Tag: Port Macquarie 2444
Oakeshott accused of ignoring parts his electorate
Rob Oakeshott is being accused of ignoring areas in the southern part of his Lyne electorate.[MORE]
Stats show mixed results for mid-north coast crime
The latest crime statistics show mixed results for the mid-north coast over the last two years.[MORE]
Oakeshott to reveal position on ministry offer
Independent MP Rob Oakeshott is expected to announce today if he will accept a regional affairs ministry in the Gillard Government.[MORE]
Hospital staff excited for Fourth Pod funding
Medical professionals on the mid-north coast say regional health looks to be one of the big winners under the new minority government.[MORE]
Oakeshott home to face electoral backlash
Independent MP Rob Oakeshott will have a hard time winning over sections of his NSW electorate that are angry he backed Labor.[MORE]
Oakeshott back in Port Macquarie after historic decision
Lyne MP Rob Oakeshott is back in Port Macquarie today after he and New England MP Tony Windsor backed Prime Minister Julia Gillard to form a minority Government.[MORE]
Council disappointed over public response to growth strategy
There has been almost no public input for a major new growth strategy for the Port Macquarie-Hastings area.[MORE]
McDonalds appeals against snub over forth outlet
McDonald's Australia has vowed to push on with its controversial plan for fourth outlet in Port Macquarie.[MORE]
MP pushes for decision on Port Macquarie foreshore
The New South Wales Government is being urged to make a decision on future plans for the Port Macquarie foreshore.[MORE]
Fire restrictions to hit mid-north coast tomorrow
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is reminding landholders the bushfire danger period on the mid-north coast comes into force tomorrow.[MORE]
Oakeshott wants smear calls explained
Key independent MP Rob Oakeshott has called on Tony Abbott to explain the behaviour of Coalition MPs who he says are trying to drum up a smear campaign against him.[MORE]
LGA slams proposal to avoid council referendum
The Local Government Association (LGA) has qualms about one plan from the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council administrator to change councillor numbers.[MORE]
Council waits to chase election promises
Two important infrastructure projects for the Nambucca Valley are in limbo as the nation waits to see which major party will be in a position to fulfil election promises.[MORE]
Work to start on Port Macquarie skate park
Work is about to start on a new skate park for Port Macquarie.[MORE]
Man charged with murder after king hit
A man has been charged with murder over an assault in a pub near Port Macquarie on the New South Wales mid-north coast on Friday night.[MORE]
Lyne Independent wins convincingly
The representation for the New South Wales mid-north coast seats of Cowper and Lyne remains unchanged.[MORE]
One week left of O-type blood supply
People with O-positive and O-negative blood types are being urged to donate blood to boost supplies across New South Wales.[MORE]
Coastal planners should expect 40cm sea level rise
Coastal councils have been told to make planning decisions which allow for a 40cm rise in sea levels by 2050.[MORE]
Living costs weigh on minds of older voters
With older people making up an ever larger proportion of the Australian population, the grey vote carries significant electoral clout.[MORE]
Pre-polling available for people busy on election day
Anyone who cannot get to a polling booth on Saturday is being reminded they can vote this week.[MORE]
Community session to discuss Oxley Highway upgrades
Plans for the multi-million dollar upgrade to the Oxley Highway at Port Macquarie will come under scrutiny tomorrow.[MORE]
Midnight basketball working wonders for youth
Taree's PCYC says funding for midnight basketball will be a huge benefit for the area.[MORE]
Mid-north coast committees plan for the future
A strong network of infrastructure and technology is seen as crucial to the future development of the region stretching from Newcastle to the Northern Rivers.[MORE]
Exercise shows island residents ready for oil spill
The NSW Government says an oil spill training exercise at Lord Howe Island, east of Port Macquarie, has revealed the local community is well prepared. [MORE]
Health shake-up creates cross-border worries
Cross-border issues in health care have been highlighted as a concern on the New South Wales north coast when the national health reform is brought in.[MORE]
