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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Port macquarie - Caught on Camera

Former Newcastle Knight Jarrod Mullen charged twice with driving offences

Mullen has court matters in Wollongong and Port Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald

When they chose to die together, my grandparents wrote the final chapter of a love story spanning 70 years

Nan held my hand, convincing me this was what they wanted. I felt like a little girl, crying and being comforted by my grandmother one last time

The Guardian - AU

A Man Was Almost Drowned By A ‘Really Muscly’ Kangaroo In Port Macquarie Floods

An onlooker said the man “got into a boxing match” with the animal before the near-drowning.

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Locals finding connection in flood-isolated communities

Some 50,000 people are isolated by floods in regional NSW, but many locals say they are being brought together through social media networks.

AAP

Waiting game for port locals as floods wash hopes away

Rubbish flows down swollen rivers, a flooded airport keeps a couple apart and Port Macquarie locals prepare for further damage after monster rainfall.

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Littleproud says discussions about reuniting Coalition a ‘positive move’ – as it happened

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Environment summit taking place in Sydney while greater glider habitat is logged is ‘bullshit’, advocates say

Harvesting in Bulga state forest, inland from Port Macquarie, is just 400km from global nature-positive summit the government is hosting

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‘I’m pretty smoked, mate’: Lachlan Morton completes epic 14,200km ride around Australia in record time

Pro cyclist ends 30-day journey in home town of Port Macquarie, smashing previous record by nearly a week

The Guardian - AU

Lachlan Morton tears around Australia to set fastest known time of 30 days, 9 hours and 59 minutes

'I've never been so relieved to finish something as I was today' says EF Education EasyPost rider as he finishes lap of over 14,200km, taking about a week off former mark

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The lap of Australia – Lachlan Morton to start 14,200km record chase on September 5

EF Education-EasyPost rider targets 35 day circumnavigation of Australia

Cycling News

Surfer's Leg Severed In Shark Attack Washes Up On Beach

A surfer in Port Macquarie, Australia, survives a shark attack with his leg severed. Community support and safety measures follow.

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Surfer’s leg taken to hospital in hopes of reattaching it after Port Macquarie shark attack

Kai McKenzie fought the shark off before catching a wave into North Shore beach, where an off-duty police officer used a dog leash to save his life

The Guardian - AU

Community praises 'brave' shark attack victim Kai McKenzie

He is awaiting surgery at John Hunter Hospital after the great white shark attack.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter artisan takes leading role in breathing life into blacksmithing

'It's a bit of a constant struggle... but I get by.'

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Two arrests as police suggest body at Port Macquarie linked to Pacific Highway shootings

The arrests follow an hours-long operation.

The Guardian - AU

NSW shark attack: surfer in critical condition fought off great white before swimming to shore

Police say the man reportedly tried to fight the shark for 30 seconds at Port Macquarie’s Lighthouse beach

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Billabong Zoo, visitors devastated over death of treasured 7-year-old African 'lion king' Milo

Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie has announced the death of Milo due to post-surgery complications after he had been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition.

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81yo pilot-doctor David Cooke still flies to treat patients and leads weekly aerial display

He lands in a cow paddock to visit country patients, and for fun takes out his vintage plane to lead a regular air show. It's all in a week's work for Dr Cooke, who has no plans to retire any time soon.

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Oldest player at this NSW Veterans Cricket club says staying active, making friends keeps him young

Like many Australians, Les King has fond memories of playing cricket as a youngster with his mates. After a 40-year break, the octogenarian is making new memories and friends, and has no plans to hang up the shin pads.

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Experts rate the chances of spotting famous white whale Migaloo this migration season

The annual whale migration has begun, but there's one humpback in particular that experts and whale watchers are hoping to see. After a three-year absence, will Migaloo be spotted?

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Radiation machine replacement forces NSW Mid North Coast cancer patients to Sydney

Jeff Craven had a hard decision to make — wait weeks to get cancer treatment locally on the NSW Mid North Coast, or travel to Sydney. His surgeon says more could have been done to get him care closer to home.

The New Daily

Steve McKenna, Kylie Simpson claim Ironman Australia titles

Steve McKenna has edged out defending champion Tim Van Berkel to win his maiden Ironman Australia triathlon title in Port Macquarie.

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Ironman Australia brother and sister team Brett Wallin and Sarah Munt team up for sibling glory

Sarah Munt and her brother Brett Wallin only discovered each other existed a few years ago. They've now become best friends and inspired each other to take on the gruelling Ironman Australia triathlon.

Newcastle Herald

Man dead, woman in Newcastle hospital after crash near Port Macquarie

An 84-year-old woman was treated at the scene before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

ABC News

Driver granted bail over alleged fatal hit and run of former Anglican minister in Port Macquarie

An 86-year-old retired Anglican minister dies after being hit by a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing on NSW's Mid North Coast, with fresh charges pending for a 63-year old driver released on conditional bail.

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