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Fishing

Golden Lures and coastal catches: celebrating 42 years of tournament fishing

CELEBRATING its 42nd year, the Garmin Golden Lure Tournament is back with an exciting line-up for competing anglers. Weather permitting, it promises to be a fantastic event for everyone involved. Spectators are encouraged to head down to the Hastings River waterfront this Saturday morning at 7:45am to witness the traditional sail-past as the fleet heads […]

Sport Results

Emerald Downs Golf Club

NUMBER of Players – 22 Game Played –Stableford Winner- Luke Ackroyd – 42 Points( a GREAT round) 2nd Steve Vickers – 40 Points (on count back) again!! 3rd Colin Mason – 40 Points 4th Ian Camejo – 36 Points 5 th Ken Baldwin – 35 Points( on count back) 6 th Glenn Holt – 35 […]

Local News

Rock and Roll Club brings the beat to Panthers

Ashleigh Patterson and Justin Foord. Photo: Michelle Jones. Ann Cox, Neroli Reid, Chrissy Hopkins and Nurelle O’Toole. Photo: Toni Walls. THE Panthers auditorium was rocking as the Port Macquarie Panthers Rock and Roll Dance Club hosted an unforgettable night of music and dancing, drawing over 120 attendees from across the region. Visitors journeyed from Tamworth, […]

Community

New committee elected for community radio station

Jean White has joined the volunteer team at 2Way FM. Outgoing Secretary Ross Cutrupi, Treasurer Greg Hayward, Vice President Ken Lindsay and President Dennis Owen. Kevin Carter, Shaz Salter and Mal Salter. Liz Faassen was awarded life membership. HASTINGS Community Radio (2Way FM) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 25 November at the […]

Local News

Local producers urged to report pasture dieback this Summer

Pasture dieback can start in small patches. Photo: DPI. Pasture dieback can start in small patches. Photo: DPI. THE region’s producers are being urged to report any sign of pasture dieback this Summer to the Department of Primary Industries, following detections in the North Coast and Hunter. Pasture dieback is a destructive condition that targets […]

Local News

Region’s national parks users urged to ‘stay vigilant and safe’

The Point Plomer campground in Limeburners Creek National Park. Photo: NPWS. Kayaking in the Barrington River. Photo: NPWS. WITH temperatures high and visitors flocking to the region’s stunning beaches, rivers, and waterholes, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is urging everyone to stay vigilant and safe. National parks offer countless opportunities for swimming, fishing, […]

Port Macquarie

Additional steps to combat modern slavery in NSW Government procurement

A MINISTERIAL Direction will require NSW Government agencies to take stronger action to address modern slavery risks. Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement Courtney Houssos has directed all NSW Government agencies to include modern slavery tender clauses in procurement categories identified as ‘high risk’. The change will come into effect in January, with a […]

Government, Health

Staff praised as Mid North Coast hospitals deliver strong results in quarterly report

PUBLIC hospitals across the Mid North Coast are providing high-quality care despite high demand in emergency departments, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information statistics. The quarterly report is based on the period between July – September 2025. Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Chief Executive Jill Wong praised staff for their commitment […]

Community

Gardening guru Mal McKinlay celebrates 40 years

MAL McKinlay is the Mid North Coast’s highly regarded gardening guru who enjoys nothing more than sharing his knowledge and love of all things horticultural. 2025 marks 40 years of his continuous employment in the field, and his devotion to providing his skills to numerous local community groups and organisations. Garden Clubs of Australia (GCA) […]

Local News

NSW Government completes first statewide koala survey

THE NSW Government has completed its first comprehensive statewide koala survey. It says it provides the most accurate picture to date of where koalas live and how populations are distributed across the state. Using new tools such as heat-detecting drones and acoustic recorders, scientists surveyed more than 1,000 locations across national parks, state forests and […]