August 2, 2026

Local care workers at Garden Village in Port Macquarie shave for a cause, raising over $10,000 for the Cancer Council

Katie and Alison before the shave. Alison and Katie after the shave. PERSONAL care assistants, Katie Hendry and Alison...

Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking...

Laurieton honours Korean War veterans

AUSTRALIA entered the Korean War on 28 September 1950 following North Korea’s invasion of South Korea. More than 18,000...

Landcare Week celebrates community action

AROUND Australia, Landcare week will be observed from 3 August to 9 August, and Hastings Landcare Group has an array of...

New national warning system comes online

Your phone might make some strange noises next week. Image: DC Studio on Magnific. You might receive a message that...

Broughton Island fishing hotspots revealed

I AM continually amazed that so many residents of Port Stephens are yet to visit Broughton Island. I recently returned...

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