A CYCLIST was hit by a car on Ocean Drive on Monday morning.
Cyclist hit on Ocean Drive
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Bands bring back the 90s
Boat ramp upgrade
BOATIES can look forward to getting out onto the water faster at Westport boat ramp.
Final countdown for Co-op
THE countdown to the closure of the historic Hastings River Fisherman's Co-operative Ltd is underway.
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Love, marriage and a cop chase
MARRIED in Japan, honeymoon in Hong Kong. Fast forward 60 years and Bob and Joy Kinny are living ...
Tim Reed romps home in Ironman 2016 | photos, video
BYRON Bay triathlete Tim Reed overcame an eight-minute gap off the bike leg along with torrential rain to ...
Ironman Australia 2016 | your photos
It's that weekend - Ironman Australia 2016 + Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie are in town ...
Ironman 2016: from the sidelines | photos
It's not just about the athletes. Ironman supporters bring the spirit to the sidelines.
Ironman 2016: Bike, run | photos
The hard slog out on the road as athletes use all their strength to get to the end. ...
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Regional Focus
Supporters tackle shark victim’s mounting medical bills
Supporters have organised a fundraiser to help finance Brett Connellan's long, complex and expensive program of rehabilitation.
UPDATE: US woman winched from Deua forest | PHOTOS, VIDEO
Unanderra bakery fined $63k over unsafe food
Mother’s Day gifts, the good and the bad | photos
The best and the worst presents to get mum on Mother's Day, as decided by mothers themselves.
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PORT Macquarie Magpies captain Jesse Schmidt booted six goals as the Pies demolished Grafton 31.19.205 to 0.1.1 on ...
Beth Gerdes wins the perfect race
CALIFORNIAN Beth Gerdes played out an almost perfect race on the way to claiming her first Ironman Australia ...
Tim Reed romps home in Ironman 2016 | photos, video
BYRON Bay triathlete Tim Reed overcame an eight-minute gap off the bike leg along with torrential rain to ...
Ironman 2016: Bike, run | photos
The hard slog out on the road as athletes use all their strength to get to the end. ...
Pete Loveridge victorious at Ironman 70.3 | photos, video
GUNNEDAH product and former professional Peter Loveridge has taken out the Port Macquarie IronMan 70.3 event on Sunday.
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National
Kevin Rudd given glowing endorsement by Lord Nicholas Stern for top United Nations job
A world leading economist says he's had up close and personal access to Kevin Rudd and he's the ...
Three-year-old boy in critical condition after near drowning in a pond in Ingleside
A toddler is in a critical condition after being pulled from a pond on Sydney's northern beaches on ...
Shake up looms for Akta-Vite after family firm buys back Aussie icon
They sold it to American frozen-food empire Sara Lee in the 80s, but now the NIcholas family have ...
SecureDrop makes leaking to Fairfax Media safe from metadata capture
Australian journalists make a promise to their confidential sources to protect their identity "in all circumstances" – it's ...
Former Malcolm Turnbull adviser Stephen Ellis pleads guilty to offensive behaviour, drugs charges
A former government adviser escapes conviction for a ''bizarre'' string of events.
Port Arthur Massacre filmmaker Paul Moder supports relaxing guns laws
The writer-producer of an upcoming Port Arthur massacre movie says Australia's gun laws should be relaxed, backing the ...
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Port News eEdition
The Port News can be sent straight to your in box three times a week.
How Nabo connects you to your neighbours
INSIDE the social media tool that builds relationships with your neighbours.
Mid North Coast Now | edition 4
Make sure you catch up on some great reading with our latest edition of Mid North Coast Now.
Love, marriage and a cop chase
MARRIED in Japan, honeymoon in Hong Kong. Fast forward 60 years and Bob and Joy Kinny are living ...
Entertainment
Win tickets to see Funny Money
The Herald has two tickets to give away to the opening night of Funny Money at Maitland Repertory ...
Q&A recap: Has Australia been 'out-Trumping Trump' on border control?
As Australia absorbed more grim news from Nauru, Q&A pondered whether the nation has been "out-Trumping Trump" on ...
Game of Thrones season six, episode two recap: Finally the truth about Jon Snow
At last, Jon Snow's fate is put to rest.
Game of Thrones season six, episode two: Five things we learned
SPOILER ALERT: There are many interesting character developments in episode two of Game of Thrones in the latest ...
Life & Style
Australian National University's School of Music 'poorly managed by the university at all levels'
Review has identified a benchmark of 200 undergraduate students in order for the school to become financially sustainable.
Mother’s Day gifts, the good and the bad | photos
The best and the worst presents to get mum on Mother's Day, as decided by mothers themselves.
Australian super fund comes second in global green rankings
Some of Australia's largest superannuation funds rank among the best in the world in protecting their members from ...
Most Australians at risk of heart attack or stroke fail to take preventative medication
About one in five Australians aged 45 to 75 are at high risk of heart attack or stroke, but close ...
Neck and neck in first week of a new Shares Race
It's the first week of a new Shares Race and past achievements count for nothing.
Motley Fool: It's not just about what a company does, but what it has
In recent weeks, we've been looking at some of the attributes of a great company, on the premise ...
Opinion
LETTER: Be a part of the change
TODAY as a part of Harmony Day, Red Cross is challenging all Australians to do something practical to ...
EDITORIAL: Start talking about suicide
EDITORIAL: End of an era for fish co-op
ON May 31, the end of a long, family era of fishing will come to an end in ...
House of the Week: The Southern Cross penthouse, Observatory Hotel
THIS impressive three-bedroom penthouse apartment is located on the seventh floor of The Observatory Hotel.
House of the Week: Shelly Beach beauty
NESTLED high in a quiet enclave, this unique home offers a range of exciting opportunities for both families ...
House of the Week: 32 Warlters Street, Port Macquarie
FULL of old charm, modernised to suit and packed with potential, this unique and iconic Port Macquarie home ...
House of the Week: 65 The Point Drive, Port Macquarie
THIS delightful four bedroom home on The Point Drive is superbly finished and ready for a new family.
Travel
Is it cheaper to live on a ship than rent an apartment?
Study claims it can be cheaper to live on a cruise ship than rent an apartment.
Dining and bar options on Princess Cruises: Get on board with fine food
Say bon voyage to your worries and relax knowing that whether you're at sea for a quick getaway ...
Best places in Australia for a weekend away: Eight places for a two day break
Have a couple of days off and want to do something special? Here are Australia's eight best places ...
Ski season Australia and New Zealand: 20 tips for first timers going to the snow
If you're never been to the snow before, here are 20 things you need to know.