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Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Opposition to Oxley Beach Ocean Pool gathers momentum

SINCE the 1970s a dedicated group of locals have been lobbying for an ocean pool at Port Macquarie, with an official Ocean Pool Committee forming in 2016. Recently a major hurdle was cleared after the pool reached strategic merit approval to advance through the NSW statutory planning. However, there is a growing and vocal group […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Push for police drones on the Mid North Coast

MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-to-access area. […]

Community, Health, Regional

Stroke survivor Thomas Graham talks about resilience and recovery

STROKE survivor Thomas Graham spoke at the Port Macquarie Hastings Library on Wednesday 29 July ahead of Stroke Awareness Week, which runs from 3-9 August. Thomas’ talk explored how his life changed after he experienced a pontine stroke in May 2023. He wrote a book chronicling the intensive physiotherapy program he followed to regain his […]

Community, Regional

Local care workers at Garden Village in Port Macquarie shave for a cause, raising over $10,000 for the Cancer Council

Katie and Alison before the shave. Alison and Katie after the shave. PERSONAL care assistants, Katie Hendry and Alison Russell, from Garden Village in Port Macquarie, recently raised more than $10,000 for Cancer Council NSW. On Wednesday 1 July residents, families and staff gathered to watch Katie and Alison have their heads shaved for their […]

Community, Health, Local News, National, Regional

Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Laurieton honours Korean War veterans

AUSTRALIA entered the Korean War on 28 September 1950 following North Korea’s invasion of South Korea. More than 18,000 Australian troops served in Korea between 1950 and 1953, with approximately 340 casualties, 1200 wounded, and 30 captured. Post WWII-fatigue meant the Australian public was largely indifferent and unaware of the intense combat that the soldiers […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Landcare Week celebrates community action

AROUND Australia, Landcare week will be observed from 3 August to 9 August, and Hastings Landcare Group has an array of activities and events planned across the Port Macquarie Hastings region. Hastings Landcare Group volunteers amassed an impressive total of 6149 volunteer hours in the last financial year. “The work our dedicated volunteers do is […]

Community

Community wants recreation and conservation in GKNP according to report

THE State Government has released a report that indicates recreation and conservation are significant priorities for the community for the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The ‘What We Heard’ report summarises feedback from members of the public about how they currently use the area, and what they envisage for the park in the future. […]

Community, Entertainment, Event

Community choirs were part of the entertainment at Port Macquarie’s ArtWalk

“Here Comes the Sun” launches ArtWalk with a mass community choir gathered for The Big Sing. Photo: Pauline Cain Blokes Notes entertaining crowds on the corner of Clarence and Murray Streets. Photo: Pauline Cain ARTWALK started with a blast of sound in a flash sing from local choirs. More than 100 singers […]

Community, Event

Members of the Port Macquarie branch of the Country Women’s Association joined the ArtWalk celebrations in Town Square

CWA members Ann, Robyn, Jill, Janis and Helena setting up their ArtWalk market stall. CWA member, Robyn Baker, with her son, her granddaughters and grandchildren, who popped in to see Nan and enjoy CWA hospitality. Virginia and Alan are long-time locals and regular visitors to the CWA tearooms. Our NOTA reporter’s set-up at the CWA […]