay Kennedy took honours in the 2km Copeton Freshwater Swim on Saturday, but it was Barnaby Joyce who stole the limelight.
The New England...
Tip resolved
By MATT NICHOLLS
ARMIDALE Dumaresq councillors are likely to meet next week for an extraodinary meeting to approve the development of a new landfill site.
The...
