LOOKING ahead into November, the long-term forecast suggests we may be settling into a stretch of average, unsettled weather. We may need to prepare for a few weeks of showers and persistent windy conditions. While this forecast may dampen some offshore plans, it often provides excellent conditions for estuary and freshwater action. It’s wise to […]
DEAR Jasminda, I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally broke wind. It was loud and it was pretty clear that I was the culprit. I am in my mid-fifties. I was mortified. Should I have said something to him? Brook S. Dear Brook, First of all, […]
Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied.
The inaugural event was a huge success. Photo: supplied. Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied. The popular Highland Dancing. Photo: supplied. Dressing up is always fun. Photo: supplied. WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Saturday, 8 November, starting at 9am. The event, now in its […]
The training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Aboriginal community. Photo: supplied.
The training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Aboriginal community. Photo: supplied. The training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Aboriginal community. Photo: supplied. ABORIGINAL communities across the NSW North Coast are working with Forestry Corporation of NSW to integrate cultural burning into government bushfire […]
Mayor Adam Roberts with council staff and guests at the Cowarra Off-Creek Storage Dam. Photos: PMHC.
Mayor Adam Roberts with council staff and guests at the Cowarra Off-Creek Storage Dam. Photos: PMHC. PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is celebrating two decades since the opening of Cowarra Dam – a critical source of the region’s water supply. Council staff and guests gathered at the site in the Cowarra State Forest earlier this week to […]
3D visualisations of the Master Plan. Photo: PMHC.
3D visualisations of the Master Plan. Photo: PMHC. 3D visualisations of the Master Plan. Photo: PMHC. PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has voted unanimously to endorse a planning proposal to enable the rezoning of land for a Health and Education Precinct (HEP). The decision was made at Council’s meeting on 16 October. The site is located in […]
A concept drawing of what Port Macquarie CBD could look like, and the areas in ‘the city heart’.
PORT Macquarie residents are being urged to carefully review plans to transform the CBD and surrounding areas. The “City Heart Strategy and Master Plan” is Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s vision for a more “vibrant, connected and resilient” town centre and, if approved, will guide its revitalisation over the next 10 to 20 years. It includes plans […]
The Port Macquarie Rollers.
FORMER Paralympic athlete Merrie Evans is passionate about all-abilities inclusive sport and has been helping to coordinate Wheelchair Basketball at PCYC in Port Macquarie since its inception in May 2024. Thanks to funding from the NSW State Government and the help of volunteers, including Coach Nathan Peasley, the activity is offered every Monday from 4pm-6pm […]
The platform brings together functions that previously existed in a suite of existing tools such as the Drought and Supplementary Calculator, DroughtPack, Feed Cost Calculator and Drought Feed Calculator.
A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock. Federal […]
