WHILE the Mid North Coast has experienced a significant downpour for what feels like a few months, local anglers know a bit of rain is often beneficial for the waterways in the long run, though some sunny days would certainly be appreciated. Unfortunately, the forecast suggests continued wet conditions for the rest of May. The […]
Simon Gandy in his NS14 ‘Upbeat’, who blitzed the fleet in the first race.
THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club held two Easter Cup races on Sunday, 20 April. “The forecast was for a lightish Easterly, but it never even really got that strong,” said the club’s publicity officer Jeff Walsh. “The first race started in a light little breeze for the first lap, but by the second lap, whole […]
Visitors Heather and Bob Roberts read the Historic Places Guide at Gaol Point, the first stop on the self-drive tour. Photo: supplied.
A NEW map and app have been launched to guide drivers on a tour of Port Macquarie’s history – from colonial settlement through to the mid-1900s. Created by the Port Macquarie Museum, the Historic Places Guide features iconic landmarks and hidden gems and complements the existing Heritage Walk, which focuses on convict-era sites around the […]
PORT Macquarie can expect to be in the national spotlight after polls close in this Saturday’s Federal Election, 3 May. It is in the most marginal Nationals seat in the country and could play a key role in determining whether there will be a hung or majority parliament. As was the case in 2022, Nationals […]
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has endorsed a new Draft Master Plan for Port Macquarie Airport, setting out a 20-year vision for the key regional infrastructure asset. At the 17 April meeting, councillors voted unanimously to place the draft plan on public exhibition for at least 28 days, inviting community feedback on the future direction of the […]
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]
DEAR Jasminda, YET again I have destroyed my healthy eating plan over Easter. The couple of kilos I lost following my New Year’s resolution are back on the scales. It all feels like a waste of time trying to get fit and healthy. Do I just give in and give up? Tina P. Dear Tina, […]
MARVEL studios unleashes its next great experimental flick this week, hoping that the Thunderbolts will capture new audiences in the same way the Guardians of the Galaxy did. Taking a page from their competitor DC’s Suicide Squad films, the premise sees several of the supporting “anti-heroes” from previous Marvel films and television shows thrown together, […]
