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Business case confirmed for problem stretch of Oxley Highway

May 18, 2026

Described by motorists as a “death trap”, today there was a welcome announcement on the future of Port Macquarie’s notorious stretch of the Oxley Highway between Wrights and Lakes Road intersections.

The state government, confirming a business case for major upgrades will now be passed to council.

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Kate Parsons

Kate Parsons is a journalist at NBN News in Port Macquarie. She started her career in community radio at 4ZZZ in Brisbane before reporting for Nine News Queensland's afternoon bulletin, and Nine Gold Coast News. She studied at the University of Queensland, graduating with a double Bachelors degree in Journalism/Arts - majoring in Sociology and Peace and Conflict Studies. If you have a story, reach out over email via kate.parsons@nine.com.au.

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