December 4, 2025
Chinese hypnotist inviting believers and sceptics to become the stars of his Glasshouse show Chinese hypnotist Haiming Jiang. Photo: supplied.
Entertainment

Chinese hypnotist inviting believers and sceptics to become the stars of his Glasshouse show

SCEPTICS and believers alike are in for a treat this August as the “Chinese Hypnotist”, Haiming Jiang, brings his hilariously enchanting show to the Glasshouse. Blending comedy, hypnosis and education – all within a safe and meaningful space – Haiming guarantees that the show will not only make attendees laugh but allow them to take […]

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Dancer Ryan Pearson returns to Port Ryan Pearson will perform at The Glasshouse on 2 August.
Entertainment, Event

Dancer Ryan Pearson returns to Port

Ryan Pearson will perform at The Glasshouse on 2 August. The Sydney Dance Company is bringing ‘Momenta’ to Port Macquarie. RYAN Pearson has just returned from a very successful international tour with the Sydney Dance Company, performing in “Impermanence” with shows in Barcelona, Spain, The Theatre Royal in London, Belgrade, Serbia and finishing up in […]

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Inaugural Camden Haven Snapper Classic a resounding success The anglers that fished last weekend's Snapper Classic.
Fishing

Inaugural Camden Haven Snapper Classic a resounding success

LAST weekend saw the successful launch of the first-ever Annual Camden Haven Snapper Classic 2025, proudly presented by Plasmann Soft Plastics and Fishin4Pics. Despite challenging blustery winds on both Saturday and Sunday, 29 teams, totalling 85 anglers, hit the water with high spirits. The event focused not just on the catch, but on fostering community, […]

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Family brings Star Wars to life at Port Macquarie Scale Model Expo Chris Anderson with model ships of the Australian Navy.
Event

Family brings Star Wars to life at Port Macquarie Scale Model Expo

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 – […]

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Kites, colour and community spirit soar at Port Macquarie’s kite festival Kites flying high at Westport Park.
Event

Kites, colour and community spirit soar at Port Macquarie’s kite festival

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 […]

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NSW FAD season wraps up after record year fishing for mahi mahi The Port Macquarie FAD - Fisheries Aggregating Devices, or FADs, are strategically placed along the NSW coast during the warmer months.
Fishing

NSW FAD season wraps up after record year fishing for mahi mahi

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 […]

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ECO Art Challenge exhibition at Port Central Turtle Trouble by students of St Joseph’s Primary Wauchope. Photo: St Joseph’s Facebook.
Event

ECO Art Challenge exhibition at Port Central

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 […]

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Fundraiser for rescue chopper comes to Port Macquarie 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.
Event

Fundraiser for rescue chopper comes to Port Macquarie

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, […]

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10 Antilles Way, Lake Cathie is on the market with Beachscape Property
Property

10 Antilles Way, Lake Cathie is on the market with Beachscape Property

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 […]

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The Big Screen
Film

The Big Screen

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 […]

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