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'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

1 day ago | portnews.com.au | Callum Godde

Former New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush has officially taken the reins of Victoria Police. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOSMike Bush is under no illusion about the challenges that confront him as top cop after a leadership crisis in Australia's second-largest police force. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Friendships form and span decades thanks to intergenerational program

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

It's special to witness friendships blossom. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperEspecially those that show age is no barrier when it comes to forming connections. Garden Village residents and Heritage Christian School students are reaping the social benefits of an intergenerational program, supported by Intergen Connect and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.
Sustainable building at Port Macquarie's Home Street approved

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

A three-storey development which incorporates native plants into its design has been given the green light by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Development Assessment Panel. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Ex-student in university breach to secure discounted parking, police allege

2 days ago | portnews.com.au | Carla Mascarenhas

Police have charged a woman who was allegedly behind a series of cyber attacks at Western Sydney University that compromised student data. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperPolice will allege in court that the woman initially exploited the Western Sydney University IT systems to secure unauthorised discounted parking on campus.
A month on from landslide as break-ins and structural movement continue

3 days ago | portnews.com.au | Sage Swinton

The blocked off area and a sign left for potential looters on one of the homes. It's been more than a month since the New Lambton landslide, and homes have suffered more break-ins, and structural movement continues. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperA man has been arrested and charged over the break-in on June 25 of a Russell Road home that was evacuated after the May 23 landslide.
Man charged after break-in at landslide-affected New Lambton home

3 days ago | portnews.com.au | Sage Swinton

Fencing around the affected New Lambton area. Picture by Peter LorimerA man has been charged after a break-in at a landslide-affected home in New Lambton early on Wednesday morning. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperPolice were called to a home on Russell Road, New Lambton about 1.35am following reports of a break and enter. Police responded and started searching the area.
Man, 19, arrested at Mayfield after fatal crash in North Lambton

4 days ago | portnews.com.au | Sage Swinton

The scene at North Lambton on Sunday, and inset, a picture of the arrest. Pictures by Marina Neil and NSW PoliceA wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Maher sets sights on positive future with new Indigenous Marathon Foundation role

5 days ago | portnews.com.au | Liz Langdale

Charlie Maher says his actions speak louder than words when helping to inspire others. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe Port Macquarie resident and Western Arrernte man has been appointed to a new role for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) as its inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander chief officer.
Thailand's PM won't step down, party official says

1 week ago | portnews.com.au | Panarat Thepgumpanat |Orathai Sriring

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra "will continue to perform her duty to resolve various crises". Photo: AP PHOTOThailand's embattled prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not resign or dissolve parliament, a senior official from the ruling Pheu Thai party says, risking a prolonged political crisis in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Rates and loans discussed by councillors before major plans adopted

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

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has adopted major plans which outline how it plans to distribute funding across its projects for the next decade. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperCouncil's loans and the value of rates were debated by councillors at the meeting on Thursday, June 19.