THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has made a four-year Determination for the maximum prices WaterNSW can charge for regional and rural bulk water services, from 1 July 2026. Tribunal Chair Carmel Donnelly said WaterNSW owns, operates and maintains dams and bulk water infrastructure across regional and rural NSW, supplying bulk water to irrigators, […]

COMMUNITY generosity from the Mid North Coast, Camden Haven and Kendall is helping improve the lives of thousands of internally displaced people near the Burma-Thai border. Tin Nu has thanked the Mid North Coast Refugee Support Group (MNCRSG) and local supporters after fundraising efforts contributed to the purchase of a tractor for people forced from […]

COUNCIL is inviting the community to help shape the future of the Port Macquarie-Hastings coastline as it moves into the next phase of its Coastal Management Program (CMP). Port Macquarie Hastings Council has begun community engagement and consultation activities following the completion of detailed technical studies examining coastal processes, hazards and environmental values. Council noted […]

AUSTRALIAN fruit and vegetable growers are missing out on the sale of up to a million tonnes of produce annually that never makes it to market. That’s a whopping $2.5 billion a year but a figure dwarfed by the costs linked to such a huge loss. Data shows Australian horticulture experiences average food loss rates […]

ARTS Mid North Coast has launched “Shared Practice”, an 18-month regional artist development program designed to support emerging and mid-career visual artists. The program connects local artists with experienced mentors to foster professional growth, artistic exploration, and community engagement. Through mentoring, group sessions, and creative development, participants will have the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, […]

Santa greets the residents. Photo: supplied. Handshakes and smiles as Santa spreads cheer. Photo: supplied. STUDENTS from St Agnes’ Primary School visited Emmaus Home on Tuesday 2 December to help launch their annual Christmas window displays. Students and teachers Donna Sprague and Mel Walker, explored the displays and chatted with residents. Santa made an appearance, […]

Volunteer Ian Newman mans the pilot station. All photos: Sis Higgins. Sea Scouts’ sail training craft ‘The ANZAC’ on display. Maritime memorabilia. Maritime Service artefacts. Freshly painted signage on the shed. Photo: Sis Higgins. A fresh face for the Pilot’s station. Photo: Sis Higgins. THE re-opening of one of Port Macquarie’s most historic buildings will […]

Damian King (in white shirt) spearheaded the campaign and protests to Save Our Breakwall. Photos: Sue Stephenson. Damian King (in white shirt) spearheaded the campaign and protests to Save Our Breakwall. Photos: Sue Stephenson. Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer is calling for repairs to be undertaken urgently. THE State Government has confirmed that Port […]

A YOUNG family is grieving after the sudden death of 35-year-old Olly King from a heart attack. His partner, Ally Simmons, and their two daughters, Millie, 4, and Freya, 3, are now navigating life without the man described as filling their days with love, fun and adventure. Friends say Olly was a proud “girl dad” […]

  Bec Washington and Bridget Purtill launched next year’s education program.   Teachers from across the region attended the launch event.   GLASSHOUSE Port Macquarie has launched its 2026 Education Program. Designed to ignite creativity in students from pre-school through to Year 12, “Education@Glasshouse” engages more than 7000 young people each year from across the […]