April 21, 2026
Bream, Blue-eye and Black Marlin: A diverse week on the water Local legend: Indi Garvey celebrated this catch a few weeks ago, landing a black marlin off the Port Macquarie coast. Caught on 15kg line.
Fishing

Bream, Blue-eye and Black Marlin: A diverse week on the water

THE annual sea mullet migration is on the verge of beginning. While large schools are still holding in the river systems and don’t quite seem ready to spawn, the atmosphere on the coast is one of high anticipation. Local commercial fishing families, relying on decades of passed-down knowledge, are already prepping their nets and watching […]

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Documentary features Port Macquarie dancer Conor Bann-Murray Conor at front, auditioning at Brent Street with Arabella Meleo, Savannah Pillay and Jake Sergi. Photo: David Alrich, Perpetual Entertainment.
Entertainment, Film

Documentary features Port Macquarie dancer Conor Bann-Murray

YOUNG dancers in Port Macquarie dreaming of a career on the global stage are being reminded that no matter where you live, it is possible to make it. Local talent Conor Bann-Murray is currently appearing in the feature documentary Dance For Your Life, which hit cinemas nationwide on Thursday 2 April. The film follows 10 […]

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Ten years of ArtWalk to be celebrated in June
Event

Ten years of ArtWalk to be celebrated in June

ARTWALK will celebrate its 10th year on Friday, 5 June. Port Macquarie Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts was joined on Tuesday by councillors, Council GM Robert Fish and a collection of this year’s artists at Four Espresso Café in the Port Macquarie CBD to make the announcement. Widely recognised as one of the Mid North Coast’s […]

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Inshore sailfish bite as hot water and fast currents push toward the coast Dynamic Duo, Troy Boese and Harriet Crowley celebrate the successful catch and release of a magnificent sailfish over the weekend.
Fishing

Inshore sailfish bite as hot water and fast currents push toward the coast

Dynamic Duo, Troy Boese and Harriet Crowley celebrate the successful catch and release of a magnificent sailfish over the weekend. Local anglers Finn and Thomas with a sailfish landed during the peak of the recent offshore activity. THIS weekend’s forecast is looking supreme, with the moon and tides aligning perfectly for some hot fishing action. […]

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‘Bonny Hills Artists’ planning Easter comeback exhibition.
Event

‘Bonny Hills Artists’ planning Easter comeback exhibition.

A selection of the artworks that will be on display between 3-6 April at the WBHSLSC. Photos: supplied, ‘Bonny Hills Artists’. A selection of the artworks that will be on display between 3-6 April at the WBHSLSC. Photos: supplied, ‘Bonny Hills Artists’. A selection of the artworks that will be on display between 3-6 April […]

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FISHING: Hook, line and Spanish Mackerel
Fishing

FISHING: Hook, line and Spanish Mackerel

IT’S been a busy week across our local waterways, with the best results coming from those sticking to the rivers or finding the warm water offshore. From the Camden Haven up to the Macleay, here is what’s biting. In the Macleay River region, bream populations remain healthy and active. Anglers working lures around rocky ledges […]

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Motorcycle riders HOG the road for charity Dice Run MNCHOG Treasurer Chrissy Lewis presenting the funds to Gai Newman of Pete's Place.
Event

Motorcycle riders HOG the road for charity Dice Run

OVER 40 Mid North Coast motorcyclists joined the annual Charity Dice Run on Sunday 21 February. Hosted by the Mid North Coast Harley Owners Group (MNCHOG), riders gathered at either the northern starting point in Coffs Harbour or the southern set-off park in Port Macquarie. The funds were split 50/50 between St Vincents de Paul’s […]

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Mid North Coast fishing update
Fishing

Mid North Coast fishing update

IT is a tough week for our local fishing family following the news that Ned Kelly’s Bait n Tackle in Port Macquarie was broken into last weekend. The intruder caused significant damage to the shop fittings and walked away with a fair amount of stock. Bryce has poured incredible time and effort into this business, […]

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Port debut for Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra. Photo: Robert Catto.
Entertainment

Port debut for Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra

“FIRST Light” refers to music illuminated by the sunrise and it is about to be performed in Port Macquarie by principal musicians of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra. They are part of a larger orchestra of 40 to 50 Australian musicians, with occasional guest performers from Europe. The orchestra was formed in 2013 and […]

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