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 […]

THE wet and chilly weather is an important reminder to consider donating a little warmth to the Hastings’ most vulnerable residents. New and next-to-new blankets, doonas and other warm items are currently being accepted by the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West through its Winter Woollies Drive, and by Wauchope Rotary through its Winter Blanket […]

THE Hastings Residents Association (HRA) has called a public meeting to address ongoing concerns surrounding the delayed opening of the Wauchope Community Gardens, which remain in limbo. The meeting will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 28 May at the Wauchope RSL Club. It aims to update the community on the progress of the gardens […]

Historical Society VP Debbie Sommers accepted the Heritage Award in Sydney. Photo: Port Macquarie Museum. Volunteers Bronwyn O’Brien and Betty Cleary welcome overseas visitors to the museum. Photos: supplied by Debbie Sommers. Pride of place: volunteer Betty Cleary (left) shows off the museum’s latest ‘exhibit’ to a visitor. Historical Society President Clive Smith and fellow […]