Port Macquarie Sailing Club
16-2-25 PORT Macquarie Sailing Club held their double header races on Sunday, consisting of Summer Series Race 4 at 11.30am and the 4th Club Championship starting at 2pm. The morning race was raced in the start of a big run-out tide with a nice little North Easter, and consisted of a work to a Port […]
Headspace Port Macquarie’s ‘The Hangout’ creates safe space for LGBTQIA+ high school students
DELIVERED by headspace Port Macquarie, The Hangout is a queer social group for high school students aged 12 to 17, along with their friends and allies. The Hangout meets on the first Tuesday of every month, providing a safe and welcoming space where young people can connect, feel accepted and be themselves. The Hangout Co-facilitator […]
Maven Accounting on why SMSF specialists matter more than ever
Self-managed super funds (SMSF) have always offered control and flexibility. But in today’s environment, they also demand a far higher level of expertise. The SMSF landscape is changing rapidly. Regulatory scrutiny has increased, ATO guidance has become more technical, new large balance tax measures are at play, and the rollout of payday super is reshaping […]
Advanced survey technology begins on $265 million Port Macquarie Base Hospital upgrade
SPECIALIST survey works are now underway inside Port Macquarie Base Hospital and around its grounds, as the early planning stage of its $265m upgrade gets underway. These works involve the use of advanced, body-worn scanning camera technology to capture highly accurate measurements of existing hospital buildings, both internally and externally. A Health Infrastructure spokesperson said […]
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AS we move closer to retirement and beyond, we enter a new chapter – one that brings reflection, responsibility, and planning for the future. It’s also the ideal time to ensure your affairs are in order through a well-considered estate plan. Estate planning isn’t just about having a will. It’s about protecting your family, your […]
Hastings locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign
WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]
Mayor Adam Roberts joined local touch football players to announce Council’s bid for the Senior and Junior State cups. Photo: PMHC
Port Macquarie bids for Touch State Cups as local teams bid for grounds access
AS IT bids for the NSW Touch Football state cups, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) is facing frustration from local clubs who don’t need convincing to play on its grounds. Currently, winter sports teams cannot access council-managed fields like the Regional Stadium for pre-season training until March 23. For the Port Macquarie Sharks, the changeover date […]
On the couch with Jasminda
Dear Jasminda, I was driving up a long and winding road in my ute on the weekend when I passed a cyclist. She seemed to be doing it very tough and wasn’t making much progress. Should I have offered her [and her bike] a lift to the next town? I’m now regretting that I didn’t […]
Historic connection leads to windfall for Port Macquarie Surfing Museum
Robert Venour Dulhunty (centre) with his sons (l-r) Robert, Phiilip, Roger and John. Donna Liver, Peter Hudson, and Alan Jeffrey of the Surfing Museum with donors Maggie Wolk and Steve Newman, Directors of Transit Hill Pty Ltd. THE inspiration behind a significant donation to the Port Macquarie Surfing Museum can be traced to the man […]
