A 60-year-old was fined $1000 for allegedly failing to self-isolate after returning from Victoria on Monday.

Newcastle City Police spoke with the man at an address on Kendell Street, Charlestown, who had just returned from a pub where he had been drinking.

19 hospitality venues across the Port Macquarie-Hastings were also audited by police.

Mid North Coast Police issued fines to three venues allegedly caught breaching Public Health Orders.

A venue at Telegraph Point was fined after patrons were seen standing and consuming alcohol and not physical distancing, and because there was no COVID Safety Plan or COVID safety marshal present.

Two restaurants, one on Clarence Street and one on William Street in Port Macquarie were also fined.

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