Port Macquarie Express

3 days ago | portnews.com.au | Mardi Borg

"A lot of blood, sweat and tears."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 areaThats how Kyle Cervo summed up the journey to graduating from Port Macquarie's Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Paramedicine and an Undergraduate University Medal to go with it.

3 days ago | portnews.com.au | Gabriel Fowler

Sanctuary Place Living (SPL) workers Tracey Shephard and Tim Smith with police at the Rutherford property on Monday. Picture by Jonathon Carroll. SANCTUARY Place Living (SPL) staff have been blocked from entering a Rutherford rental as tensions build over disputed tenancy issues. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

4 days ago | portnews.com.au | Emily Woods

Erin Patterson is on trial for three murders and one attempted murder over a lunch at her home. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOSPoisonous mushroom identification is fraught with challenges and toxicity is often determined after they are ingested, an expert has told Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

5 days ago | portnews.com.au | Madeline Link

A police operation targeted drink and drug drivers across the state. File picture by Marina NeilA DISQUALIFIED driver allegedly found with drugs, cash and a foldable knife in the car at Broadmeadow is one of hundreds busted in a police sting targeting drink and drug driving. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

5 days ago | portnews.com.au | Tales Azzoni

Barcelona players celebrate the win over Real Madrid that could gift them the Spanish title. Photo: AP PHOTOBarcelona have taken a huge step to securing the Spanish league title with a 4-3 win over Real Madrid — despite Kylian Mbappé's hat trick in a mesmerising 'Clasico' — and opened a seven-point lead over their rivals with three matches remaining.