By Joel HILLIER-CONRY Peter Terp demonstrates his style. THE Port Macquarie and Camden Haven skate scene is gearing up for a Halloween-themed skate event at Lake Cathie Skate Park on Friday, 31 October. Running from 5pm until late, the Halloween Skate Jam has been organised by Curb Lordz Skate Supply, a grassroots project started by […]
FOR almost half a century, Timbertown has stood as one of Wauchope’s most loved attractions, a place where history comes alive through steam, sawdust and storytelling. It is now being offered for sale for the second time in its history. The concept of Timbertown began after a report was commissioned in 1970. The planners had […]
The rezoning application is for the cleared rural land at the back of Lake Cathie, off Forest Parkway and Platypus Road.
LAKE Cathie and Bonny Hills residents say they have been blindsided by a letter detailing plans for the development of 360 homes off Forest Parkway. The letter, addressed only “To The Resident”, was sent to a small group of neighbouring property-owners. It asked them to complete a 10-minute phone survey to identify potential impacts – […]
General Manager Robert Fish with PMHC Mayor Adam Roberts.
ROBERT Fish has been confirmed as the new General Manager of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Mr Fish has been acting in the role since the sudden departure of Dr Clare Allen in March. “Robert’s leadership during the May weather event was a particular highlight for me,” said Mayor Adam Roberts in announcing the appointment. “His strength […]
An aerial view of the Ocean Drive duplication. Photo: PMHC.
IN GOOD news for Lighthouse Beach and Camden Haven commuters, the Ocean Drive Duplication project is entering its final stage of construction. Crews started laying the asphalt atop the newly duplicated road this week with the process expected to take approximately four weeks. Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) Group Manager Chris Favaloro said while this […]
Paul Kucera with his billy cart.
SINCE 1980, Beechwood has held an annual event known as the Beechwood Billycart Classic. The 44th iteration of this much-loved local tradition will be held this Sunday, 26 October. The event centres around a billycart race, where daring racers take on a five kilometre downhill run from Mt Pappinbarra to the Beechwood Hotel. It is […]
Terry Howard in his Impulse ‘Flying Dragon’ who had a convincing win in the morning race.
19-10-25 THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club held their 2nd double header on Sunday, which consisted of race 4 of the Spring Series in the morning, a BBQ lunch, and the 2nd Club Championship race in the afternoon. The forecast was for little to no wind for the morning race, but fortunately this was incorrect as […]
Located on Birpai Country, the project was co-created with First Nations partners and local communities to support the long-term recovery of koala populations. Photo: FCNSW.
GUULABAA – Place of Koala, the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and visitor centre, has been recognised with a major honour at the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards. The forest-based tourism precinct in the Cowarra State Forest took out the Australian Good Design Award Winner accolade in the Built Environment category. Presented by Good […]
Ryley Hogan, Hayden Murray-Robinson, Sean McDonald, Asha Hogan and Malika Lavers. Photo: supplied.
PORT Macquarie Adventist School (PMAS) has reached a major milestone, welcoming its first Year 12 students. It marks the fulfilment of a long-held dream to offer a full education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. For many in the school community, reaching Year 12 has been years in the making. More than 30 years after the […]
