Chris Anderson with model ships of the Australian Navy.
Event organiser Amy Wilkinson and Lance Brown with Madeline and Zac. Photos: Sis Higgins. Chris Anderson with model ships of the Australian Navy. Lance Brown with his model of Astro Boy. THIS year’s Port Macquarie Scale Model Expo was a galactic success, drawing a crowd of 1484 visitors to admire 88 exhibitors’ intricate creations – […]
Kites flying high at Westport Park.
First time kite flyer Peter Mikhail with his wife Leial and daughter Olivia. Photos: Sis Higgins. Kites flying high at Westport Park. THE skies above Westport Park were filled with colour and joy as hundreds of families gathered for the inaugural Port Macquarie Kite Festival, a vibrant event that drew crowds of all ages. Held […]
The Port Macquarie FAD - Fisheries Aggregating Devices, or FADs, are strategically placed along the NSW coast during the warmer months.
THE 2024/25 NSW FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) season is drawing to a close. NSW DPI reported that this was one of the most successful seasons for anglers in over two decades with incredible dolphinfish (mahi mahi) catches reported all the way from Tweed Heads down to Eden. Now, all FADs will be removed for their […]
Turtle Trouble by students of St Joseph’s Primary Wauchope. Photo: St Joseph’s Facebook.
CENTRE Court at Gowings Port Central has been transformed into a vibrant hub of sustainability and creativity, as the annual ECO Art Challenge returns with a powerful message: art can drive environmental change. ECO Art Gallery is showcasing imaginative artworks created by local students from eight schools across the region, until 20 July. Each piece […]
Regional Partnerships Officer Richard McGovern, MBC Recruitment Business Development Specialist Linda Taylor, and Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Volunteer Support Group members Dianne Barnes and Pam Goodwin.
Regional Partnerships Officer Richard McGovern, MBC Recruitment Business Development Specialist Linda Taylor, and Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Volunteer Support Group members Dianne Barnes and Pam Goodwin. MBC Business Development Manager Jacob Deline and Paul Matic of Panthers Port Macquarie. THE MBC Recruitment Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) Gala Ball returns to Port Macquarie on Friday, […]
10 Antilles Way, Lake CathieOpen home: Saturday, 19 July$1,125,0004 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarEXPERIENCE this stylish coastal home just minutes to the sands of beautiful Rainbow Beach. Near new, this superbly built modern family home has high-end inclusions throughout and the benefit of a private under-roof alfresco of approximately 15m2, overlooking manicured all-level grounds. The […]
THIS is the week this particular cinephile has been awaiting, with the all new Superman flying into theatres. While films based on comics owned by Warner Bros. have been a mixed bag (to be generous), the involvement of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) as writer, director and creative head for films under the “DC […]
Lucy Gamsby Frost performs her Lightning Lucy Cowgirl show. Photo: supplied.
Lucy Gamsby Frost performs her Lightning Lucy Cowgirl show. Photo: supplied. The Anua Alchemy Fire Show. Photo: Pauline Cain. Daniel Thwaites drawing in the crowd for The Space Cowboy’s augmented reality exhibition. Photo: Pauline Cain. Antonio Giri Mazzella serenading locals Chloe Moye and Sienna Macfarlane. Photo: Pauline Cain. HUSBAND and wife duo Gordo Gamsby and […]
Australian hip-hop artist Illy. Photo: Diego Camponar.
AUSSIE hip-hop heavyweight Illy is bringing his The Good-er Life show to town in August as part of a 27-date regional tour. “It’s going to be a whole lotta fun,” Illy, whose real name is Alasdair David George Murray, told News Of The Area. “We’re bringing the energy, and the vibes, and anyone that’s seen […]
Indo the Artist’s ‘Port Mac’ work in Philips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Phillips Lane bursting with life and visitors during ArtWalk. Photo: supplied Indo the Artist’s ‘Port Mac’ work in Philips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain. THE newly revitalised Phillips Lane was a popular spot with the crowd at ArtWalk last Friday night, drawn in by the lighting, murals, interactive installations, live art and music. A project to […]
