Motorists travelling through Port Macquarie face a test of patience this Sunday, with Ironman Australia bringing road closures and delays.
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Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie, Travel
Rex flight suspension threatens Mid North Coast access to essential services
Mid North Coast residents could face higher airfares and greater difficulty accessing medical care and essential services following Rex Airlines’ decision to suspend Port Macquarie flights.
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie, Sport
Hundreds of police athletes descend on Port Macquarie for basketball championships
Hundreds of police athletes have arrived in Port Macquarie for a five-day basketball championship, with local juniors also set to benefit.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
78-year-old charged over alleged historical child sexual assaults on Mid North Coast
A 78-year-old man faces 21 charges over alleged historical child sexual assaults on the Mid North Coast.
Posted inPort Macquarie, Sport
More than 200 Port Macquarie tradies turn out for 4:01 Club wellbeing run
More than 200 Port Macquarie tradies have joined a community run encouraging workers to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing.
Posted inPort Macquarie, Sport, Sport and fitness events
IRONMAN Australia returns to Port Macquarie in October with new date and smoother bike course
IRONMAN Australia will return to Port Macquarie this October, with a new spot on the calendar and changes to the bike course.
Posted inEducation, Good News, Port Macquarie
Principal swaps office for classroom in Port Macquarie student shadow day
A Port Macquarie school principal has swapped his office for a Year 9 desk, spending a full day walking in a student’s shoes to better understand what school life is really like for them.
Posted inEducation, Health, Port Macquarie
Pharmacists take on bigger role as GP shortages bite
GP shortages are pushing pharmacists into new territory – but we’re running out of pharmacists too. A new course and scholarship from CSU is aimed to help address that.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Health, Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie join world-leading diabetes trial
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie are two of just three NSW sites trialling a diabetes program ranked among the world’s best. Families say it’s already changing how they manage their child’s condition.
Posted inAwards, Port Macquarie, Sport
Nominations open for Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship and Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards
Know an outstanding local athlete, coach or volunteer? Nominations for the Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship and the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards close 30 October.