May 9, 2026
Big ambitions as Bulldog Bowen lives out Belmore dream Angus Bowen has been a standout for Camden Haven High School in recent years. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Big ambitions as Bulldog Bowen lives out Belmore dream

HASTINGS region product Angus Bowen is still riding high after signing an NRL Development Pathways contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in July. Having been a standout performer in the Northern Bulldogs Andrew Johns Cup team, Bowen, 16, has big ambitions as he steps into the elite environment at Belmore. He said he was “pretty happy […]

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Kidney Kar Rally raises $500,000 to support kids with kidney disease Locals support the rally in Port Macquarie. Photo: Sis Higgins.
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Kidney Kar Rally raises $500,000 to support kids with kidney disease

Locals support the rally in Port Macquarie. Photo: Sis Higgins. Kidney Kar Rally participants. Photo: Facebook THE Kidney Kar Rally rolled into town on Tuesday 9 September, raising vital funds for children living with kidney disease and youth health programs. For the first time, Car Lovers Port Macquarie took part in the event, fielding a […]

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Appeal for community support as Ocean Pool plans reach critical stage A concept drawing for the proposed ocean pool at Oxley Beach.
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Appeal for community support as Ocean Pool plans reach critical stage

A concept drawing for the proposed ocean pool at Oxley Beach. Ocean Pool committee members after briefing Council on their ROSAP submission. PORT Macquarie’s Ocean Pool Committee is rallying the support of the Hastings community as the project reaches a critical stage. Construction of the pool on Oxley Beach was funded by the Federal Government […]

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Glasshouse operating costs prompt Council debate
Port Macquarie

Glasshouse operating costs prompt Council debate

THE cost of running the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie has come under scrutiny. The venue’s Biannual Report and the 2024-2025 Glasshouse Plan, which outlines cultural and financial outcomes, were considered at the August Ordinary Council meeting. The plan emphasises “prudent financial management” and strategies to increase operating revenue while managing the Glasshouse’s net cost. During […]

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CWA Port Macquarie highlights benefits of improving food sustainability CWA members promoting food sustainability for Awareness Week. Photo: Pauline Cain
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CWA Port Macquarie highlights benefits of improving food sustainability

THE Country Women’s Association’s (CWA’s) annual Awareness Week runs until Saturday 13 September, with this year’s focus on food sustainability. “This issue was really brought to the fore… at our State Conference, where there were two motions overwhelmingly endorsed by delegates,” CWA State President Tanya Jolly said. ”The first was the national Food Donation Tax […]

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Star swimmer Higgins selected for regional development program Chloe Higgins has been selected to a prestigious regional development program. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Sport

Star swimmer Higgins selected for regional development program

PORT Macquarie Swimming Club star Chloe Higgins has been selected to the Swimming NSW Regional Development Program. Chloe, who is based in Camden Haven, is one of just two athletes from the Swimming North Coast region selected, alongside Casino’s Jacqueline Button. “Chloe is one of 20 young NSW Country club swimmers selected in the NSW […]

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Port Mac Goss: Jenny Watts Jenny Watts.
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Port Mac Goss: Jenny Watts

BRAVEHEARTS Day is on Friday, 12 September, during National Child Protection Week. Bravehearts is an Australian child protection organisation, solely dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. Here in Port Macquarie, there is a very active committee headed by Jenny Watts. Jenny and her wonderful group of volunteers are passionate about making […]

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