3/68 Lord Street, Laurieton JUST one street back from Laurieton’s vibrant main street, this generously sized villa offers convenience and lifestyle in one. At only 350 metres to the town centre, you’ll enjoy easy walking access to shops, cafes, medical facilities, and everything this charming coastal town has to offer. If you’re looking to downsize […]
Ladies in black: Jean Ball, Ann Cain and Duna Miranda with Miss McGregor in her shop in 1958.
The recipe written in Mum’s hand in 1958. Photos: Pauline Cain. Ladies in black: Jean Ball, Ann Cain and Duna Miranda with Miss McGregor in her shop in 1958. Soaking the fruit in Grandma Cain’s bowl. Mum wrote the recipe in the back of this well worn Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union cookbook, which I suspect […]
LOCAL author Blair Montague-Drake, 83, has made his popular title “A Biblical Herbal” available at Collins Booksellers Port Macquarie, just in time for the Christmas season. The book explores the plants and herbs mentioned throughout biblical history. It outlines their traditional uses, known benefits, and the ways they have been used for cooking, healing and […]
Some of those who dressed for the occasion, admiring the afternoon tea. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Some of those who dressed for the occasion, admiring the afternoon tea. Photo: Pauline Cain. Jeannie Bennett (best costume), Claire from Bookface (who donated prizes) and Angela Frimberger (quiz winner). Photo: Pauline Cain. IT’S been 250 years since celebrated writer Jane Austen was born in the village of Steventon in North Hampshire, England. Port Macquarie […]
Peter FitzSimons at the Port Macquarie Library. Photo: supplied. Karen Bale with Peter FitzSimons. Photo: Pauline Cain. AUTHOR, journalist and former Australian rugby player Peter FitzSimons charmed a crowd of around 100 people at the Port Macquarie Library on Monday, 24 November. FitzSimons is one of Australia’s best selling non-fiction writers, and was in town […]
Local author, Blair Montague-Drake: Photo: supplied. ‘A Biblical Herbal’ is available at Collins Booksellers Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied. LOCAL author Blair Montague-Drake, 83, has made his popular title “A Biblical Herbal” available at Collins Booksellers Port Macquarie, just in time for the Christmas season. The book explores the plants and herbs mentioned throughout biblical history. […]
I SPENT last weekend camping at Hat Head with friends. The kids had a blast catching mud crabs in the creek, while the dads headed offshore and were rewarded with some great yellowfin tuna action. I must admit I was a little jealous, but someone had to look after the baby. Fishing in the Camden […]
Children will be delighted by special appearances from Santa Claus.
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council is inviting the community to kick off the festive season in style at the annual Christmas Fair. A free, family-friendly event, the fair will transform the Town Square and Town Green precinct into a buzzing celebration filled with live entertainment, local markets, delicious food and more from 5-9pm on Friday, 5 […]
A PICTURE can tell a thousand words, but for 76-year-old Bryce Moran, a paintbrush can also tell a story of culture, healing and hope. The proud Indigenous artist, Port Macquarie Elder, and Community Housing Limited (CHL) tenant, has exhibited his work across Australia. Yet, it’s a local art show that holds the deepest meaning for […]
SPRING’S sweet chapter is wrapping up, and the anticipation for a blockbuster summer fishing season on the Mid North Coast. Lake Cathie has been a popular spot for anglers. Flathead have been hitting consistently, especially during the north-easterly winds, with good numbers of whiting and even a few surprise mulloway lurking near the Ocean Drive […]
