April 20, 2026

Walkable towns help regional Australians exercise 75 minutes more each week

AMID soaring fuel prices which are prompting Australians to explore alternative transport options, a new study...

Top marks for sports uniform proposal to boost students’ physical activity

NEW research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical...

Young artists inspired by exhibition to paint their own version ofTacking Point beach and lighthouse

Artist Peggy Eather demonstrating her techniques. Photo: supplied Composition, colour and capturing the horizon. YOUNG...

Heartbeat of the Hastings: Casey Whitehouse

FOR Bonny Hills volunteer Casey Whitehouse it was becoming a parent that truly opened her eyes to the importance of...

Nominations open for the 2026 Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year awards

IT’S time for people across the Mid North Coast to nominate family, friends or work mates for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of...

From craft store to one of Port Macquarie’s community hubs

FOR California-born Dawn Tindall, Australia was just going to be one stop of several on a working holiday. But meeting...

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