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Friday, 8 May 2026
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New arrival of joeys at Guulabaa
Mother’s Day Classic returns
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World Croquet Day
RDA rider Jess marks 15-year journey By Sis HIGGINS JESS Beresford has been a familiar face at the Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) Wauchope Port Macquarie Centre (RDA) for more than 15 years. The long-running program has played a significant role in her development. Jess’ involvement was first encouraged by staff at Westport School who recognised the benefits it could offer her. RDA President Kerri Argent told News Of The Area, “Westport School [was] the first to identify the benefits of the RDA program for Jess and
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Jess Beresford with carer Roxanne Mann, as Bluey heads back to his stall with RDA Secretary Val Mudford. Photo: supplied.
TOBACCO CRACKDOWN CONTINUED Page 3
Local stores closed under illegal tobacco enforcement
By Andrew VIVIAN and Sue STEPHENSON
FIVE stores have now been
temporarily shuttered in the Hastings and Camden Haven as part of the NSW Government’s tough new
crackdown on illicit tobacco and vaping goods. That’s more than in any other coastal area outside
Sydney and Newcastle. Green closure orders stickers have appeared on the shopfronts of the Port
Mart in Hayward Street, Port Macquarie; Fusian Asian Groceries and Confectionary in Short Street, Port
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