The St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Schools Drumline at the historic courthouse. Photo: supplied. MacKillop College captain Willis Jensen (centre) with her ‘Sparkies’ drama group. Photo: supplied. St Joseph’s Regional Dance Company. Photo: supplied. Artworks on display at the Glasshouse. Photo: supplied. THE St Agnes’ Education Spark Arts Festival, a collaboration between MacKillop, St Joseph’s Regional, […]

PORT Macquarie Race Club CEO Nardi Beresford is a passionate advocate for horse racing and her community. She joins me for this week’s edition of Port Mac Goss. Nardi, tell us how you got involved in the world of horse racing? I grew up in the small town of Quirindi in North West NSW. This […]

THE state government launched the $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program on Monday, aiming to strengthen and expand the seafood industry’s economic contribution to NSW. The program is designed to boost productivity and increase sustainability across farming operations for oysters, mussels, kelp, and algae, plus freshwater and marine fish hatcheries and bioproducts. “By investing in […]

JOY has opened at Luminance Art Gallery in Port Macquarie, showcasing an end-of-year exhibition of artworks by young people from the Mid North Coast. The gallery issued an open call earlier this year and waived all entry fees to remove barriers to participation. More than 30 young artists submitted work, and the gallery shortlisted 22 […]

A COMPREHENSIVE update of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Koala Action Plan has detailed major progress on habitat mapping, road-strike mitigation and the monitoring of local koala populations. The report covers the first full year of implementation since Council adopted the plan in February 2024, following years of legislative changes, fire-related habitat loss and the species’ statewide […]

COUNCIL has endorsed the draft Town Beach Reserve Master Plan for public exhibition, setting out a long-term vision for Port Macquarie’s popular beachfront. The plan brings together more than 15 years of previous studies, concept plans and precinct strategies, consolidating them into a single framework to guide future investment and upgrades. Town Beach Reserve’s ageing […]

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council has rejected moves to introduce a user-pay system for sporting fields following a spirited debate among councillors that highlighted the financial pressures facing local families, struggling clubs, and Council’s own increasing maintenance costs. Cr Nik Lipovac put forward the successful motion at last week’s meeting, citing strong opposition from the community […]

UNSAFE e-bike and e-scooter use in Port Macquarie’s town centre has prompted Council to explain its regulatory role while urging the community to make direct complaints to State authorities. Cr Nik Lipovac brought a notice of motion to last week’s meeting calling for Council to publish clear information on its website about its responsibilities surrounding […]

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) will soon undertake beach nourishment works at Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve to “improve foreshore stability and provide enhanced sandy areas for families and visitors”. Earlier this year, rock bags were installed in the reserve to address ongoing erosion. In early December, the area will be backfilled with marine sands sourced […]

MOTORISTS are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions at the intersection of William and Grant streets, Port Macquarie for traffic signal work. Transport for NSW is carrying out traffic signal upgrades to provide left and right turn red arrows to improve pedestrian crossing safety. “We will work for up to six nights between Monday 17 […]