NSW residents urged to purchase firewood collection authorisations this winter
FORESTRY Corporation is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests. Recent updates have been made to Forestry Corporation’s online firewood permit page. The conditions for firewood collection have also been updated and should be understood prior to entering State forests. The system now distinguishes some locations between pine and native […]
Strong representation for Port Makos in State of Origin touch series
PORT Makos Touch Association was well represented as the Touch Football State of Origin series was contested in Coffs Harbour over the weekend. Considered one of Touch Football’s fiercest rivalries, NSW emerged victorious on the 30th year anniversary of the series. This action unfolded on 20 and 21 June at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. […]
Kobie and her supporters during the State of Origin series. Photo: supplied.
Kobie Knight leads NSW to Touch Football State of Origin win
Winners are ginners: Kobie Knight celebrating her win. Photo: supplied. Kobie and her supporters during the State of Origin series. Photo: supplied. CAMDEN Haven’s Kobie Knight scored two spectacular tries to lead her NSW Women’s 45s side to victory over Queensland in the Touch Football State of Origin (SOO) series. She also spurred her state […]
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has spoken to hundreds of local farmers since the floods. Photos: supplied.
Businesses and farmers to ‘take matters into their own hands’ over flood relief
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has spoken to hundreds of local farmers since the floods. Photos: supplied. MICHAEL Kemp fears as many as 95 percent of flood affected farmers and businesses in the Oxley electorate will struggle to stay in operation if the state doesn’t request a Category D declaration from the Federal Government. The […]
Irene Balkema, Jenny Watts, jockey Luke Rolls, Tickle Me Pink, and Rick Balkema.
Port Macquarie businesses dig deep for Bravehearts charity race day
Irene Balkema, Jenny Watts, jockey Luke Rolls, Tickle Me Pink, and Rick Balkema. ‘Ditto’, the Bravehearts mascot. LOCAL businesses rallied behind Tuesday’s Bravehearts charity race day, generously sponsoring each of the seven races. Naming rights were snapped up, resulting in the Coolcene Air Maiden, Dittos Keep Safe Adventure Shows Maiden, Divine Experiences Country Plate, Stone […]
St Columba students win Global Innovators of the Year for waste reduction app
YEAR 8 students Lizzy Collett and Eloise Flower of St Columba Anglican School have been named “Global Innovators of the Year”. The prestigious win puts the pair at the pinnacle of student innovation. Run by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) through the “Go Innovate Together’ (GoIT) initiative, the competition recognises and celebrates the ingenuity and creativity […]
‘Can’t afford to hold our breath’: MPs angry at lack of Wrights Road funding in NSW Budget
PHOTO 1: Rob Dwyer pointed out the issues at Wrights Rd during a site visit by Opposition Leader Mark Speakman and Shadow Roads Minister Natalie Ward. File photo.
‘Can’t afford to hold our breath’: MPs angry at lack of Wrights Road funding in NSW Budget
THE MPs driving the campaign to fix traffic congestion at Wrights Road and the Oxley Highway in Port Macquarie, say they are “angry” and “disappointed” that Tuesday’s NSW Budget failed to deliver the funds needed to progress an upgrade. Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer said while he welcomed confirmation of funding to commence the […]
Alan Woods from the NSW Men’s 50s team crossing the line. Photo: supplied.
Peter Vicent leads NSW Men’s 50s team to Touch Football State of Origin victory
Alan Woods from the NSW Men’s 50s team crossing the line. Photo: supplied. Peter Vincent (right) with Steve ‘Beaver’ Menzies from the NSW Men’s 50s team. Photo: supplied. PETER Vincent’s coaching expertise has earned him more silverware, leading the NSW Men’s 50s team to victory in the Touch Football State of Origin (SOO) series. The […]
