RONALD McDonald House has been an institution in Australia since 1981, with the organisation annually assisting more than 89,000 families of seriously ill children. Jesica Vlahovic spent time in one as a child and has retained an affection for the charity that she has passed onto her children, especially 13-year-old daughter Adrijana Riethmuller. An accomplished […]
Better By Bicycle Port Macquarie members at the end of the proposed Town to Googik Link Trail.
THE National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Draft Lake Innes Plan of Management (February 2026) proposal to extend the Googik Track to Lake Cathie received more than 300 submissions in support of extending the trail. This has prompted a local Bicycle User Group [BUG], Better By Bicycle Port Macquarie, to lodge a new proposal to […]
TWO long-serving Probus members were awarded Life Membership at a recent celebration of Port City Combined Probus Club. At its April meeting, the club marked both the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia and its own 28th birthday. Assistant Treasurer Robert Guyer told News Of The Area that during the meeting, the club awarded life […]
Participants braved the elements for the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie. Photos: supplied.
Participants braved the elements for the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie. Photos: supplied. Participants braved the elements for the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie. Photos: supplied. Participants braved the elements for the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie. Photos: supplied. THE Mother’s Day Classic (MDC) returns to Port Macquarie for […]
Jess Beresford with carer Roxanne Mann, as Bluey heads back to his stall with RDA Secretary Val Mudford. Photo: supplied.
JESS Beresford has been a familiar face at the Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) Wauchope Port Macquarie Centre (RDA) for more than 15 years. The long-running program has played a significant role in her development. Jess’ involvement was first encouraged by staff at Westport School who recognised the benefits it could offer her. RDA […]
Mr Boyle with close friend Michelle Nocelli at Highfields Manor. Photo: Michelle Nocelli.
ALFRED Roy Boyle has reflected on leading Port Macquarie’s Anzac Day marches and has some advice for younger generations. The veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday in December, surrounded by family and friends who gathered to honour a life defined by service, resilience and quiet leadership. Now living at Highfields Manor, Mr Boyle remains sharp and […]
Representatives from local emergency services at the family fun day.
THE Port Macquarie State Emergency Service (SES) branch hosted a free Get Ready for Emergencies Family Fun Day on Sunday, 19 April. Featuring a host of emergency service agencies, the event held at Kangaroo Park on the North Shore served to help the community better prepare for floods, storms, bushfires, and periods of isolation during […]
Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce president Luke Hadfield discussing the plan with local residents and historians Phil Bowman and Mike Dodkin.
THE third rendition of the Draft Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan has officially gone on public exhibition. Residents are now being encouraged to carefully review the document and make formal submissions as debate around the town’s future intensifies. The latest draft became publicly available on Monday, 20 April and will remain on exhibition until Friday, […]
EACH year the NDIS funds almost $600 million dollars for the purchase and maintenance of assistive technology such as wheelchairs. But as the scheme continues to experience cost blowouts and participants wait up to a year for wheelchairs to be funded, millions of dollars’ worth of equipment is going to waste. For Wauchope resident Lorraine […]
Wauchope Men's Shed was granted $39,000 for a workshop extension.
Wauchope Men’s Shed was granted $39,000 for a workshop extension. The Camden Haven Rural Fire Service received $54,792 for station upgrade works in last year’s CBP grants. EXPRESSIONS of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) Grants Program, with up to $450,000 available for projects in each electorate. Local […]
