‘Team Taylor’ with their home-styled t-shirts. Photo: Pauline Cain.
‘Team Taylor’ with their home-styled t-shirts. Photo: Pauline Cain. ‘Team Taylor’ with their home-styled t-shirts. Photo: Pauline Cain. Kye and Isabelle Taylor before the race. Photo: supplied. Kye and Isabelle at the finish line. Photo: supplied. KYE Taylor had plenty of local support as he powered to the finish line in his first Port Macquarie […]
DEAR Jasminda, I AM someone who likes a firm handshake but some people in my social circle, and even at work seem to think it is acceptable to give me a hug or even a kiss. How do I make my position clear without causing offence? Alena P Dear Alena, There is nothing offensive about […]
Margaret Bateman and member Evelyn promoting Zonta’s mission in the Town Square. Photo: supplied.
Margaret Bateman and member Evelyn promoting Zonta’s mission in the Town Square. Photo: supplied. Elaine Schofield (R) presents a 30-year service award to Joy Whiting. Photo: supplied. The preparation and global distribution of Birthing Kits is a Zonta initiative. Photo: supplied. THE Zonta Club of Port Macquarie is inviting like-minded community members and organisations to […]
Librarian Leanne Wright introduces Gina Chick. Photo: Gerry Walsh.
THERE was a buzz in Port Macquarie last Friday, and it wasn’t just from the Ironman crowd. Gina Chick was also in town. Warming up with book signings at Collins Booksellers earlier in the day, Chick was the guest of Port Macquarie-Hastings Library that evening. Barefoot, wearing loose clothing, and waving a fan near the […]
A humpback whale breaching off the east coast. Photo: Jonas Liebschner, NPWS.
A humpback whale breaching off the east coast. Photo: Jonas Liebschner, NPWS. A playful humpback close to the shoreline. Photo: Jonas Liebschner, NPWS. HUMPBACK whales have been sighted off the coast of Port Macquarie, signalling the start of their annual migration. Each year, approximately 40,000 humpback whales leave their Antarctic feeding grounds and travel north […]
Sue Jogever and Melinda Cockshutt with Paul Courtney, the leader of Team Faircloth and Reynolds. Photo: supplied.
THE wet weather may have played havoc with Sue Jogever’s e-bike but it failed to dampen the spirits of the Port Macquarie contingent in this year’s Tour de Rocks charity ride. Sue and her husband Paul were joined on the three-day trek by well-known local athletes Melinda Cockshutt, her son James, and brother Murray. They […]
Stacey and Kirsty Napper of Snappy Productions. Photo: Tegan Jade Photography.
Stacey and Kirsty Napper of Snappy Productions. Photo: Tegan Jade Photography. The Swell cast in action. Photo: Glitterbug Photography. The story comes to life during the cast’s table read. Photo: Tegan Jade Photography. FOLLOWING sell-out performances earlier this year, the Glasshouse is set to host the return of Snappy Productions’ rendition of Isley Lynne’s play […]
Phillips Lane comes alive with street art. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Damon Moroney (iknograffix) with his koala-inspired work in Phillips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain. Patrick Hunter’s (InkHunter) whale in Phillips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain. Brad Collins’ pelican. Photo: Pauline Cain. INDO the artist’s ‘Port Mac’ work. Photo: Pauline Cain. Phillips Lane comes alive with street art. Photo: Pauline Cain. PROFESSIONAL street artists are breathing new life […]
Supporter George Miedecke with Community Development Manager Tim Walker and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer.
THE transition of Hastings Co-op’s IGA supermarkets to Ritchies is now complete, with the changeover to be celebrated through a family fun day and the continuation of community grants. The supermarket sale means there will now be Ritchies IGA stores at Sovereign Place, Wauchope, Timbertown and in Gordon Street Port Macquarie. They will continue to […]
TWO teenagers have been charged following an alleged armed robbery and a break and enter last week. About 2.50am on Wednesday 30 April 2025, police were called to a service station on the Pacific Highway, Port Macquarie, following reports of an armed robbery. At the scene, officers were told five people entered the store and […]
