The cruel taunt left behind by the memorial vandal. Photo: supplied.
The cruel taunt left behind by the memorial vandal. Photo: supplied. Kenn Brown with his late son Andrew. Photo: supplied. The Brown family’s plaques, before they were removed by vandals. Photo: supplied. IN what many are calling “disgusting”, “distressing”, and “downright disrespectful”, vandals have left a Port Macquarie family heartbroken after a memorial seat honouring […]
THE Hastings River Orchid Society will stage a Mother’s Day orchid show on Sunday, 11 May at the Wauchope RSL Club. Running from 10am to 3pm, entry is by gold coin donation. Orchid Society Secretary Greg Elliott said the show’s sales table and display benches will have “something for everyone to admire”. “This year we […]
Port Macquarie foreshore shines bright. Photo: Sis Higgins.
TOURISM operators across the Mid North Coast are encouraged to put themselves forward for one of the industry’s highest honours, with nominations now open for the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards. This year marks a new era for the awards program, which has undergone a national review to streamline the entry process. With new categories, simplified […]
WELCOME to Port Macquarie Goss, a new NOTA feature where Dave “Scoop” Lazarus chats with local identities and celebrities. After a massive weekend in Port Macquarie that included a Federal election and the town’s annual IRONMAN races, we speak with iconic multi-sport commentator Pete “Muz” Murray. On Sunday, 2700 athletes competed in the gruelling UKG […]
THE Mid North Coast has had mixed results in the 2025 Street Count, the NSW Government’s sixth annual count of people sleeping rough. Counts of homeless people sleeping rough on a single evening were completed in local government areas across the state between 4 February and 26 February 2025. Half of the counts took place […]
Ryan Morris captured his first drummer which tipped the scales at a massive 3.5kg.
DESPITE the persistent rain that has plagued the region, some dedicated anglers have managed to find windows of opportunity this week. In the Hastings, bream fishing has been a highlight during these breaks in the weather, particularly at night when mullet strips have proven to be the most effective bait. Lure enthusiasts have also capitalised […]
Garden Village resident Phyllis Goodwin with Intergen Connect founder Casey Baldwin and Heritage Christian School students Jasmine and Kennedy. Photo: supplied by Garden Village.
Garden Village resident Phyllis Goodwin with Intergen Connect founder Casey Baldwin and Heritage Christian School students Jasmine and Kennedy. Photo: supplied by Garden Village. Garden Village residents Stan and Margaret experience VR. Photo: supplied by Garden Village. Adam Spencer at the Future of Technology Summit, Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied by Garden Village. PORT MACQUARIE is […]
AVERAGE speed cameras have been turned on between Kew and Lake Innes, operating in warning mode for light vehicle speeding offences. In a NSW Government trial which started on 1 May, average speeds are now being measured over a 15km stretch of the Pacific Highway. The Kew to Lake Innes stretch is one of two […]
For Rent21/3 Munster Street, Port Macquarie LOCATED on the top floor of the Tasman Towers building, this fully furnished penthouse apartment offers water views, a communal pool, and an unbeatable location. In the heart of town overlooking the breakwall, this apartment is available for a six to 12 month lease from 12 May 2025. The […]
LAST Breath is really going to test the limits for those of you who suffer from claustrophobia, but this survival thriller, based on a true story, is well worth checking out. A fictional retelling of the same story that director Alex Parkinson had already covered in his 2019 documentary of the same name, the story […]
