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Sport

Camden Haven students play curtain-raiser to State of Origin clash

Camden Haven’s Cailan George, Nadia Bligh, Taela Cummins, Hayley Smith, Amaya Barker and Finlay Bell. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Hayley Smith (U17s Port Breakers). Photo:Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Amaya Barker (U15s Port Breakers). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Finlay Bell (U15s Port Breakers). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. SIX female Camden Haven High School (CHHS) students have earned the chance to take […]

Opinion

Marine Rescue save the day for travellers as medicine runs out

A PAIR of Port Macquarie locals have shared their experience of attempting to get home during last week’s weather event, after visiting family in Narrabri. Don Delport and Michael Powter take up the story from here. Our flood experience We came down Oxley Highway through the “Walcha Road” and missed getting through on the highway […]

Community

Successful meeting for Zonta Port Macquarie

A VERY successful, well-attended meeting was held by the local branch of Zonta on Sunday 18 May, in The River Room at the Westport Bowling Club. The aim of the meeting was to attract new members during the organisation’s 2024-2026 biennium. President Elaine Schofield gave an in-depth speech on the activities of the local branch […]

Community

Through the drizzle came the dazzle for Port’s Pride Walk

Event organiser Dr Jake Little, with Voices4Cowper’s Caz Heise. Photo: supplied. The 60 walkers and their dogs unite halfway for a celebratory picture. Photo: supplied. Donated Rainbow cupcakes from Baked by Katie. THE pre-flood drizzle cast itself aside to celebrate the dazzle of the very first Port Pride Walk. Town Beach came alive with sunshine […]

Community

Port Mac Goss: Ben Elias

STATE of Origin is back. Three games, guaranteed drama, the best playing the best. A man who knows a little about State of Origin is Ben Elias, a 19 game veteran for the Blues, including six as captain. In 2005 he was named one of the 25 greatest NSW players of all time. We are […]

Community, Health

Local crafter bringing joy to PMBH’s emergency department

Six-year-old Ella with her handmade bear Beary (aka Tuesday). Photo: supplied. Ingrid Kennewell with some of her handmade toys. Photo: supplied. Bears and bunnies sent to PMBH. Photo: supplied HOSPITAL can be a scary place for many, but for six-year-old Ella, nerves turned to joy recently thanks to the generosity of one local crafter. No […]

Community

Ellen Crepaz celebrated as Hidden Treasure for volunteering efforts

PORT Macquarie’s Ellen Crepaz has been celebrated as one of 74 women from regional, rural and remote New South Wales included on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll for 2024. Hidden Treasures is a NSW Government initiative coordinated by the NSW Rural Women’s Network, recognising impactful community volunteers. “I never imagined my path would lead here,” […]

Community

‘Adopt a Street’ to connect businesses with flood-affected neighbourhoods

A NEW community-driven initiative is bringing together local businesses and residents from flood-impacted streets, in a demonstration of support and kindness. “Adopt a Street – Flood Support” is a grassroots response that invites local businesses to “adopt” a flood-affected street within the community. By offering everything from coffee vouchers and meals, to clean-up help or […]

Local News

SES volunteer said extent of flooding took his ‘breath away’

The legends of Port Macquarie SES the night before the flood hit. The indoor basketball stadium had been set up as accommodation for rescue services. Photo: NSW Fire and Rescue The combined efforts of local and out of area rescue personnel in the wake of the region’s inundation. The combined efforts […]

Community, Government

MP recounts flood ‘horror stories’ and how the Camden Haven returned a favour

Rob Dwyer (second from right) with clean-up volunteers Cr Hamish Tubman, Jedd Clarke, Simon Hancox, Tony Johnson, Brian Barry, Aisher Hanington, Aimee Cooke, Shelby Mackenzie, Sarah Feldman and Marine Rescue Commander Greg Davies (far right). Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman on their way to inspect the flood damage. One […]