The two men Sachin and Sahil with their unnamed partners in a photo shared on GoFundMe.
A FUNDRAISER has been launched to repatriate the bodies of the two men who drowned in the Never Never River near Bellingen on Sunday. Launched on GoFundMe by Sunita Kalkal of Melton West in Victoria, the stated aim is to cover the cost of repatriation to India and funeral expenses, and to support family members […]
Colton Craig on stage with the Australian Ballet School. Photo: The Australian Ballet.
Colton Craig on stage with the Australian Ballet School. Photo: The Australian Ballet. Colton dancing with PMPA as a 9 year old. Photo: supplied. Colton’s first eisteddfod solo at age five at the Port Macquarie Eisteddfod where he won the baby dance championship. Photo: supplied. COLTON Craig, recipient of a NSW Ballet Society Scholarship for […]
MOTORCYCLE riders of all experience levels are invited to attend a free Survive the Ride safety workshop in Wauchope on Friday, 27 February 2026. The workshop is aimed at helping riders build safer habits and reduce crash risk on NSW roads. NSW motorcycle crash data from The Bureau of Transport and Infrastructure, shows a clear […]
Liam Higgins climbs into an AAF training plane for a pilot experience flight. Photo: Sis Higgins.
Liam Higgins climbs into an AAF training plane for a pilot experience flight. Photo: Sis Higgins. Lake Cathie local, Patrick Dale at the ANZAC Day service. Photo: Cara Dale. Blake Mitchell participates at ANZAC Day march in Port Macquarie. Photo: Sis Higgins. Commanding Officer Chris Gibbs awards and farewells CUO Grace Adlington, as she turned […]
CONGRATULATIONS to the 680 Australians recognised in the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list, which we the Council of the Order of Australia, recommended to the Governor-General. This represents the highest number since Australia Day 2024. The recipients come from all parts of the country and their service, achievements and impact […]
The crew of Razzmatazz 2 in a more relaxing after the Regatta.
The crew of Razzmatazz 2 in a more relaxing after the Regatta. Terra Firma 52 foot Hanse in full flight. PMYC Fleet Australia Day. Third Man, Solar Coaster, Kookaburra 2 and Razzmatazz 2. 2XS on the return leg while Solar Coaster going down wind. Third Man on the work in 25 knots of wind. Solar […]
The juniors of Tacking Point and Port Macquarie SLSCs (left and right) contributed to their clubs’ strong showing at the weekend’s Country Championships at South West Rocks. Photo: SLS NSW.
The juniors of Tacking Point and Port Macquarie SLSCs (left and right) contributed to their clubs’ strong showing at the weekend’s Country Championships at South West Rocks. Photo: SLS NSW. Flynns Beach-based Port Macquarie SLSC (white cap, black and yellow stripes) finished an impressive third. Photos: SLS NSW. Flynns Beach-based Port Macquarie SLSC (white cap, […]
Mayor Adam Roberts with local 2026 Citizen of the Year Geoff Leary at the Town Green on Monday. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography, PMHC.
PORT Macquarie Hastings Citizen of the Year Geoff Leary has issued a stark warning about the growing scale of homelessness across the region, saying frontline volunteers are now feeding at least three times as many people as they were just a few years ago. Leary, a retired school principal and tireless community volunteer, spoke with […]
Better By Bicycle Port Macquarie on the Googik Track.
BETTER By Bicycle Port Macquarie is a Bicycle User Group that promotes social riding and advocates for more cycle-friendly facilities in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area. An incorporated association since March 2025, the group has 70 members, with an average age range of 40 to 70 years, who ride together every Tuesday and once a month […]
