Khumbu was a favourite with Zoo staff and visitors. Photos: supplied.
Khumbu was a favourite with Zoo staff and visitors. Photos: supplied. BILLABONG Zoo’s snow leopard Khumbu passed away peacefully on 3 August at the age of 21, surrounded by the keepers who had cared for him for the past 10 years. “Khumbu holds a special place in our history as our very first big cat,” […]
ALTHOUGH Troy Zrebiec didn’t grow up in the Port Macquarie region, he’s wholeheartedly embraced life here since making the move in January 2025. “When I landed in Port Macquarie, I quickly found work on the Port AdVenture and realised how much I loved being out on the water,” he said. Troy is now volunteering with […]
Concelebrating clergy (l-r) Rev. Paul Gooley and Rev. Shane Hyland, St Agnes’ Catholic Church; Rev. Yoshiya Sakamoto and Rev. Leanne Smith, St Thomas’ Anglican Church; Rev. Lofa Anga'aelangi, Uniting Church; Right Rev. Professor Stephen Pickard, Retired Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Rev. Jon Cornish, St Columba Anglican School; and Pastor Dr Mark Worthing, St Peter’s Lutheran Church. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Concelebrating clergy (l-r) Rev. Paul Gooley and Rev. Shane Hyland, St Agnes’ Catholic Church; Rev. Yoshiya Sakamoto and Rev. Leanne Smith, St Thomas’ Anglican Church; Rev. Lofa Anga’aelangi, Uniting Church; Right Rev. Professor Stephen Pickard, Retired Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Rev. Jon Cornish, St Columba Anglican School; and Pastor Dr […]
A RADIO host with Cruze FM and a local councillor, Nik Lipovac’s passion for the Port Macquarie region is clear for all to see. Nik is also an advocate for many community organisations across the Mid North Coast. Port Macquarie Goss this week features a man who loves his job and his community. From Sydney’s […]
Engaged attendees at the launch event.
Engaged attendees at the launch event. Dyslexia resources are now clearly marked in community libraries. A NEW dyslexia-friendly book collection was officially launched at Port Macquarie Library on Saturday 26 July, attracting more than 40 attendees and heartfelt community engagement. The launch event featured a presentation and Q&A session designed to support individuals and families […]
Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU.
Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU. Open Day at the Port Macquarie CSU campus is Sunday, 3 August. SCHOOL leavers, career changers and lifelong learners may find their next career opportunity this Sunday, 3 August, when Charles Sturt University (CSU) invites the community […]
Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain.
Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain. Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain. Art #193 Seashell. Photos: Roving-Eye.com Photography. Art #191 A big sun for a sunny day. Art #190 a whale in season. “ART in an […]
CEO of St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Tony Leahy, with Parish Priest Fr Paul Gooley, launch the DV Safe Phone donation program in Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
ST AGNES’ Catholic Parish in Port Macquarie has launched a life-saving mobile phone donation program to support people experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). Partnering with national charity DV Safe Phone, the Parish is now the only official agency distribution partner between Taree and Kempsey, and is helping to fill a critical gap in local […]
The footpath near Blueberry Lane. Photo: supplied. Dead leaves cover the pathway and gutter along Hastings River Drive. Photo: supplied. FROM Blueberry Lane to Park Street, a local resident has called on Mayor Adam Roberts to take a good look at the current state of Port Macquarie’s roadside nature strips and roundabouts. Aged in their […]
Generations come together to celebrate. Photo: supplied.
Generations come together to celebrate. Photo: supplied. Tambourines and drums were out, ready to make music. Photo: supplied. MUSIC rang down the hallways as the Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance celebrated the first anniversary of its weekly musical program “Memories in Melodies”. The group supports people living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other similar […]
