May 5, 2026
$1 million reward for information into 2003 death of Harmony Bryant in Bonny Hills Harmony Bryant’s family, Minister Catley and Det Supt Doueihi urge the public to come forward. Photo: Sis Higgins.
Police

$1 million reward for information into 2003 death of Harmony Bryant in Bonny Hills

Harmony Bryant’s family, Minister Catley and Det Supt Doueihi urge the public to come forward. Photo: Sis Higgins. Harmony Bryant’s death is now suspected to be a homicide, after initial investigations treated the incident as an accident. Photo: NSW Police. A pleading mother and her family are desperate for answers. Photo: Sis Higgins A $1 […]

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Giant pumpkin a winner for St Joseph’s Regional College students
Regional

Giant pumpkin a winner for St Joseph’s Regional College students

The Grand Champion pumpkin. Photo: supplied. Year 7 Food and Agriculture students from St Joseph’s Regional College with their award winning pumpkin. Photo: supplied. Preparing the ground for next season’s crop. Photo: SJRC/Facebook. YEAR 7 Food and Agriculture students at St Joseph’s Regional College have been enjoying the fruits (or rather, vegetables) of their labour. […]

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Wauchope Tennis Club hosts annual Purple Pickleball Tournament Brendan Hansard and Lucy Kowalewski compete in the Upper Intermediate division. Photo: Wauchope Tennis Club & Pickleball Facebook.
Sport

Wauchope Tennis Club hosts annual Purple Pickleball Tournament

Brendan Hansard and Lucy Kowalewski compete in the Upper Intermediate division. Photo: Wauchope Tennis Club & Pickleball Facebook. Michael Hall, Simon Moore, Kari Amundsen, Leeanne Gilmour, Sophie Taylor, Laura Robertson, Megan Rombi, and Rikki Waller. Photo: Wauchope Tennis Club & Pickleball Facebook. Matt Cosgrove, Laura Robertson, Helen Garret and Julia Grey. Photo: Wauchope Tennis Club […]

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25,000 books and one great cause as Rotary book sale returns Volunteers putting up signs promoting the Rotary book sale.
Community

25,000 books and one great cause as Rotary book sale returns

THE Rotary Club of Port Macquarie has a strong history of ‘service above self’ dating back to its inception in 1948. Its impact is felt through countless projects such as the Rotary Lodge at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, which provides accommodation for those needing to stay close to loved ones. A significant portion of their […]

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Community displays ongoing support for Camden Haven’s shared pathway Committee President Penny Small addresses the community meeting.
Community

Community displays ongoing support for Camden Haven’s shared pathway

THE Laurieton United Services Club was the venue for a lively community meeting held by the Beach to Beach Shared Pathway Committee on Tuesday, 31 March. More than 180 people joined Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer, Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts, Council General Manager Robert Fish, and Director of Community Infrastructure Ben Wood to […]

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High fuel prices drive ‘massive spike’ in e-bike sales More people are contemplating buying e-bikes, Bicycle Industries Australia members say. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS.
Local News

High fuel prices drive ‘massive spike’ in e-bike sales

ELECTRIC bike sales are surging as rising fuel costs push commuters to find a cheaper way to get around, industry figures say. While Australian e-bike sales have been climbing for years, retailers say recent fuel price pressures have sharply accelerated the trend. “We’ve seen a massive spike in interest in e-bikes in the last couple […]

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CCTV released in Port Macquarie assault investigation Police wish to speak with the occupants of this vehicle.
Local News

CCTV released in Port Macquarie assault investigation

DETECTIVES have released CCTV images of a vehicle as an investigation continues into a serious assault in Port Macquarie late last year. About 10.20pm on Wednesday 12 November 2025, emergency services were called to the corner of Buller and Hollingsworth Street, Port Macquarie, following reports of an assault. Inquiries revealed that a man was walking […]

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First meeting of The Chair Syndicate for local wheelchair users Amber Hessenthaler, Sarah Eade, and Gemma Byrnes at the inaugural meeting of The Chair Syndicate.
Local News

First meeting of The Chair Syndicate for local wheelchair users

SARAH Eade lives in Port Macquarie and is married with two children. Aged 38, she is in the prime of her life. In 2019, a workplace injury led to surgery on her spine. This resulted in a spinal cord injury that left Sarah needing to use a wheelchair full time. While her peers are working […]

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Relief for struggling motorists as fuel tax slashed The fuel excise will be temporarily cut to ease the pain of high petrol prices for motorists. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
Local News

Relief for struggling motorists as fuel tax slashed

AUSTRALIANS under the pump from sky-high fuel prices will get some financial relief after the federal government succumbed to pressure to halve the tax on petrol and diesel. The decision to cut the fuel excise from the start of April will save motorists about $19 on a 65-litre tank, or 26.3 cents a litre, Prime […]

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Free flu vaccinations and Hep C testing at Port Macquarie homelessness pop-up The pop-up will be at 140 Horton Street. Photo: PMHH.
Local News

Free flu vaccinations and Hep C testing at Port Macquarie homelessness pop-up

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Homelessness Services is partnering with Mid North Coast Health to deliver free flu vaccinations and Hepatitis C testing. The pop-up health support event on Thursday 9 April is being held at 140 Horton Street, Port Macquarie. It is designed to support some of the region’s most vulnerable residents. Organisers say the service is […]

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