It's Saturday, March 28, 2015. And that means it's election day across the state.
NSW votes 2015: On the Mid-North Coast
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Melinda Pavey takes Oxley in a canter
MELINDA Pavey will become the first female Member to represent the conservative Mid-North Coast electorate of Oxley.
BBQ Fest rocks Port | Photos
Jeff Martin thrills intimate crew at Pier One | Photos
Tea Party frontman Jeff Martin brought his talents to Pier One on Friday night in a show that ...
Port Macquarie at the polls | Photos
PORT Macquarie turned out in droves to vote at several of the booths around town.
Another boutique music festival for Port Macquarie
Smokin' hot: Blues & BBQ Festival 2015 | Photos
Nigel McNeil captured the scenes from the first day of Port Macquarie's second Blues and BBQ Festival on ...
Voters go to the polls
Brewing a cup of kindness
Colouring for cancer
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Regional Focus
Speedway tragedy
SA: An official has died after a tragic collision at a speedway event in Whyalla.
Police at Mount Isa riot within three minutes
Family feuding triggered the riot in Pioneer on Saturday morning, a Mount Isa police chief says.
NSW State Election 2015: A regional overview
Mike Baird will lead the coalition in a second term of government, after a convincing win in Saturday’s ...
Beer fans drink it all in | Photos
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Andrew Kirkman in electric form as he wins Castle Hill Pro-Am
Junior Hero Snapshots | Photos
Junior netballers took to the courts on the weekend - check out the action shots here.
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National
Germanwings plane crash: pilot locked out of cockpit
Sounds of pilot trying to smash his way back into locked cockpit have emerged on voice recorder, investigator ...
'I don't have a Facebook page!': John Howard shocked by digital impersonator
Former US president George W Bush once called John Howard a "man of steel" in a reference to ...
Crime groups plotting to steal from Indigenous communities, probe reveals
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Nationals retain Monaro
The Nationals John Barilaro??? has comfortably held the bellwether NSW seat of Monaro but remains determined to leave ...
Greens say Labor, Nationals on notice
The NSW Greens Party has claimed the election of three and probably four MPs to the lower house ...
Man arrested with replica gun metres from Lindt Cafe
A man wielding a fake gun in Sydney's Martin Place has been arrested by police metres from the ...
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The changing face of Hastings
IN the early penal colony period (1821-1830) the convicts and military personnel of Port Macquarie relied entirely on ...
Port Macquarie on Instagram: The weekend, March 14-15 | Photos
How people captured the weekend in Port Macquarie on Instagram.
Business of the Week: Empirical Health
EMPIRICAL Health in Port Macquarie offers quality healthcare at an affordable rate and aspires to be accessible to ...
Entertainment
Dating rumours fly after Taylor Swift spotted with Calvin Harris
Pop star Taylor Swift appears to be back on the dating scene, ending her self-imposed man-ban, after being ...
Les Miserables thrill for Fantine and family
THE GOSS - FOR SUNDAY'S 'S' SECTION.
A Hard Day's Night anniversary: how Beatlemania liberated the teenage girl
The Beatles film A Hard Day's Night was an energetic piece of pop culture that changed music and ...
Christoph Waltz on Big Eyes, Quentin Tarantino and the real surprise about Hollywood
Christoph Waltz turns in another performance to savour in Big Eyes, and he owes it all, he says ...
Life & Style
Mum-of-three's bikini body inspiration goes viral
Rachel Hollis wanted to share a photo of herself in a bikini to encourage other mums to be ...
Australian dollar good value in surprising holiday destinations
Base you travel plan around the best-value foreign currencies and you could save a packet.
Comics Lawrence Mooney, Tom Ballard, Hannah Gadsby explore mental health struggles at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Embrace the darkness. This is the key to good comedy.
Switching back from smartphones to dumb phones
Abandoning your smartphone for an older-style mobile phone frees you to pay more attention to the world around ...
Autumn garden care
Make a little effort outside this autumn so you can reap the benefits when the sunshine returns.
Scott Morrison boycott at Sydney Boys High School: alumni say he is 'an embarrassment'
Old boys from one of Sydney's most prestigious public schools say they are outraged and disgusted that the ...
Opinion
LETTER: Timber industry has a future
EDITORIAL: A brave story to be told
LETTER: If executed, take action
THERE has been much criticism about the proposed execution of two Australian men accused and found guilty of ...
EDITORIAL: Free camping meeting
A COMMUNITY meeting on Tuesday will host discussion of the issue of free parking at Hastings’ beaches and ...
LETTER: Vote to protect electricity assets
FIFTEEN years ago, I like most of you, knocked back a cheque for $1000.
LETTER: Time to address the real issues
THE Port News asked the candidates contesting the seat of Port Macquarie to identify the five “big” issues ...
House of the week: 3 The Peninsula, Port Macquarie
WITH stunning water views and open space living this architecturally designed home is situated in Settlers Cove.
Open houses: The week starting March 27, 2015
In the market for a new home? Or maybe an investment property?
House of the Week: 19 Eric Drive, King Creek
NESTLED in one of King Creek’s most attractive streets is this meticulous home surrounded by manicured lawns and ...
For sale: 8 Angadell Gate, Port Macquarie
The main area of the home offers large master suite with walk in robe and ensuite, two more ...
Travel
Canberra Calling - take a fresh look
Our cool capital has cultural cred this autumn with a blockbuster exhibition and plenty to keep you captivated.
Cruising by yourself? Good news ahoy!
The 'single supplement' frustrates many solo cruisers – it can mean paying almost double the fare.
Deals: Go now, go soon, go later
You could be in Mongolia by May or exploring the Mayan world in November.
Wanaka, New Zealand: The Kiwi cult of a laidback life
The number one rule of living in Wanaka is always talk about living in Wanaka.