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Dreams of a puppy and meeting Oscar Piastri come true for two of Port’s ‘wish kids’

VOLUNTEERS from Make-A-Wish Port Macquarie are helping local children facing serious illness. The branch, founded in 2015, has 10 active volunteers from Crescent Head to Diamond Beach. Together, they create tailored Wish Journeys that give children a chance to focus on something positive, even in the middle of treatment. Tammy Frater has been a volunteer […]

Local News

Local ‘Star of the Hastings’ Madison Wilson calls on community to dig deep

DANCING was never part of Port Macquarie business owner Madison Wilson’s career path, but the multi-award winner and devoted mum of four couldn’t say no to the chance to hit the dance floor to raise much-needed funds for the Cancer Council. Taking part in this year’s Stars of the Hastings fundraiser, you would be forgiven […]

Community

Heartbeat of the Hastings: Julie Bowes

PORT Macquarie’s Julie Bowes is a strong believer in the importance of giving back and helping others. Born in Camden, NSW in 1961, Julie got married in 1980 and moved to Canberra, where she and her husband raised three children. Once the kids were off to school, Julie began working in retail. “I’ve always enjoyed […]

Event

Hastings Arts Trail to explore local studios from Wauchope to Port Macquarie

ARTISTS and makers across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region will open their doors on 7 and 8 June as part of the Hastings Arts Trail. The event invites the public into private studios, workshops and shared spaces, to meet local creatives and view their work. The trail stretches from Wauchope to Port Macquarie’s CBD and industrial […]

Sport

Young footballers learn vital tackling skills

IN 2017 the National Rugby League (NRL), in collaboration with the game’s major stakeholders, set about conducting extensive research and analysis into game delivery and player development models. This led to the creation of the Player Development Framework. The framework is aimed at attracting and retaining participation, fostering personal development, and transitioning talented players into […]

Sport

Camden Haven students play curtain-raiser to State of Origin clash

Camden Haven’s Cailan George, Nadia Bligh, Taela Cummins, Hayley Smith, Amaya Barker and Finlay Bell. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Hayley Smith (U17s Port Breakers). Photo:Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Amaya Barker (U15s Port Breakers). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Finlay Bell (U15s Port Breakers). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. SIX female Camden Haven High School (CHHS) students have earned the chance to take […]

Opinion

Marine Rescue save the day for travellers as medicine runs out

A PAIR of Port Macquarie locals have shared their experience of attempting to get home during last week’s weather event, after visiting family in Narrabri. Don Delport and Michael Powter take up the story from here. Our flood experience We came down Oxley Highway through the “Walcha Road” and missed getting through on the highway […]

Community

Successful meeting for Zonta Port Macquarie

A VERY successful, well-attended meeting was held by the local branch of Zonta on Sunday 18 May, in The River Room at the Westport Bowling Club. The aim of the meeting was to attract new members during the organisation’s 2024-2026 biennium. President Elaine Schofield gave an in-depth speech on the activities of the local branch […]

Community

Through the drizzle came the dazzle for Port’s Pride Walk

Event organiser Dr Jake Little, with Voices4Cowper’s Caz Heise. Photo: supplied. The 60 walkers and their dogs unite halfway for a celebratory picture. Photo: supplied. Donated Rainbow cupcakes from Baked by Katie. THE pre-flood drizzle cast itself aside to celebrate the dazzle of the very first Port Pride Walk. Town Beach came alive with sunshine […]

Community

Port Mac Goss: Ben Elias

STATE of Origin is back. Three games, guaranteed drama, the best playing the best. A man who knows a little about State of Origin is Ben Elias, a 19 game veteran for the Blues, including six as captain. In 2005 he was named one of the 25 greatest NSW players of all time. We are […]