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	<title>Greater Port Macquarie Focus</title>
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	<description>The All Gloss, All Free, Guide to Local Living</description>
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		<title>Smoochy Kiss</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recapturing the delights of childhood through fashion is Melissa Murphy’s goal. Her creative pursuit of handmade clothing echoes her own mother’s talents. When did the venture into making baby clothing, children’s clothing, toys and accessories for Smoochy Kiss start? When my son was at the Community Preschool (6 years ago), I became involved with a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Robert Johns – President of the Mid North Coast Branch of the Ulysses Club</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Robert Johns, President of the Mid North Coast Branch of the Ulysses Club, explains to Jo Atkins that growing older doesn’t mean you need to forgo adventure, companionship and good times. In fact, the Club’s motto is ‘grow old disgracefully’! For those who don’t know, what exactly is the Ulysses Club? The Ulysses Club is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lou Perri</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now in its third year, Out To Lunch has featured a long list of guests in a series that aims to give readers an insight into some of the personalities who make our town tick. Susie Boswell thought it time to profile the luncheon host himself. Beyond question, there’s no better-located dining spot in Port [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hey Dad!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Father’s Day is a celebration of fatherhood … where we pay tribute to one of the most special men in our lives. Jo Atkins talks to local dad Greg Cocking – who is not only a fantastic father of four, but a very special community worker … Tell us a bit about your family … [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chris and Kim Francis Local Fine Furniture Specialists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Local fine furniture specialists Chris and Kim Francis have been hand crafting solid timber furniture since 1982. What begun as timber boat restoration has blossomed into a family business of prestige and character and a labour of love. Chris discusses the unique character of Australian hardwood, its environmental sustainability and the challenges that come with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sam Bennet – Surfer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bodyboarding with style is Sam’s ambition, as he sets his sights on a world title. What’s been happening in the last year? I saw you out breakwall the other day &#8230; you had your hat on backwards, earphones in, looking like a punk. Is this the new look? Surfing heaps and a little bit of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kay Small</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1,000 motorhomes are set to descend on Port macquarie this october to celebrate the 25th National Rally for the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia. We ask rally manager kay small to tell us more. First off, tell us a little about the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia. The Campervan and Motorhome Club of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christian Buthmann</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From apprentice diesel mechanic to Navy clearance diver to SAS squad member and back to diesel mechanic, Christian Buthmann is one local business man who has had many life transitions. Chrissy Jones chats with him to find out more. How long have you lived and worked in the area, Christian? I have been in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lisa Christie – Interior Designer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new restaurant, Fig, opens soon near the giant fig tree on Town Green. Interior design by Lisa Christie. Your new Adenbrook home, by award-winning local builders Matthew and Luke Morris? Free décor advice &#8211; by Lisa Christie. Ricardoes’ Café Red refurbishment? The versatile Lisa Christie again. Your Dulux paints colour advisor? Yep, it’s Lisa. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Steve Bridge – Structural Landscaper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s not surprising structural landscaper and horticulturalist Steve Bridge has an instinctive feel for the beauty of nature: his grandfather, Alan Youdale, pioneered Kunderang East Pastoral Station, a rugged 15000ha of grazing country and spectacular native bush and flora deep in virgin gorge country between Kempsey and Walcha. My mother Betty grew up on the station and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Joyce &amp; Macca</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here’s your chance to see two fabulous performers combining their musical skill and gift of the gab in one entertaining show. Col Joye and Ian ‘Macca’ McNamara visit Port Panthers this month &#8230; I won’t mention how long you’ve been around the music scene, Col, because it will only make you feel older than you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Joel Broad – Magician</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Talented 17 year old local Joel Broad’s card tricks left us all bewildered and amazed after his brief 5 minute magic show in our office. We were so impressed with his charm and magic skills, we wanted to find out more &#8230; Joel, How did you get into the art of being a magician? I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Peter Woodhouse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Meet Peter Woodhouse, who passionately dedicates all his time to being a volunteer at Mid Coast Care. Full name: Peter Woodhouse. Time spent living in Port Macquarie: We moved here in July 2003 from Millthorpe, near Orange in the Central West. Job title: Bargain Centre Manager in charge of overseeing the volunteers, the shop and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lynton Blythe – Rural Fire Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hastings resident Lynton Blythe has just received a 50 year Long Service Award from the NSW Rural Fire Brigade, recognising his remarkable commitment to serving the community he loves. Chrissy Jones chats with Lynton. 50 Years of voluntary active involvement in the NSW Rural Fire Service – what an achievement, Lynton. Where was the award [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Louise Saxton – Artist</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Find out how this talented artist has combined symbolic and cultural meaning, recycled materials and hours of dedicated work to create delicately beautiful works of art &#8230;now on display at The Glasshouse regional gallery. Tell us a little about yourself as an artist. I’ve been making art and exhibiting in a professional capacity for almost [...]]]></description>
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