Sunset Gallery artists prepare for the Art Trail. Photo: supplied
ARTISTS and makers across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region will open their doors on 7 and 8 June as part of the Hastings Arts Trail. The event invites the public into private studios, workshops and shared spaces, to meet local creatives and view their work. The trail stretches from Wauchope to Port Macquarie’s CBD and industrial […]
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THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025. Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney. It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted […]
Young Oscar with his very first mulloway.
ANOTHER week of persistent rain and overcast skies has left many eager anglers longing for a chance to head offshore. The seemingly endless run of southerly winds and rain continues to make weekend fishing trips an impossibility. However, there’s good news on the horizon! The Lake Cathie Fishing Club is casting its net wide to […]
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iPhone photography by Sis Higgins.
PORT MACQUARIE will welcome photographers from across regional NSW on Friday 23 May, as the Panthers Photographic Club hosts the 2025 Northern Zone Annual Conference. The event, held at Panthers Port Macquarie, is expected to attract around 350 photographers and their partners from nine regional clubs including Forster, Grafton, Armidale, and Port Macquarie. Commencing at […]
Club secretary Sue Scale outside the Munster Street hall. Photo: Bill Harrow.
MEMBERS of the Port Macquarie Seniors Club will be putting the kettle on for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 24 May. Hosted by The Coastal Crafters, the event is to support the national Cancer Council in its quest to raise funds for those impacted by cancer. Starting at 10am at The Senior Citizens Hall at […]
Apocalypse Joe and the Coyote.
ARTS Mid North Coast has announced the launch of a series of MiNi (digital) Concerts, as a celebration of the incredible musical talent emerging from the region. Delivered in partnership with MusicNSW, MiNi (digital) Concerts is an online music series that offers local artists both a platform to reach wider audiences and a professional development […]
Council has announced 22 recipients of its Major Events and Community Grants program. Photo: PMHC FB.
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has allocated almost $75,000 to local organisations through its Major Events and Community Grants programs. “These grants reflect our commitment to supporting the people and organisations who enrich our communities, promote cultural expression, and contribute to our growing local economy,” Mayor Adam Roberts said. “By supporting both grassroots initiatives and large-scale events, […]
Sue Jogever and Melinda Cockshutt with Paul Courtney, the leader of Team Faircloth and Reynolds. Photo: supplied.
THE wet weather may have played havoc with Sue Jogever’s e-bike but it failed to dampen the spirits of the Port Macquarie contingent in this year’s Tour de Rocks charity ride. Sue and her husband Paul were joined on the three-day trek by well-known local athletes Melinda Cockshutt, her son James, and brother Murray. They […]
