MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp says the CSIRO’s National Koala Monitoring Program (NKMP) has revealed a staggering leap in koala numbers that “upends years of alarmism”. The 2025 report estimates the listed population across NSW, Qld and the ACT is between 398,000 and 569,000, a dramatic rise from the 2024 estimate of just 95,000 to […]
Parker Abbott styling during the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills.
Parker Abbott styling during the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills. Competitors at the 2025 Cadet Cup in Bonny Hills. The Cup will transform into a three-event series in 2026. THE Reflections Cadet Cup surfing tournament will expand into three events as the Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026. The debut Cup was held at […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE October 2025 Council meeting officially concluded the first 12 months of the current term of office for Port Macquarie-Hastings Councillors. At the meeting a new Deputy Mayor was selected to take over from Lauren Edwards, who had completed her 12-month appointment to the role. I would like to pause […]
Ethan Callaghan claimed an emphatic victory in the Open Ironman.
Ethan Callaghan claimed an emphatic victory in the Open Ironman. Wauchope Bonny Hills SLSC members supporting the World Ocean Series event. Wauchope Bonny Hills SLSC members supporting the World Ocean Series event. Finn Askew strides towards the sand. THE Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) played host to two World Ocean Series surf […]
Flooded farms in need of fencing volunteers.
BLAZEAID is calling for volunteers to lend a hand rebuilding fences in communities still recovering from the devastating floods that hit the Mid North Coast earlier this year. A dedicated team is now based at Nabiac, working hard to restore fencing on local farms between Bulahdelah and Kempsey. BlazeAid Coordinator Lisa Abdoo said anyone can […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE recent decision by the National Party to abandon its commitment to net zero by 2050 has left many in regional Australia questioning what this means for our future. Net zero simply means balancing the greenhouse gases we produce with those we remove from the atmosphere, ensuring the world we […]
Martina Holt and Paul Robertson in their Tasar ‘Flembouyant’ at the Dennis Bridge, just starting their long work back to the finish to win the monohull division.
2-11-25 SUNDAY the Port Macquarie Sailing Club held their spring Marathon, sailing from the club, down river nearly to the Town Green, back up river to the Dennis Bridge (Pacific Highway), then back down the river to finish at the club. A light Easterly came in for the 11.30am start as forecast but remained a […]
Port Macquarie Branch members with the Savage Trophy for Attendance for Branch over 30 members.
Mid North Coast Group office bearers for 2026: Pauline Cain (Publicity), Chrystine Bouffler (International), Lexie Burton (Land Cookery), Tanya Jolly (State President), Carmel James (Vice President), Lynn Moore (Group President), Doreen Burns (Vice President), Yvette Smith (Social Issues), Donna Kemp (Ag and Environment), Barbara Veness (Vice President), Eunice Roberts (Secretary), Kathy Jeanes (Cultural), Janella […]
The free outdoor event will be held in Westport Park, Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
PORT MACQUARIE residents are invited to pack their picnic blankets and enjoy a free family night under the stars on Friday 28 November. Now in its 17th season, the outdoor event at Westport Park.will feature the Oscar-nominated animated film The Wild Robot (PG, 2024). Newcastle Permanent Regional Manager Adam Power said the community could look […]
