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Port Macquarie's Charles Sturt University students graduate in 2025

1 day 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.
Mushroom expert gives evidence in Erin Patterson trial

2 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.
Drugs, cash, weapons: drink and drug drivers busted in targeted police sting

3 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.
Barcelona down Real 4-3 in Clasico to home in on title

3 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.
Iran, US to resume nuclear talks as red lines clash

4 days ago | portnews.com.au | Parisa Hafezi

Iran's Abbas Araqchi and Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff are holding fourth-round nuclear talks. Photo: AP PHOTOTop Iranian and US negotiators have resumed talks to address disputes over Tehran's nuclear program, Iranian state media reports, in a push for progress as Washington hardens its stance ahead of US President Donald Trump's Middle East visit. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Bombers' Merrett cleared, stays eligible for Brownlow

4 days ago | portnews.com.au | Shayne Hope |Roger Vaughan

Essendon skipper Zach Merrett has been cleared of a high hit on Sydney's Nick Blakey. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOSEssendon captain Zach Merrett remains in Brownlow Medal contention after he was cleared by the AFL over his high contact with Sydney's Nick Blakey.
Photos: sea of pink and teal brave the rain for the Mother's Day Classic

4 days ago | portnews.com.au | Jamieson Murphy

The wet weather didn't stop more than a thousand people from donning pink and teal for the Mother's Day Classic to support breast and ovarian cancer.
Teen refused bail after car park knife fight leaves man in hospital with head wound

4 days ago | portnews.com.au | Simon McCarthy |simon mccarthy

Teen refused bail after car park knife fight leaves man in hospital with head woundA teenage boy has been refused bail following a fight in a Nelson Bay car park, which left an 18-year-old man in hospital with a knife wound to his head.
Organisers predict record crowd as hundreds brave weather for Mother's Day Classic

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

"Cancer doesn't stop, and neither do we." That was the message ringing loud and clear on Sunday, May 11, as hundreds of people braved the pouring rain for the Port Macquarie Mother's Day Classic.
Body found believed to be that of missing Central Coast woman, Police say

5 days ago | portnews.com.au | Simon McCarthy |simon mccarthy

Police believe the body was that of a woman, who went missing from Ocean View Road. File photoPolice believe they found the body of a missing 79-year-old woman on the Central Coast on Saturday afternoon, ending a near-three-day search in tragedy.