January 25, 2026

Margaret Townsend’s Memories of Port Macquarie’s Guest House in the 1940s

Margaret Townsend reflecting on life in Port Macquarie. Photo: Pauline Cain Port Macquarie’s Manor House (formerly...

Government flags tougher penalties for animal cruelty including jail time for leaving dogs in hot cars

DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State...

Port Macquarie duo ‘The 2 Mums’ nominated for 2026 Spirit of Community Awards

CHRONIC and terminal illnesses come at very high emotional, physical, and financial cost to individuals and their loved...

Autism Swim’s Dippers return to Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie

The Dippers program returns to Lighthouse Beach with inclusive beach and ocean safety. Dippers is being run in...

CSU study reveals the ‘ecosystem’ feeding on great whites

A WORLD-FIRST study by Charles Sturt University (CSU) has identified an ecosystem of parasites inside great white...

Autonomous Bluebottle vessels to patrol Mid North Coast marine parks over Australia Day long weekend

UNMANNED marine surveillance vessels known as Bluebottles will patrol Marine Parks between Coffs Harbour and Camden...

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