Port Macquarie
It’s not a matter of if, but when Taree floods again. Locals are asking themselves if they can survive it
As clean-up from the record disaster continues, many are wondering what the future of their town looks like.
- Riley Walter
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‘Sydney is just getting to be too hard’: The top NSW tree-change towns
Three regional NSW areas have been named among Australia’s most promising, as soaring Sydney property prices push buyers further afield.
- Carmen Forward
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- Extreme weather
Panic buying, giant waves as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards coast
The oncoming cyclone sparked panic buying on both sides of the border, while surfers made the most of the storm swell at popular beaches on the Gold Coast and at Byron Bay.
- Riley Walter
The scenic coastal spot that punches above its small-town weight
Midway between the Gold Coast and Sydney, Port Macquarie is shrugging off its “God’s waiting room” label.
- Sheriden Rhodes
‘Toughest person we know’: Surfer’s leg washes up on beach after shark attack
Kai McKenzie is in a stable condition after marathon surgery following the encounter at Port Macquarie.
- Angus Thomson
Dog leash used to save the life of ‘courageous’ surfer bitten by a shark
An off-duty police officer has been credited with saving the life of a surfer who lost his right leg after being bitten by a shark at Port Macquarie.
- Angus Thomson
From sea-change to city, our favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home in NSW? We’ve rounded up the best ones on the market, from coastal abodes to country escapes.
- Pauline Morrissey and Lou Sweeney
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- Child abuse
Dark web detectives say abuse videos traced to NSW holiday town
A Port Macquarie man has been charged with producing child abuse videos for the dark web. Officers tracked him down using clues hidden in plain sight.
- Perry Duffin
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