‘We can’t keep going this way:’ Mayor makes rate-freeze case
More than $340 million is sitting locked-up in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s vault and Mayor Peta Pinson wants the keys to it before future rate rises are applied to residents.
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Lot sizes slashed to make way for affordable housing
A 15-year plan outlining sustainable growth targets in Port Macquarie will see 40 per cent of all new dwellings built under 400 sq metres to help ease the squeeze on housing affordability.
Top 40 spots to visit in the Port Macquarie ‘taste trail’
The Port Macquarie-Hastings region has an array of food, wine and creative places inspired by its stunning surroundings. Check out a new guide to the top 40 locations to visit across the region.
Controversial fluoride poll dead in the water
Port Macquarie Councillors will move to scrap a controversial fluoride poll and take the matter straight to NSW Health at Monday night’s council meeting.
Revealed: The Mid-North Coast’s best hairdresser
We asked, you voted, and the results are in: The Mid-North Coast’s best hairdresser is … see who the winner is.
Tourism park, koala sanctuary set for state forest
A major slice of state forest is set to be transformed into a koala sanctuary where tourists can walk among the tree tops and take in the exquisite beauty of the Mid-North Coast hinterland.
Council calls for ADF to mend buckling bridge woes
Port Macquarie Hastings Council will call on federal and state government assistance to help engineer a way forward for the Rawdon Island Bridge dilemma.
Bail refused for man charged with road rage murder
Detective Acting Inspector Peter O’Reilly (pictured) said the family of Mark Tozer, 61, are “traumatised” by his death. A South West Rocks man has been charged with murder.
Emergency crews respond to stranded sailor
Emergency services have responded to a stranded vessel off the coast of South West Rocks to salvage a 10 metre yacht and its solo skipper.
Magistrate criticises solicitor for Covid brawl accused’s no-show
A man charged with assault at a Forster restaurant did not appear at Forster Local Court after his solicitor told him he was not required, leading to a dressing down from a magistrate.
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