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 […]
TV gardening personality Costa Georgiadis visited Douglas Vale Vineyard earlier this year. Photo: supplied.
TV gardening personality Costa Georgiadis visited Douglas Vale Vineyard earlier this year. Photo: supplied. Curator Ian Cupit with the Mayor Adam Roberts. Photo: supplied. COMMUNITY action stepped in when neglect took hold of the historic Douglas Vale site in 1995. Following a series of newspaper reports, residents formed the Douglas Vale Conservation Group to save […]
The Port Macquarie Magpies are leading the AFL North Coast ladder. Photo: AFL North Coast.
The Port Macquarie Magpies are leading the AFL North Coast ladder. Photo: AFL North Coast. PORT Macquarie Magpies have gone to the top of the AFL North Coast ladder after thrashing the Macleay Valley Eagles by 23.12 (150) to 7.9 (51) in Nambucca Heads, during the latest round of the AFL North Coast season. Reserves […]
The writs were returned to Governor-General Sam Mostyn on 12 June by Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope. Photo: AEC.
RESULTS of the 2025 Federal Election have been finalised and the writs returned to the Governor-General Sam Mostyn. This marks the end of the electoral process for the House of Representatives and Senate and paves the way for the opening of the 48th Parliament on 22 July. Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope said the election […]
Senior Solicitor Ma’ata Solofoni.
HUNDREDS of people are seeking legal advice following widespread flooding on the Mid North Coast. Lawyers from the Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service (DRLS), together with lawyers from Community Legal Centres, have been attending Recovery Centres established by the NSW Reconstruction Authority in flood-hit regions to help people deal with multiple issues. The […]
A NSW Government committee has begun investigating access to publicly owned land and waterways in New South Wales, including national parks, marine reserves, crown land, state forests, water catchments and Aboriginal land. The Select Committee on Access Restrictions to Public Lands and Waterways was established by a resolution of the NSW Legislative Council on Wednesday […]
