Premier Chris Minns with students at Tocal College last Friday.
Premier Chris Minns with students at Tocal College last Friday. Premier Chris Minns with students at Tocal College last Friday. The state government has committed more than $140 million to the agriculture sector. Photo: DPIRD. THE State Government will invest over $140 million of new funding to “safeguard the future of NSW’s agricultural industry”. On […]
The team from NeuRA will receive a $200k grant. Photo: supplied.
NEUROSCIENCE Research Australia (NeuRA) will expand its Deadly Brains program to the Mid North Coast after receiving a $200,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. The funding will support the development of culturally safe research practices aimed at promoting brain health equity. This project marks the first phase of a research initiative focused on […]
St AGNES’ Primary School Year 3 teacher Mrs Laura Stapleton has been selected to work with the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) as a member of its Panel of Educators, Teachers and Leaders (PETL). Mrs Stapleton is contributing her professional insights to help guide the development of national educational research and resources. Her involvement ensures […]
Vinyl lover Lola Willows from Dark Alley Collectibles. Photo: supplied.
GET ready to bathe in the sounds and songs of yesteryear as the annual Port Macquarie Record Fair returns. Now in its eighth year, the fair will spin back into action at Flynns Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on 20 July, between 12pm-4pm. This year’s fair promises to be bigger, better, and more relaxed, with an […]
A concept drawing of the apartment block. Image: supplied.
A concept drawing of the apartment block. Image: supplied. The empty land near the corner of Grant and Gordon streets. THE VACANT block of land across the road from the Port Macquarie Library and Memorial Pool is about to be home to 94 social and affordable housing apartments. Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has […]
Cowper MP Pat Conaghan and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
THE Liberal and National parties are continuing calls for Federal and State governments to urgently amend Category C and D disaster recovery funding to the maximum thresholds of $50,000 for small businesses and $75,000 for primary producers. Local MPs say the current $25,000 threshold is simply not enough, however Labor Ministers have urged primary producers […]
Three generations of JPs: Warren Miller, Alyce Roberts and Jody Smith.
LAKE Cathie local Alyce Roberts has been officially sworn in as a Justice of the Peace (JP), proudly continuing a family legacy that spans nearly six decades. Ms Roberts follows in the footsteps of her grandfather Warren Miller of Port Macquarie, who first took on the role in 1965 at just 21 years old, and […]
Fishing clubs can apply for up to $2,000 to host a variety of activities, such as casting and fishing workshops. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
FISHING clubs and associated organisations are being encouraged to join in the state-wide ‘Gone Fishing Day’ festivities on Sunday 19 October by hosting their own events. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Director Fisheries Management, Bryan Van Der Walt said clubs can apply for a fishing package or grants up to […]
The Best of the Bee Gees have been performing the hits of the ‘60s/70s icons for more than 25 years.
ALMOST 50 years since the release of Saturday Night Fever in 1977, The Best of the Bee Gees show comes to the Glasshouse on Friday, 25 July. A globally respected cover band, the Best of the Bee Gees have been performing the hits of the ‘60s/70s icons for more than 25 years. They will be […]
