May 10, 2026

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Oxley electorate secures $450,000 for 20 community infrastructure projects Saving another day, the Byabarra Rural Fire Service crew in action. Photo: Facebook.
Community, Government

Oxley electorate secures $450,000 for 20 community infrastructure projects

COMMUNITY groups across the Oxley electorate will benefit from $450,000 in funding for 20 grassroots infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP). Member for Oxley Michael Kemp announced the successful projects, which aim to create more welcoming public spaces and strengthen social inclusion across the region. In the Port Macquarie-Hastings […]

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Port Macquarie family’s 300km walk in honour of former INXS manager Chris M Murphy OAM At the ‘INXS Never Tear Us Apart Mini Series’ launch in Sydney: (l-r) Jack Murphy, Jeri Wambeek, Chris M Murphy OAM, Stevey and Nick Arena. Photo: supplied.
Community

Port Macquarie family’s 300km walk in honour of former INXS manager Chris M Murphy OAM

“MY DAD was an absolute whirlwind,” said Jeri Wambeek, the proud daughter of former INXS manager Chris M. Murphy OAM. “He was ‘go, go, go’. Determined, bold, brave, and often ruthless. But always with a heart for dreaming big.” On 14 October, however, it will be Jeri and her brother Jack, along with her sons […]

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Amputee ‘Delungra Nigel’ an ambassador for Guulabaa and koala conservation ‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA.
Local News

Amputee ‘Delungra Nigel’ an ambassador for Guulabaa and koala conservation

‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA. Nigel after his rescue. MUCH-LOVED koala amputee “Delungra Nigel” is now a permanent resident of the Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa. After months of dedicated care and rehabilitation, he will serve as an ambassador for Koala Conservation Australia (KCA) and for wildlife resilience and conservation […]

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Residents of Lighthouse Beach fear construction of public preschool will cause traffic chaos Tacking Point Public School in Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie. Photo: Rikki Waller.
Community, School

Residents of Lighthouse Beach fear construction of public preschool will cause traffic chaos

Tacking Point Public School in Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie. Photo: Rikki Waller. Tacking Point Public School in Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie. Photo: Rikki Waller. ON any given school day, Bangalay Drive in Lighthouse Beach Port Macquarie is bumper-to-bumper during student drop-off and pick-up times. The NSW Department of Infrastructure is now adding to the frustrations […]

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Security bodycams to be rolled out at Port Macquarie Base Hospital The type of cameras to be worn by security staff at PMBH. Photo: file.
Local News

Security bodycams to be rolled out at Port Macquarie Base Hospital

SECURITY staff at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) will wear body worn cameras as part of a 12-month trial to reduce incidents of violence and aggression. The cameras will be activated whenever there is a risk of harm to staff, patients and visitors. In the most serious cases, the footage may be used as evidence. […]

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Experienced Mid North Coast fire specialist deploys to Canada Chris Scollen has flown out to assist the fire containment effort in Canada.
Local News

Experienced Mid North Coast fire specialist deploys to Canada

FORESTRY Corporation’s Chris Scollen, a seasoned Crew Leader and Operations Planner, deployed to Canada this week to assist with the nation’s fire containment efforts. Chris, who is based at Taree, has worked with Forestry Corporation for five years and volunteered with the NSW Rural Fire Service for 25 years. He flew to Winnipeg, Manitoba with […]

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Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust Event organisers Brendon Roods, Lynne Frances & Ronda Laws.
Community, Sport

Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust

EMERALD Downs Golf Course will host the Hastings Cancer Trust Charity Golf Day on Sunday 21 September, to raise vital funds for local cancer projects. Organised by the Roods family, the annual Nine Hole Ambrose event has become a major fundraiser for the Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT). Hastings Cancer Trust Administration Coordinator […]

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Saints sweep aside Redbacks in dominant 4-0 victory Jordan Stevenson opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
Sport

Saints sweep aside Redbacks in dominant 4-0 victory

PORT Saints FC put on a commanding Saturday afternoon display to dismantle Camden Haven Redbacks 4-0 in front of a lively home crowd. The breakthrough came on the half-hour mark when midfielder Mike Finlayson lofted a pinpoint ball over the top for forward Travis Pascoe, who was brought down in the box. Jordan Stevenson calmly […]

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From awards night to the frontline of emergency response Rotary’s Warwick Richardson and Renga Rajan, NSW SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Local Commander Garry Whitaker and NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing.
Local News

From awards night to the frontline of emergency response

JUST hours after receiving one of Rotary’s highest honours for his more than 50 years of dedication, NSW State Emergency Service (SES) member Garry Whitaker was back supporting his community through a significant storm and flooding event. The NSW SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Local Commander was awarded the 2025 Volunteer Officer of the Year and […]

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