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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE Hastings River Orchid Society will stage a Mother’s Day orchid show on Sunday, 11 May at the Wauchope RSL Club. Running from 10am to 3pm, entry is by gold coin donation. Orchid Society Secretary Greg Elliott said the show’s sales table and display benches will have “something for everyone to admire”. “This year we […]
WELCOME to Port Macquarie Goss, a new NOTA feature where Dave “Scoop” Lazarus chats with local identities and celebrities. After a massive weekend in Port Macquarie that included a Federal election and the town’s annual IRONMAN races, we speak with iconic multi-sport commentator Pete “Muz” Murray. On Sunday, 2700 athletes competed in the gruelling UKG […]
COMMUNITY members are being invited to attend a special event in Wauchope on 12 May, to learn more about palliative care. Anthony Bui, Community Engagement Coordinator at Palliative Care NSW, will facilitate the event with the support of the local palliative care team. Participants will learn about advance care planning and how to find the […]
Bravehearts Mid North Coast chairperson Jenny Watts and Cassie Clark, playing the role of ‘Ditto’.
BRAVEHEARTS Mid North Coast volunteers are preparing for two major events in May and June. Bravehearts is an Australian child protection not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. The Mid North Coast branch was formed 10 years ago. “I get huge satisfaction knowing if we can stop just one child […]
A birdseye view of the swim course. Photo: Korupt Vision.
NEWS Of The Area has picked a bumper weekend to launch in Port Macquarie. On Saturday, there’s the Federal Election and the expected national interest in the close tussle in Cowper, plus the Koala Hospital is throwing open its doors to the public for one last visit before redevelopment. Both those stories are covered in […]
