The legends of Port Macquarie SES the night before the flood hit.
The legends of Port Macquarie SES the night before the flood hit. The indoor basketball stadium had been set up as accommodation for rescue services. Photo: NSW Fire and Rescue The combined efforts of local and out of area rescue personnel in the wake of the region’s inundation. The combined efforts […]
Rob Dwyer (second from right) with clean-up volunteers Cr Hamish Tubman, Jedd Clarke, Simon Hancox, Tony Johnson, Brian Barry, Aisher Hanington, Aimee Cooke, Shelby Mackenzie, Sarah Feldman and Marine Rescue Commander Greg Davies (far right).
Rob Dwyer (second from right) with clean-up volunteers Cr Hamish Tubman, Jedd Clarke, Simon Hancox, Tony Johnson, Brian Barry, Aisher Hanington, Aimee Cooke, Shelby Mackenzie, Sarah Feldman and Marine Rescue Commander Greg Davies (far right). Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman on their way to inspect the flood damage. One […]
CSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Renée Leon, graduate Oscar Wills and Yindyamarra Scholarship donor Roger Morrow.
OSCAR Wills of Telegraph Point says a scholarship was invaluable in bringing him peace of mind when studying for his Bachelor of Nursing. Oscar graduated from Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences during a ceremony in Port Macquarie on 14 May. The Yindyamarra Scholarship he received is one of several […]
Soggy but safe, and eager for more locals to take advantage of the koala tree giveaway.
ALL the furry residents of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and Guulabaa Visitor Centre are safe after last week’s deluge. “Despite the extreme weather, our dedicated koala care team has been onsite every day to ensure they’re protected, well-fed with fresh leaves, and closely monitored,” a spokesperson from Koala Conservation Australia told News Of The […]
The design of the new school at Thrumster.
AUTISM Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has announced the development of a new K-6 campus in Port Macquarie. Set to open in early 2026, the new campus in Thrumster is designed to meet the growing demand for autism-specific education in the region. It will provide a purpose-built learning environment for primary schoolchildren on the autism spectrum and […]
‘Cheers Queers’ invites the community along on 5 June to sign the petition. Photo: supplied.
WITH Pride Month just days away, the team from “Cheers Queers” is inviting the community along to Stick Bar on 5 June for “Beers 4 Queers” – an inclusive event to celebrate the month ahead. Organisers Mark and Abbey stress that the event is open to everyone wanting to connect with the LGBTQIA+ community. “It’s […]
Local police officers escort the man off Town Beach. Photo: Rikki Waller.
POLICE are encouraging anyone who witnesses offensive behaviour within the community to report it. It comes after officers apprehended a 35-year-old man at Town Beach on Saturday. Around 12.30pm, police received reports of a man, believed to be intoxicated, acting in an offensive manner. Officers made their way down the sand and rocks at the […]
Young referees Blake Higgins, Hayden Ellis, Rhys Culter, Josh Oliver, Zac Hooligan, Darby Moore and Ella Herbert. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
JUNIOR referees took centre stage at the TackleReady Day organised by the Camden Haven Eagles JRLFC at “the Sandpit” at Lake Cathie on Sunday, 18 May. As reported last week, the day commenced with the delivery of the final phase of the NRL’s TackleReady program presented by accredited deliverers. The educational component was followed by […]
William Tyrrell's foster mum has avoided conviction for intimidating and assaulting another child. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
THE foster mother of missing toddler William Tyrrell has been spared conviction for intimidating and assaulting another child while mentally distressed over his disappearance. A magistrate in 2024 found her threats to slap the child on two occasions amounted to intimidation. The woman, who cannot be legally identified, had earlier pleaded guilty to two counts […]
