A koala captured by a monitoring camera.
Andy McCoubrie and his son Will installing a camera in a tree hollow on their property. Side-on view of a hollow created by the McCoubries. A koala captured by a monitoring camera. NETTE and Andy McCoubrie are passionate environmentalists and conservationists who are dedicated to regenerating and preserving the bush on […]
Corey Tutt OAM and artist Ben Williams at the Australian Book Industry Awards in Sydney. Photo: supplied.
Corey Tutt OAM and artist Ben Williams at the Australian Book Industry Awards in Sydney. Photo: supplied. Promoting Come Home, Bigibila in Melbourne. Photo: Corey Tutt. COREY Tutt OAM has been in a whirl of media interviews, school visits and book store appearances since he and Aboriginal artist Ben Williams won Book of the Year […]
George Fowler congratulates Jason Sawyer on his prestigious Club Person of the Year award. Wauchope Bonny Hills SLSC life members Keith Charles (left) and Wayne Gill (right) congratulate George Fowler on his elevation to Life Governor. WAUCHOPE-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) held its Awards of Excellence presentation on 9 May, recognising the teams […]
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 […]
