BONNY Hills residents Bill Howell, Melinda Robinson and Brian Barker, have been recognised for their service to the local community. They are the recipients of the inaugural Bonny Hills Progress Association’s Community Awards, which were presented on 17 March following the association’s annual general meeting. The meeting included updates on key projects. Re-elected Vice-President Kathy […]

WRIST-WORN devices are providing new insights into how active Australians are and how well they sleep, with new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reinforcing the critical role of prevention in tackling chronic disease. The findings, based on wearable devices, show adults averaged four minutes of vigorous activity and one-hour and 45 minutes […]

Garden Village residents and students from Heritage Christian School, with artist Brad Collins and the mural. Seniors with Hello Koala ‘Flying Fife’. SENIORS and students came together to celebrate creativity and connection at Garden Village during the NSW Seniors Festival – Live Life in Colour. Heritage Christian School students brought youthful energy to the event […]

CHARITIES, community groups and not‑for‑profit organisations delivering community‑led projects across Essential Energy’s network area are encouraged to submit their applications for the 2026 Essential Grants program before the end of March. The program is offering grants of up to $15,000 to help eligible organisations bring their initiatives to life and deliver real benefits for people, […]

FOR more than 20 years, Port Macquarie Lions Club has been running its iconic Charity Duck Race. The annual event is the club’s most lucrative fundraiser, with the money raised going to local organisations. From 10.30am on Sunday 5 April, 2,000 yellow rubber ducks will float their way along Kooloonbung Creek to the finish line. […]

Janet Cohen fought for the right for the terminally ill to die with dignity. Janet outside State Parliament with MP Alex Greenwich, who introduced the VAD Bill, and former Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams. Janet with partner Glenn Brewer looking at plans for the historic Pilot Station Lookout at Camden Head. Photo: Sue Stephenson. CAMDEN […]

Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services CEO Kelly Lamb, Dr Kristy Kostalas from Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic and Regional Australia Bank Chief Risk Officer Les Bailey. Photo: Atlantis Creative. Dancers entertain the crowd at the fundraiser. Photo: Atlantis Creative. THE Hastings community has again given generously in support of Liberty Domestic and Family Violence […]

LUKE Mackay has been recognised for 28 years of service at Ritchies Timbertown IGA and his strong connection to the Wauchope community. A familiar and friendly face to customers, Luke has become a well-known local identity. Ritchies Timbertown IGA Manager James Thomson said Luke had become an important part of both the workplace and the […]

A MID North Coast woman is turning past hardships into purposeful action, walking 135 kilometres across Western Australia to support young people facing homelessness. Hayley Gibbs draws on her own lived experience of youth homelessness to advocate for others who face instability, fear and isolation. She is raising funds and awareness for regional communities, with […]

Gardening guru Mal McKinlay. The Garden Clubs Australia zone meeting at Bonny Hills. THERE are more than 550 garden clubs in Australia with approximately 50,000 members. For gardening guru Mal McKinlay these numbers are reflective of how a love of gardening can connect people. On Tuesday he hosted a gathering of 30 garden club representatives […]