June 25, 2025
Steve Brbich ready for dance challenge to raise money for Cancer Council Steve Brbich all suited-up ahead of this year’s Stars of the Hastings. Photo: supplied.
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Steve Brbich ready for dance challenge to raise money for Cancer Council

“JUST give it a go,” is Steve Brbich’s message as he prepares to take to the dancefloor in this year’s Cancer Council Stars of the Hastings. With seven to eight weeks left of training with his partner from Coastal Performing Arts Studio, Steve’s Bruno Mars-inspired Funk Jazz number is not something that comes naturally. “Dance […]

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Sunsets to inspire snappers ahead of solstice and photography conference Jesse Green’s photo of Tuesday’s sunset shows why Port Macquarie is a haven for photographers.
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Sunsets to inspire snappers ahead of solstice and photography conference

Jesse Green’s photo of Tuesday’s sunset shows why Port Macquarie is a haven for photographers. Matthew Doyle used a drone to capture Tuesday’s sunset from Ascot Park. Photo: Unearthed by Matt. PROFESSIONAL photographers and happy snappers were quick to capture this week’s stunning sunsets across the Hastings Valley. Hues of bright red, orange and purple […]

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Oxley Highway reopens but expect delays until November TfNSW workers stabilise a hillside near Mt Seaview. Photos: TfNSW.
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Oxley Highway reopens but expect delays until November

TfNSW workers stabilise a hillside near Mt Seaview. Photos: TfNSW. Scores of landslips have been cleared since May’s severe weather. Photo: David Heffernan. The Oxley Highway will remain single lane in parts until at least November. Photo: David Heffernan. THE Hasting Valley’s and Camden Haven’s primary connection to the North West and New England has […]

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Campaign to promote state’s Great Walks Green Gully Track in the Northern Tablelands. Photo: Destination NSW.
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Campaign to promote state’s Great Walks

THE State Government is rolling out a new ‘Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk’ campaign that highlights seven spectacular multi-day walks across NSW. The new campaign highlights an impressive 275km of walking tracks in regional NSW that have opened to the public within the last two years. The walks showcase some of the […]

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Heartbeat of the Hastings: Lyn Murphy Lyn Murphy.
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Heartbeat of the Hastings: Lyn Murphy

LYN Murphy is one of those people whose presence makes you feel calm, inspired and hopeful all at once. From a young age, Lyn had a deep sense of compassion. She began fundraising at school, drawn to helping others and making a difference. That sense of community never left her. Over the years, Lyn has […]

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Port Mac Goss: 2WayFM’s Liz Faassen Dave ‘Scoop’ Lazarus and Liz Faassen discussing community media.
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Port Mac Goss: 2WayFM’s Liz Faassen

2Way FM’s Liz Faassen. Dave ‘Scoop’ Lazarus and Liz Faassen discussing community media. 2WAYFM Hastings Community Radio celebrates 40 years of broadcasting in 2026. Liz Faassen has been with the station for more than 11 years, as a presenter, program manager, sponsorship coordinator and committee member. It was a pleasure to interview Liz for this […]

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Funding boost for Deadly Brains program on Mid North Coast The team from NeuRA will receive a $200k grant. Photo: supplied.
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Funding boost for Deadly Brains program on Mid North Coast

NEUROSCIENCE Research Australia (NeuRA) will expand its Deadly Brains program to the Mid North Coast after receiving a $200,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. The funding will support the development of culturally safe research practices aimed at promoting brain health equity. This project marks the first phase of a research initiative focused on […]

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St Agnes’ teacher joins national education panel
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St Agnes’ teacher joins national education panel

St AGNES’ Primary School Year 3 teacher Mrs Laura Stapleton has been selected to work with the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) as a member of its Panel of Educators, Teachers and Leaders (PETL). Mrs Stapleton is contributing her professional insights to help guide the development of national educational research and resources. Her involvement ensures […]

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Bathe in the sounds of yesteryear at the annual Port Macquarie Record Fair Vinyl lover Lola Willows from Dark Alley Collectibles. Photo: supplied.
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Bathe in the sounds of yesteryear at the annual Port Macquarie Record Fair

GET ready to bathe in the sounds and songs of yesteryear as the annual Port Macquarie Record Fair returns. Now in its eighth year, the fair will spin back into action at Flynns Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on 20 July, between 12pm-4pm. This year’s fair promises to be bigger, better, and more relaxed, with an […]

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Construction of 94 social and affordable units to start in October A concept drawing of the apartment block. Image: supplied.
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Construction of 94 social and affordable units to start in October

A concept drawing of the apartment block. Image: supplied. The empty land near the corner of Grant and Gordon streets. THE VACANT block of land across the road from the Port Macquarie Library and Memorial Pool is about to be home to 94 social and affordable housing apartments. Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has […]

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