Alliance Airlines’ decision to fly to Port Macquarie and continue the service previously provided by Virgin Australia delivers a range of benefits to residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Passengers travelling to and from Brisbane will now experience shorter travel times, increased customer comforts such as large overhead lockers, and direct taxi to the terminal gate on arrival at Brisbane airport.

The new service will also include the addition of Sunday evening flights, perfect for that weekend getaway to the big smoke and a great positive for our local tourism industry.

With design underway for expansion of Port Macquarie’s airport terminal and taxiway, council is very excited to have community focused partners coming on board to support the growth of our thriving region.

To book your next trip north of the border, visit allianceairlines.com.au.

Applications are now open for the 2017 Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship, proudly presented by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.

With $4,000 on offer, the scholarship aims to kick-start the sporting careers of local budding athletes aged between 13 and 21 years of age.

Successful athletes who received the scholarship include Olympic medal winners James Magnusson, Riley Batt and successful cyclist Lauren Kitchen.

So, if you know a rising new sports star that deserves recognition and support to help fulfil their sporting potential, encourage them to apply for this year’s Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship. Applications close Saturday, September 30.

For more information and to apply, visit pmhc.nsw.gov.au/2017wrss.