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Arts Mid North Coast back NSW Government’s plan for regional creativity

ARTS Mid North Coast (AMNC) has welcomed the NSW Government’s launch of “Heartland: A Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries 2026–2035”, backed by a $5.2 million investment aimed at strengthening arts, culture and creative industries across regional NSW. AMNC is the Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) and peak body for arts and […]

Regional

Theatre production taking Banjo’s story across regional NSW

Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied. Tim Maddren and Mat Brooker tell the story of ‘The Man From Snowy River. Photo: supplied. THE crew from Got Ya Back Productions is weaving their way through Banjo Paterson country this week, as they begin a NSW run of their theatrical production, “BANJO”. The musical […]

Sport

Port Macquarie boxers enjoy successful night in Singleton

PORT Macquarie boxers enjoyed a successful outing in the Hunter on Saturday evening, taking two victories by unanimous decision at the Singleton Civic Centre Fight Night. Local fighters Jordan Green and Ryan Campbell, from the Port Macquarie Boxing Club, kept to their game plans to secure memorable wins. With the fight card boasting 20 match-ups […]

Regional

Childcare workers on ‘ick’ alert after abuse scandals

AUSTRALIA’S childcare workers are on “ick” alert as they scramble to rebuild public trust after the sector was engulfed in sexual abuse scandals and widespread safety concerns. A Senate inquiry into the troubled industry moved to Brisbane on Monday as it probes quality and safety in the nation’s early childhood education and care system. It […]

Government, Police

Nationals urged to ‘come clean’ over gun reform

NSW MINISTER for Police Yasmin Catley is calling on the NSW Liberals and Nationals to “come clean” about a plan to “water down” the state’s new gun laws passed in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. Minister Catley cited comments made on radio by Shadow Minister Anthony Roberts (Liberals), which suggested that the Coalition […]

Local News

Council notes actions on 18-storey Port Macquarie proposal

A MAYORAL Minute noting actions taken by Port Macquarie Hastings Council regarding a proposed 18-storey development was carried unanimously by Councillors at last Thursday’s Ordinary Council Meeting. The mixed-use proposal at 29 Park Street comprises 210 dwellings including 35 affordable dwellings, and an entertainment and commercial precinct. The project has been declared a State Significant […]

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Sport

Port Macquarie U17s involved in Oztag brawl

THEY may both hail from the calmness of seaside towns, but Port Macquarie and Wollongong found themselves dumped in a wave of rage over the weekend, at the end of their U17s boys Oztag game in Coffs Harbour. What was meant to be a competitive spectacle of skill and speed at the State Championships, soon […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: The power of volunteering with Girl Guides

The Camden Haven Girl Guides need more volunteers to run their valuable programs. The Camden Haven Girl Guides need more volunteers to run their valuable programs. The Camden Haven Girl Guides need more volunteers to run their valuable programs. GIRL Guides has a proud tradition of providing fun activities, skills development and advocacy for young […]

Community, Health

Dunbogan’s Bruce de Graaf cracks 700 blood donations

Bruce de Graaf making his 700th donation. Bruce de Graaf and Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer. DUNBOGAN’S Bruce de Graaf celebrated his 700th donation at Lifeblood Port Macquarie on Friday, 20 February. He now holds the record for the most blood/plasma donations in the Port Macquarie region and is one of the top ten donors […]