/ By Indiana Hansen. The drivers have been taken to Port Macquarie . Christoph Zeiher and Thomas Strunkelnberg, 'Exceptional year': flying fox numbers skyrocket at Port Macquarie camp, Enfield tops the local charge, but not by enough to take out Junior Surf Pro, Surf, skate and music attracts thousands to fundraising festival, Tale of two halves, Pirates brilliant in the first, ordinary in the second, Pop culture characters take centre stage at Cosplay event, 'Clover's Law': Timbertown doubles down on no dog policy after pet's death, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Updated April 28 2023 - 2:42pm, first published 2:36pm. Mr Rowe argued the act of failing to stop and render assistance was "upper end criminality". It was not initially clear what led to the crash. Port Macquarie News delivers latest news from Port Macquarie NSW including sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle. A HORRIFIC accident caused havoc for Pacific Highway travellers this morning. 2:45pm Aug 27, 2021. The woman trapped in a car accident involving two cars and a caravan this morning is now in a serious but stable condition at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. Three people seriously injured in multi-vehicle highway crash near Kew; police to investigate By Ruby Pascoe Updated April 13 2022 - 3:01pm , first published April 9 2022 - 4:00pm Its occupants did not appear to be injured but were taken to Port Macquarie Base Hospital for further treatment and observation. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Harrington Road. One person was trapped in a vehicle when two cars crashed on the roundabout at about . Get Todays Paper in your inbox by signing up to receive alerts. Driver granted bail over alleged fatal hit and run of former Anglican minister in Port Macquarie. He was charged with three counts of dangerous driving causing death and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Darcey-Helen, 2, and Chloe-Ann Conley, 1, were left by Conley in a Mazda wagon outside their home at Waterford West, south of Brisbane about 4am on November 23, 2019. Pictures by Sue Stephenson . Dogs with a calmnature are providingyoung studentswith a fun and non-confrontationalenvironment in which to practisereading as part of aprogram expanding around the country. Eight years ago the Nationals held 18 seats in NSW, on Saturday they struggled to get to 11. New home care scheme - how much will it cost? Defence lawyerTas Tasdemir applied for bailand argued his client was "quite distraught" when informed the 86-year-old man had died in hospital. Colonial encounters with Indigenous knowledge produced the Bunyip myth. Investigations into the cause of the accident are now underway. We care about the protection of your data. The 37-year-old delivery van driver was trapped for a short time before being stabilised at the scene and transported to hospital with arm and leg fractures. Latest Port Macquarie news, sport, football and business news from Port Macquarie News. One lane of the Pacific Highway is now open in each direction. One motorist said traffic was banked up for up to two-kilometres, as far back as Long Point Drive. NSW Farmers say changes will cut up to 15,000 backpackers from farm work. The three lawsuits, all filed by the same law firm, also claimed that Queensland's Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services "failed in its duty of care" to protect the girls . Lewis Alfred Witsel, 63, was on Thursday charged with six offences, including dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, negligent driving and failing to stop and assist. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. The girls' grandmother, Shirley Conley, 60, of Eagleby, said she had been prescribed daily medications for high blood pressure and chest pains since the tragedy. 'Exceptional year': flying fox numbers skyrocket at Port Macquarie camp, Enfield tops the local charge, but not by enough to take out Junior Surf Pro, Surf, skate and music attracts thousands to fundraising festival, Tale of two halves, Pirates brilliant in the first, ordinary in the second, Pop culture characters take centre stage at Cosplay event, 'Clover's Law': Timbertown doubles down on no dog policy after pet's death, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. A 13 year old Qld boy has been charged after allegedly causing a car crash that killed three people. Fatal truck crash near Port Macquarie Two truck drivers have died when their vehicles collided in a fiery crash near Port Macquarie, closing northbound lanes on the Pacific Highway. A 33-year-old man and four children aged between four and 10-years-old, were her passengers. Supercars championship leader Brodie Kostecki says he will consider racing differently after receiving a "stupid" bad . A male patient in his 60s was initially trapped in the vehicle for a period of time before being released by emergency services and treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics at the scene. All southbound lanes of the highway were closed for a number of hours, with traffic being diverted onto Houston Mitchell Drive. The government's response to Mr Jackson and the girls' stepbrother has been to confirm they have filed a claim that falls within personal injury legislation but it has not accepted any liability. Added Aug 26th . ", He told the court about the "unobstructed view" on approach to the pedestrian crossing, and said "it's not the case [Mr Curtis] appeared out of nowhere.". New teaching degree model could help ease staff shortages and burnout, Ag sector worried about migration changes, Association of Veteran Surfers helps service members find peace, Major roads in flood-hit NSW South Coast still being repaired a year after landslips, Police seize $30m worth of methylamphetamine on New South Wales Mid North Coast, Cattle prices take a dive, and the meat price for shoppers is finally starting to fall, Driver released on bail after alleged fatal hit and run of retired Anglican minister in Port Macquarie, Major housing redevelopment in doubt as NSW government launches review, Many nurses 'love the work' but leave their jobs. Police say the crash happened at around 3.30am around one kilometre south of the Oxley Highway off-ramp at Thrumster. Mr Wistel appeared before Port Macquarie Local Court on Friday, dressed in a flouroscent tradesman top, and placed his handcuffed hands over his face. A delivery van driver has multiple fractures while six other people have been treated, following a two-vehicle accident on Ocean Drive north of Lake Cathie. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. A teenage boy has been charged with killing three people in a multi-car crash after he allegedly stole a Mercedes from a Queensland home. Traffic was brought to a standstill just before 2pm . Police, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW and Lake Cathie Rural Fire Service attended the scene. Sydney, NSW. following a two-vehicle accident on Ocean Drive north of Lake Cathie. The Woolworths home delivery van and a Toyota Prado collided around 2pm on Sunday, January 15. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Farmers say big reforms to migration could significantly cut the number of workers on farms and increase costs for meat processors. Police were called to Wye Street about 9am on Thursday April 20 after reports of a collision. The 77-year-old was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition . Van Gisbergen eventually overtook Kostecki after bumping his way through, but escaped without a penalty from stewards. A former senior constable who spoke to a Taree man for more than three hours before he wasfatally shot tells a court he regrets some of his comments. Traffic is affected in both . (AP PHOTO) Sergio Perez has beaten pole . . Van Gisbergen had a disappointing final two races in Perth, but remains third as he tries to win a third-straight title. Strict conditional bail has been granted to a man charged over an alleged hit and run that killed an 86-year old man in Port Macquarie on Wednesday. Traffic was banked up in both directions with drivers urged to turnaround and take the Pacific Highway or other roads. Car Expert; Starts at 60; Raiz Invest . Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. Kostecki was given a warning for blocking two-time defending champion Shane van Gisbergen during an epic battle late in the first race of the round at Wanneroo Raceway. The Holden then hit a Mazda travelling in the opposite direction, killing the second car's driver and sole occupant, a 52-year-old Torquay woman. A new charge of dangerous driving occasioning death is expected to be laid within days. 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