Port Macquarie’s Museum, a cultural standout. Photo: supplied
North Coast finalists recognised in record-breaking NSW Tourism Awards
FINALISTS have been announced for the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards, with more than 230 nominations from across the state, including 38 finalists from the North Coast. This year marks the first inclusion of finalists from the North Coast. Natalie Godward, CEO of the NSW Tourism Association, said the finalists reflect the strength, passion and professionalism […]
Chris Gaunt at Flynn’s Beach.
Disabled Surfers Association holds surfing events at Flynns Beach
DAVE Hancock was involved in the Rural Fire Service for many years, but when he moved to Pappinburra he decided he’d like a new challenge. He has always loved the beach, so he joined the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA). For the last 15 years he has helped the community enjoy the ocean at Flynn’s Beach. […]
‘Hope’ the Joey at Port Macquarie’s breeding facility. Photo: supplied.
Port Macquarie koala births a symbol of community generosity
‘Hope’ the Joey at Port Macquarie’s breeding facility. Photo: supplied. GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan presents an award to Sue Ashton, Koala Conservation Australia Chairperson. Photo: supplied. Mayor Adam Roberts also accepted an award from GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan. Photo: supplied. Tim Cadogan and the Koala Conservation Australia team. Photo: supplied. KOALA Conservation Australia (KCA) has […]
Posidonia australis forms rich underwater meadows. Photo: Seeds of the Sea.
Citizen scientists called on to spot underwater flowers
A NEW citizen science project led by UNSW Sydney is inviting beachgoers, snorkelers and divers to spot and share photographs of seagrass flowers along Australia’s coasts. The endangered seagrass Posidonia australis forms rich underwater meadows that capture carbon, support fisheries, and help stabilise shorelines. It’s one of the most important habitats in coastal ecosystems but […]
Volunteers receive national commendation for daring bar rescue
Port Macquarie Marine Rescue members Grant James, Lilly De Belle, Alison Cameron-Brown, Dustin Welbourne, Noel Woodward, Robert Breskal, Chris Wood, Ron Caffyn, Robert Britten and Leonard Smart. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie radio operator Noel Woodward. Bolt cutters were used during the mission. PM 30 crews assist the stricken skipper. A line is established. THE Marine […]
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The two teams were hard to separate through the regular season and the Regional Super League final.
Lake Cathie FC crowned Regional Super League champions
The two teams were hard to separate through the regular season and the Regional Super League final. Lake Cathie were crowned the Regional Super League champions. LAKE Cathie FC defeated old rivals the Macleay Valley Rangers (MVR) in a tense grand final to secure the Regional Super League women’s title over the weekend. Run for […]
Road users are being invited to contribute to a survey. Photo: TfNSW.
Residents invited to help shape how roads and streets are managed in NSW
TRANSPORT for NSW is leading a “once-in-a-generation” review of the Roads Act 1993 and is seeking input from councils, community members, peak bodies and industry experts about how the legislation should be reformed. “The aim is to create a more modern, flexible and easy-to-use law that can help enable NSW Government initiatives such as housing […]
Letter to the Editor: an arithmetic check
DEAR News Of The Area My family and I really enjoy your paper in Port Macquarie. However, (and isn’t there always a BUT ), we were sorry to see a letter published in the name of Harry Creamer: (“Inconvenient truths about ocean pool”, 10 October). It is a pity you did not check his arithmetic. […]
