The Nationals make their net zero announcement at Parliament House. Photo: supplied.
THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar […]
Ruth Durant, Mayor Adam Roberts, President Dr Caterine Settle, Susanne Pritchard and Dan Abei. Photo: supplied.
Ruth Durant, Mayor Adam Roberts, President Dr Caterine Settle, Susanne Pritchard and Dan Abei. Photo: supplied. HHH Secretary Jenny Delroy thanks members and volunteers. Photo: supplied. CURRENT and past members of Hastings Home Hospice (HHH) gathered for a special afternoon tea on Thursday 30 October at the Lions Club in Port Macquarie. The event was […]
Dr Baerin Houghton explains how the EBUS diagnostic equipment works. Photo: supplied.
Dr Baerin Houghton explains how the EBUS diagnostic equipment works. Photo: supplied. Mary Trotter, Wauchope Palliative Care Unit, accepts the grant certificate from Brendon and Kate Roods at the 2024 awards. Photo: supplied Nasendoscope funded by HCT, in use. Photo: supplied THE Hastings Cancer Trust’s 2025 fundraising year will end on Thursday 13 November, with […]
Yellowfin on the chew! Riley Baker and skipper Blair Carroll had an awesome day out off Port Macquarie last Friday.
Yellowfin on the chew! Riley Baker and skipper Blair Carroll had an awesome day out off Port Macquarie last Friday. Yellowfin on the chew! Riley Baker and skipper Blair Carroll had an awesome day out off Port Macquarie last Friday. AS we head into the final month of spring the weather has been inconsistent, with […]
Bicycles are among the items that can be repaired. Photo: PMHC.
THE Port Macquarie Repair Fair 2025 is being held on Sunday 16 November from 10am to 1pm at the Port Macquarie Library. The event showcases local repairers, reusers and recyclers helping to build a more sustainable community. The fair features hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, a car-boot sale, and creative market stalls that exhibit the region’s […]
Beechwood Shamrocks members with palliative care staff: (l-r) Ben Gilbert, Fred Hanley, Tim Bardell, Kaylee Schmakeit, Laura Scott, Cameron Savage, Michael Cole and Mary Trotter.
COMMUNITY support has delivered a boost to comfort care at Wauchope District Memorial Hospital. The Hastings Cancer Trust has donated almost $7400 to the Palliative Care Unit while the fundraising efforts of the Beechwood Shamrocks Rugby League Football Club have helped purchase essential allied health equipment. The items will enhance the comfort of patients at […]
Birdon's General Manager Assets and Contracts Sarah Yuen, and Ferry Operations Manager John Gray, with Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon and CEO Scott Osman. Photo: supplied.
Birdon’s General Manager Assets and Contracts Sarah Yuen, and Ferry Operations Manager John Gray, with Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon and CEO Scott Osman. Photo: supplied. The Daintree River ferry to be built at Birdon’s Sancrox shipyard. Photo: supplied. PORT Macquarie maritime engineering company Birdon has signed a 20-year contract with Douglas Shire Council to […]
Corey Baker and Zoe Lord from Finnians Irish Tavern with AHA awards host Karl Stefanovic. Photo: courtesy Finnians.
Corey Baker and Zoe Lord from Finnians Irish Tavern with AHA awards host Karl Stefanovic. Photo: courtesy Finnians. Settlers Inn General Manager Zoe Archer with her AHA Rising Star award. Photo: courtesy Settlers. The Long Flat Pub won the award for Best Marketing Activity. “WE still cannot believe this happened again,” is how the team […]
The colourful local laneway will come to life on Saturday.
PHILLIPS Lane will burst into life on Saturday, 8 November as Port Macquarie hosts the first-ever Hideaway Festival. Taking place from 2pm to 8pm, the festival will transform Phillips Lane and Hay Street into a lively hub of creativity, featuring live music, street art, food stalls and local craft brewers. Funded through Transport for NSW’s […]
