DEAR News Of The Area, IN response to letters by Les Mitchell and Dave Wood on Friday 13 March regarding so-called breaches of international law and critique of President Trump liberating thousands of oppressed Iranians, I would have to disagree with everything they wrote. Iran and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation have been attacking Israel for […]
Port Macquarie’s Breanna Alpen is part of a growing band of women entering the male-dominated construction industry. Photo: supplied.
NEW data has revealed the increasingly critical role women are playing in the construction industry. The number of women enrolling in construction trades courses has more than doubled in the five years to 2025, according to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Among them is Port Macquarie’s Breanna Alpen, 19, a promising rugby […]
The cost of fuel has shot up amid concerns about shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
RATIONING fuel in Australia’s major cities to supply the regions would cause unnecessary economic and social issues, a peak motoring body says. Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil corridors, after the country was attacked by US and Israeli forces. The conflict in the Middle East has spiked […]
The Repurposing for Resilience volunteers with Kate Haynes from Essential Energy.
CHARITIES, community groups and not‑for‑profit organisations delivering community‑led projects across Essential Energy’s network area are encouraged to submit their applications for the 2026 Essential Grants program before the end of March. The program is offering grants of up to $15,000 to help eligible organisations bring their initiatives to life and deliver real benefits for people, […]
THE countdown’s on to this coming week’s Ride The Wave Festival in support of locals doing it tough. Over five days from 24 March, Port Macquarie will host surf, skate and live music events – all centred on Town Beach. Organised by Make A Difference (MAD), the event raises funds for the frontline services providing […]
Nippers Edie Burgess, Royce Negus, and Ralph Ward from Camden Haven SLSC.
NIPPERS stole the show at the Mid North Coast Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) Championships held on 7-8 March at Flynns and Lighthouse beaches. Edie Burgess, Royce Negus and Ralph Ward represented the Camden Haven SLSC, accumulating a huge 20 competition points between them. Nicole Crowe, Director of Administration and Head of Junior Activities for […]
Winners from Westport: Sue Pitman, Sharon Wright and Jan Waddington.
Winners from Westport: Sue Pitman, Sharon Wright and Jan Waddington. Runners up Elyane Byers, Denise Penney and Jodie Lane. A FANTASTIC day weather wise and a big turnout of 84 bowlers enjoyed 2 games of bowls and a fabulous lunch on the day . 37 raffle prizes was a great effort . Winners were from […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WATCHING the Prime Minister mouthing Hansonisms like a puppet controlled from behind last week was simply embarrassing, so I Googled a couple of matters, i.e. how long have the so-called “Isis Brides” been detained in a camp in Syria and what is their average age. These women, who Mr Albanese […]
FROM humble beginnings in 2012 in a Melbourne pub, the “Tough Guy Book Club” has expanded globally. Founded by Shay Leighton, it is a network of men who are “about reading books, hitting the pub with the goons, and rowdy conversations.” Port Macquarie has its own chapter, which meets at 7pm at Finnian’s Irish Tavern […]
A NEW $50 million fund aimed at building community connections and supporting events in regional areas has been announced by the NSW Government. The Active Regional Communities Package delivers funding through three streams for non-profit local community groups, local councils and cultural or sporting organisations to deliver events, programs and activities. $15 million for Regional […]
