The station’s website is now live. Photo: Bill Harrow.
THE 2WAY FM website has recently been upgraded with the assistance of a grant from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. Listeners can now live stream 2WAY FM programs via their computer or smart phone. 2WAY FM committee member Andrew Clements said, “I enjoy using new technology and methods to connect with people in a […]
Members of the MNCLHD flying squad RN Emily Skeen, EN Beth Hannan, RN Keiralee Robson, Clinical Nurse Educator Royce Vitug and Nurse Unit Manager Cassie Deans.
WEDNESDAY marked Primary Health Care Nurses Day with the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) recognising the expertise of those who play a vital role in keeping the community well and connected to care. Primary health care nurses support people outside hospitals across a wide range of settings, including community health, aged care, schools […]
Friends of Mrs York’s Garden near the newly installed mosaic poles with Karen Hall and Di Davison. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Friends of Mrs York’s Garden near the newly installed mosaic poles with Karen Hall and Di Davison. Photo: Pauline Cain. Glad Gleeson, in her 90s, with Anne Kimber, has been with the group since 2014. Photo: Pauline Cain. MRS York’s Garden has been recreated over the past 10 years by a team dedicated to keeping […]
Matilda Ramm with her long, luscious locks. Photo: supplied. Matilda in the chair after cutting her hair. Photo: supplied. MATILDA Ramm is just like many other 9-year-old girls. She loves to dance, do gymnastics and enjoys playing with her new puppy Penny. When she’s not being creative or enjoying being active, Matilda is going out […]
Better By Bicycle Port Macquarie on the Googik Track.
BETTER By Bicycle Port Macquarie is a Bicycle User Group that promotes social riding and advocates for more cycle-friendly facilities in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area. An incorporated association since March 2025, the group has 70 members, with an average age range of 40 to 70 years, who ride together every Tuesday and once a month […]
Port Macquarie’s Manor House (formerly Carrick Guest House). Photo: supplied by Port Museum from Port News Collection.
Margaret Townsend reflecting on life in Port Macquarie. Photo: Pauline Cain Port Macquarie’s Manor House (formerly Carrick Guest House). Photo: supplied by Port Museum from Port News Collection. MARGARET Townsend was reminded of her childhood holidays after reading recent articles in News Of The Area about the Manor House Manor House is a former guest […]
The 2 Mums, Julie Bowes and Sherrill Weidenbohm at Town Green. Photo: @The2Mums.
CHRONIC and terminal illnesses come at very high emotional, physical, and financial cost to individuals and their loved ones, but locals Sherill Weidenbohm and Julie Bowes are doing their best to alleviate that burden on the Mid North Coast. Known as “The 2 Mums”, they have spent the past seven years as a constant and […]
The Dippers program returns to Lighthouse Beach with inclusive beach and ocean safety.
The Dippers program returns to Lighthouse Beach with inclusive beach and ocean safety. Dippers is being run in partnership with Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club. Dippers is being run in partnership with Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club. LIGHTHOUSE Beach in Port Macquarie will once again host Autism Swim’s inclusive beach and ocean safety […]
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin. Photo: @ACRRM4ruralhealth
THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]
Meeting & greeting dogs and their owners. Photo: Sis Higgins. Bec Sierota and beloved Luna. Photo: Bec Sierota. Milly and owner Caroline Endacott welcomed to their first meet & greet. Photo: Sis Higgins. Arlo and Luna devour their pup cups. Photo: Sis Higgins. Geraldine with her beloved Dolly and Annie with Duka the Oodle enjoying […]
