When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
NSW NATIONALS MPs are calling on the NSW Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, months after the second of two trial periods ended. In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to […]
Melbourne dad Trent Robertson. Oli, who battled stage 4 neuroblastoma at just two years old. TO mark the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Melbourne dad Trent Robertson will embark on the most challenging journey of his life – running 10 marathons and cycling 1,200km in just 30 days. He will raise vital funds for […]
United Firefighters Union of Australia National Secretary Greg McConville, said the reports highlighted the urgency of the task ahead of policymakers. Photo: UFUA.
THE release of the “National Climate Risk Assessment” (NCRA) earlier this week has alarmed climate groups around the country. The assessment analyses 11 priority risks under three scenarios of 1.5°C, 2°C and 3°C warming. The 3°C warming by 2090 scenario includes warnings that heat-related deaths will rise by 444 percent in Sydney and 423 percent […]
Julie Ballangarry is one of this year’s 100 Churchill Fellows. Photo: Winston Churchill Trust.
GUMBAYNGGIRR woman Dr Julie Ballangarry has been named a 2025 Churchill Fellow. The Mid North Coast scholar and educator is committed to Reconciliation and said she was inspired by her first role model, Uncle Kevin “Porky” Ballangarry of Bowraville. “[He was] a strong Aboriginal man, proud of who we are and where we come from,” […]
Matt with the Lions Wauchope volunteers. Photo: supplied.
Matt with the Lions Wauchope volunteers. Photo: supplied. Darran from IGA at Wauchope cheers on Matt. Photo: supplied. THE Hastings community turned out in support of cyclist Matt Hockings as he passed through the region on his 1000km charity ride for R U OK? – the charity raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. […]
Celebrations as the ribbon is cut officially opening the D5 section.
Celebrations as the ribbon is cut officially opening the D5 section. Penny Small, surrounded by other Beach to Beach Committee members, addresses attendees. COMMUNITY members and dignitaries gathered in Dunbogan last week to celebrate the official opening of the D5 section of the Beach-to-Beach Shared Path. The newly completed section features 240 metres of boardwalk, […]
A TARGETED graffiti attack has left a Port Macquarie business owner disappointed and concerned about what he sees as a growing problem in the community. Alan Stone, of Coastal Realty Strata, arrived at work last week to find his shopfront window defaced with bright orange graffiti. The words were sprawled across the glass, leaving him […]
The Medical on William team.
The Medical on William team. Medical on William is now taking on new patients. RIGHT in the heart of Port Macquarie, Medical on William is more than just a GP clinic – it’s a place where locals feel looked after, listened to, and genuinely cared for. Whether you’re popping in for a quick check-up or […]
Cr Nik Lipovac with sport award recipients Cory Wass, Ben Romer, Conor Kinsela, Bronte Eady and Trent Alley. Not pictured, Tracey Rutten and Levi Skreja.
TWO of the Hastings’ most dedicated and talented athletes have been recognised at the North Coast Academy of Sport Awards. Councillor Nik Lipovac represented the region at the event in Sawtell on 6 September, where Port Macquarie’s Tracey Rutten was named Volunteer of the Year and Thrumster’s Bronte Eady received the Niki Taylor Memorial Award. […]
Cowper MP Pat Conaghan (left of sign) with members of the Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre. Photo: supplied.
THE Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre (PMACC) has received a lifesaving boost, with two new defibrillators purchased through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, joined members of the Centre this week to celebrate the $2500 grant and tour the vibrant creative hub. Newly appointed President Kevin Carmody said […]
