The Latest Breaking News from Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie flying fox camp causes 'terrible noise' and smell, council opts to subsidise residents

When Wayne and his wife first bought their home they knew it backed onto a flying fox camp, but it wasn't long before they realised the extent of the noise and mess.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

'Mini-cyclone' smashes buildings in NSW regional city

The regional centre of Port Macquarie has been battered after "wild winds" hit the city in what residents called a "mini-cyclone".

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

'Mini cyclone' rips through Port Macquarie, lifting roofs and bringing down trees

Severe rain and hail hits Port Macquarie on NSW's Mid North Coast, bringing down trees and ripping off roofs, with top-floor residents of an apartment block having to rush downstairs to seek shelter with neighbours.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

Tinsel travesties: the worst Christmas tree displays across Australia

A safety risk in Port Macquarie, an inappropriately spiky star and a literal coat rack are among the nation’s least-accomplished examples of festive spirit

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022

A NSW Council Put Up A Christmas Tree So Dogshit It’d Make Santa Hang Up His Red Hat For Good

Christmas trees are a unique phenomenon in that they can so easily look shithouse. One wrong move with the tinsel or the lights and they can resemble a bedazzled loo brush rather than an iconic, festive and green home for presents. Case in point the Christmas tree which Port Macquarie…

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 6, 2022

Port Macquarie battered by sudden hail storm, as wild weather hits NSW Mid North Coast

A sudden and intense hailstorm has battered Port Macquarie and nearby areas, with large hail stones damaging homes, cars and other property.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022

Port Macquarie UNSW medical graduates set their sights on working in regional Australia

Rory van der Linden is among the first graduates to complete their full undergraduate medical degree at the University of NSW's Port Macquarie campus, with most planning to continue training and working in the regions.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Former independent politician Rob Oakeshott embraces new medical career on the NSW Mid North coast

Mr Oakeshott is among the first students to complete their full undergraduate medical degree at UNSW's Rural Clinical School Campus in Port Macquarie.

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

Trio hurt in NSW alleged road rage attack

A man has been charged and three pedestrians have been seriously injured after an alleged road rage incident in Port Macquarie, NSW.

AAP · Oct 15, 2022

Wild flannel flowers create eye-catching sight in huge display near Port Macquarie

Native flannel flowers have burst into bloom in huge numbers in NSW for the second year in a row — such a large display may not be seen there again for a decade.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022