August 24, 2025

Rate cuts welcomed, but cost of living still looms over regional Australia

THE Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percent on Tuesday 13 August, has been welcomed as a positive...

Volunteers plant 300 trees on National Tree Day

Volunteers from Hastings Landcare. Over 300 trees were planted by the volunteers More than 20 volunteers joined Hastings...

Oxley electorate secures $450,000 for 20 community infrastructure projects

COMMUNITY groups across the Oxley electorate will benefit from $450,000 in funding for 20 grassroots infrastructure...

Port Macquarie family’s 300km walk in honour of former INXS manager Chris M Murphy OAM

“MY DAD was an absolute whirlwind,” said Jeri Wambeek, the proud daughter of former INXS manager Chris M. Murphy OAM...

Residents of Lighthouse Beach fear construction of public preschool will cause traffic chaos

Tacking Point Public School in Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie. Photo: Rikki Waller. Tacking Point Public School in...

Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust

EMERALD Downs Golf Course will host the Hastings Cancer Trust Charity Golf Day on Sunday 21 September, to raise vital...

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