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Hastings stars shine as community raises more than $285,000

The Stars of Hastings 2026 cast and event team, including Stars, dance teachers, MCs, judges and crew, celebrate raising more than $285,000 for Cancer Council NSW. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography. Judges’ Choice winners Abby Koch and Miranda Webster perform their winning theatrical routine. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography. People’s Choice winners Jacob Fardy and Jorjia-Rose Styles […]

Community, Government, Local News, Police

Libs and Nats vow to enact stronger laws and tougher penalties for young offenders

PORT Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer has thrown his voice behind the push to introduce tougher penalties for serious offences committed by youth. Mr Dwyer, a member of the Liberal Party, is calling for reforms that would see sentences that “reflect community expectations” in line with the catchcry: “Adult Crime, Adult Time laws”. “The face of […]

Community, Government, Local News, Police

Government ramps up measures to bring more DV offenders before the courts

NEW data shows thousands more alleged offenders, including domestic violence perpetrators, are coming before the courts. The latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows legal action for domestic violence offences rose by more than 14 per cent in the two years to June. This equates to an additional 6,128 defendants appearing before a […]

Community, Local News

Oldest Probus Club in the Hastings marks 45 years

William Quaglio accepts the 45-year certificate from Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer. Photo: Supplied. The club’s newest member Robyn Oliver is welcomed by president William Quaglio. Photo: Supplied. Club members with local MP Robert Dwyer. Photo: Supplied. PORT Macquarie’s oldest Probus Club is preparing to celebrate 45 years of friendship, fellowship and community connection. The […]

Community, Health, Regional

CWA calls on NSW Government to deliver better rural healthcare closer to home

CWA Port Macquarie members Pauline Cain and Lynn Moore, the Stroke Foundation’s Amy Jennings, president Jill Adams, and Wendy Evans. Photo: Pauline Cain. Elsie, a recent stroke survivor visiting from the Central Coast, with Amy Jennings from the Stroke Foundation. Photo: Pauline Cain. Local stroke survivor John, with his support worker Belle, from Brighter Access. […]

Business, Community, Local News, Regional

Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce named finalist in the 2026 NSW Mid North Coast Business Awards

THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has recently been named a finalist in the Outstanding Chamber category of the 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Business Awards. Chamber President Luke Hadfield stated that being named a finalist was a positive surprise and something that the entire community should be proud of. This marks the first […]

Community

Inner Wheel continues support for Wauchope Port Macquarie RDA

BLUEY received a special Spring visit from members of the Port Macquarie West Inner Wheel Club, continuing the group’s support for Wauchope Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled (RDA). Inner Wheel members Margot Lee, Chris Carter, Pat Every and Jenny Tucker visited the RDA centre to catch up with Bluey, the horse they are sponsoring […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Legacy Week supports families of veterans in Hastings and Camden Haven

Legacy volunteers Lee Crispe and Davina Golder with Legacy widow, Irene Gill. Photo: Pauline Cain Legacy widow, 96-year-old Rosemary Dunne. Photo: Pauline Cain. LAST week you may have bought a Legacy badge, pen or bear in Port Macquarie, Wauchope or Laurieton as part of Legacy Week. “Donations made during Legacy Week make a meaningful difference […]

Community, School

Sista Connections trio Ruby, Grace and Lilly repurpose shoes for remote communities

THREE Hastings Secondary College Sista Connections students have won the 2026 TCS (TATA Consultancy Services) Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge for Schools Grand Final. The GoIT Challenge encourages students to think creatively and develop technology-based solutions to real-world problems. Ruby Richardson (Year 9), Grace Morris (Year 10) and Lilly Boss (Year 8) from Port Macquarie Campus […]

Community, Health, Local News, Regional

Cyclist covers 650km solo to honour his mum and raise funds for Dementia Australia

Brett Boots with his beloved mother. Photo: Instagram. Brett Boots prepares to begin his epic journey. Photo: Instagram. CYCLING for Dementia fund-raiser Brett Boots is expected to return home on Friday, 11 September, having completed his 650km solo Ride to Remember from Brisbane to Port Macquarie. Mr Boots undertook the deeply personal four-day journey for […]