January 19, 2026
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.
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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.
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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. 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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Cabaret, circus fusion lights up ArtWalk Lucy Gamsby Frost performs her Lightning Lucy Cowgirl show. Photo: supplied.
Entertainment, Event

Cabaret, circus fusion lights up ArtWalk

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 […]

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Illy brings the Good-er Life Tour to Port Macquarie Australian hip-hop artist Illy. Photo: Diego Camponar.
Entertainment

Illy brings the Good-er Life Tour to Port Macquarie

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 […]

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Phillips Lane comes alive with colour and creativity during ArtWalk Indo the Artist’s ‘Port Mac’ work in Philips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Event

Phillips Lane comes alive with colour and creativity during ArtWalk

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 […]

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Local artist’s Art Trail raffle raises much-needed funds for farmers Mayor Adam Roberts with local artists Halia Senu and Jean Ballands. Photo: supplied.
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Local artist’s Art Trail raffle raises much-needed funds for farmers

WHEN Mayor Adam Roberts throws up a price match challenge to Phil Cassegrain, you know you’re onto something special. And something special is exactly what local artist Halia Senu served up as part of last weekend’s Hastings Arts Trail at Cassegrain Wines. Wanting to do something to support local farmers following devastating floods, Halia created […]

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New pie shop in Wauchope stirs the pot with risky, and now viral, shop name
Food

New pie shop in Wauchope stirs the pot with risky, and now viral, shop name

EVERYONE loves a good pie. Well, everyone except for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) when Wauchope’s new bakery offering, the Phat Phuc Pie Shop, tried to register its business name. Forced to assume the registered business name of Double P Bakehouse following multiple failed attempts, the bright neon sign that hangs in the […]

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