Liz Langdale

Australia, Port Macquarie

Senior Journalist at Manning River Times

Senior Journalist at Port Macquarie News

Journalist @portmacnews.

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Articles

Doctor Cooke wants to land a new airstrip and continue vital service

1 week ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

For 26 years Doctor David Cooke has flown to South West Rocks and made the return journey to Port Macquarie to see his patients. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaHowever, due to the South West Rocks private airstrip's impending closure, this could mean Dr Cooke's vital general practitioner service is lost forever.
Weather data confirms Port Macquarie's wet April

1 week ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

Port Macquarie has recorded a wetter April on average for 2025. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaA total of 211.2mm fell over the month at the Port Macquarie Airport. The average monthly rainfall for April is 131mm, according to Weatherzone data since 1995.
Kempsey's rainfall hit a record-breaking amount in April.

1 week ago | macleayargus.com.au | Liz Langdale

Kempsey's rainfall hit a record-breaking amount in April. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaSunday, April 27 saw the town's average monthly amount surpassed in just a day when 96.2mm of rainfall was recorded. The average amount of total rainfall for the month of April in Kempsey is 75.6mm.
Vale John Vipond: a community-minded man who looked out for others

1 week ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

The Camden Haven's John Vipond was a man who loved the salt, the sea and looking out for others' safety. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your area"The salt water and sand get in your blood and you can't wash it out," he often said.
Phillips Lane showcases colourful mural spectacle in our town's centre

1 week ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

Artists have combined forces to transform a blank canvas into a visual feast for the eyes in Port Macquarie's town centre. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaLake Cathie's Brad Collins, Port Macquarie's Damon Moroney and Sydney's Patrick Hunter have been working hard on bringing their creations to life at Phillips Lane.
Ironman Australia's professional athletes to take on 70.3 distance

1 week ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

Ironman Australia's professional athletes will take on the 70.3 course distance at Port Macquarie's May 4 event for the first time since 2015. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaThe premier sporting event has returned to Port Macquarie for its 38th year in 2025, attracting 2700 athletes.
Newly elected Rob Dwyer prepares to 'hit the ground running' for Port Macquarie

2 weeks ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

The elected Local Member for Port Macquarie knows he's not going to be able to help everyone who comes to him with a problem.
Thousands cast votes early in Cowper with AEC message to park 'legally'

2 weeks ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

Thousands of people are casting their votes early in the electorate of Cowper, with some queuing for up to 40 minutes at a centre in Port Macquarie.
Ricardoes' Flavorino tomatoes win first prize at Sydney's Royal Easter Show

2 weeks ago | goodfruitandvegetables.com.au | Liz Langdale

Harriet Kimble, Jack Peake and Olivia Kimble loved the taste of Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries Farm's popular Flavorino variety. Picture by Liz LangdaleIt's easy to see why Port Macquarie's Ricardoes tomatoes have taken a first placing at Sydney's Royal Easter Show. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe farm's popular Flavorino variety is so tasty it proved difficult to capture a photo before they were gobbled up by some young tomato eaters.
Dialysis patient transition underway as private hospital closes its unit

2 weeks ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

Port Macquarie Base Hospital is about to take on new dialysis patients, as the unit at Port Macquarie's Private Hospital is set to close at the end of May as part of its expansion.