June 1, 2025

Port Macquarie News Of The Area

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Landslips close Oxley Highway at Mt Seaview in both directions Photos taken by the operators of the Ginger’s Creek Roadhouse, show the damage from one of last week’s landslips.
Community, Government, Regional

Landslips close Oxley Highway at Mt Seaview in both directions

THE Oxley Highway between Forbes River and Clay roads will remain closed until further notice because of landslips. More than 100 new landslips have been detected on this section of the highway since heavy rainfall over the past week. Engineers are urgently assessing damage and planning clean-up operations and long-term repairs. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) […]

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Dreams of a puppy and meeting Oscar Piastri come true for two of Port’s ‘wish kids’ Make-A-Wish volunteers Crystal, Tammy and Vanessa celebrate Bronson’s wish with his sister Dahlia, mum Alicia and new puppy Butter. Photo: supplied.
Community

Dreams of a puppy and meeting Oscar Piastri come true for two of Port’s ‘wish kids’

VOLUNTEERS from Make-A-Wish Port Macquarie are helping local children facing serious illness. The branch, founded in 2015, has 10 active volunteers from Crescent Head to Diamond Beach. Together, they create tailored Wish Journeys that give children a chance to focus on something positive, even in the middle of treatment. Tammy Frater has been a volunteer […]

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Heartbeat of the Hastings: Julie Bowes
Community

Heartbeat of the Hastings: Julie Bowes

PORT Macquarie’s Julie Bowes is a strong believer in the importance of giving back and helping others. Born in Camden, NSW in 1961, Julie got married in 1980 and moved to Canberra, where she and her husband raised three children. Once the kids were off to school, Julie began working in retail. “I’ve always enjoyed […]

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Successful meeting for Zonta Port Macquarie Zonta Port Macquarie President Elaine Schofield. Photo: supplied.
Community

Successful meeting for Zonta Port Macquarie

A VERY successful, well-attended meeting was held by the local branch of Zonta on Sunday 18 May, in The River Room at the Westport Bowling Club. The aim of the meeting was to attract new members during the organisation’s 2024-2026 biennium. President Elaine Schofield gave an in-depth speech on the activities of the local branch […]

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Through the drizzle came the dazzle for Port’s Pride Walk Event organiser Dr Jake Little, with Voices4Cowper’s Caz Heise. Photo: supplied.
Community

Through the drizzle came the dazzle for Port’s Pride Walk

Event organiser Dr Jake Little, with Voices4Cowper’s Caz Heise. Photo: supplied. The 60 walkers and their dogs unite halfway for a celebratory picture. Photo: supplied. Donated Rainbow cupcakes from Baked by Katie. THE pre-flood drizzle cast itself aside to celebrate the dazzle of the very first Port Pride Walk. Town Beach came alive with sunshine […]

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Port Mac Goss: Ben Elias Ben Elias during the 2024 NRL Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the SCG. Photo: AAP Image/Toby Zerna.
Community

Port Mac Goss: Ben Elias

STATE of Origin is back. Three games, guaranteed drama, the best playing the best. A man who knows a little about State of Origin is Ben Elias, a 19 game veteran for the Blues, including six as captain. In 2005 he was named one of the 25 greatest NSW players of all time. We are […]

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Local crafter bringing joy to PMBH’s emergency department Bears and bunnies sent to PMBH. Photo: supplied
Community, Health

Local crafter bringing joy to PMBH’s emergency department

Six-year-old Ella with her handmade bear Beary (aka Tuesday). Photo: supplied. Ingrid Kennewell with some of her handmade toys. Photo: supplied. Bears and bunnies sent to PMBH. Photo: supplied HOSPITAL can be a scary place for many, but for six-year-old Ella, nerves turned to joy recently thanks to the generosity of one local crafter. No […]

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Ellen Crepaz celebrated as Hidden Treasure for volunteering efforts Ellen Crepaz has been recognised for her volunteer work.
Community

Ellen Crepaz celebrated as Hidden Treasure for volunteering efforts

PORT Macquarie’s Ellen Crepaz has been celebrated as one of 74 women from regional, rural and remote New South Wales included on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll for 2024. Hidden Treasures is a NSW Government initiative coordinated by the NSW Rural Women’s Network, recognising impactful community volunteers. “I never imagined my path would lead here,” […]

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‘Adopt a Street’ to connect businesses with flood-affected neighbourhoods ‘Adopt a Street – Flood relief’ - by locals, for locals. Image: supplied.
Community

‘Adopt a Street’ to connect businesses with flood-affected neighbourhoods

A NEW community-driven initiative is bringing together local businesses and residents from flood-impacted streets, in a demonstration of support and kindness. “Adopt a Street – Flood Support” is a grassroots response that invites local businesses to “adopt” a flood-affected street within the community. By offering everything from coffee vouchers and meals, to clean-up help or […]

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MP recounts flood ‘horror stories’ and how the Camden Haven returned a favour Rob Dwyer (second from right) with clean-up volunteers Cr Hamish Tubman, Jedd Clarke, Simon Hancox, Tony Johnson, Brian Barry, Aisher Hanington, Aimee Cooke, Shelby Mackenzie, Sarah Feldman and Marine Rescue Commander Greg Davies (far right).
Community, Government

MP recounts flood ‘horror stories’ and how the Camden Haven returned a favour

Rob Dwyer (second from right) with clean-up volunteers Cr Hamish Tubman, Jedd Clarke, Simon Hancox, Tony Johnson, Brian Barry, Aisher Hanington, Aimee Cooke, Shelby Mackenzie, Sarah Feldman and Marine Rescue Commander Greg Davies (far right). Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman on their way to inspect the flood damage. One […]

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