DANCING was never part of Port Macquarie business owner Madison Wilson’s career path, but the multi-award winner and devoted mum of four couldn’t say no to the chance to hit the dance floor to raise much-needed funds for the Cancer Council. Taking part in this year’s Stars of the Hastings fundraiser, you would be forgiven […]

  The legends of Port Macquarie SES the night before the flood hit.   The indoor basketball stadium had been set up as accommodation for rescue services. Photo: NSW Fire and Rescue   The combined efforts of local and out of area rescue personnel in the wake of the region’s inundation.   The combined efforts […]

WITH Pride Month just days away, the team from “Cheers Queers” is inviting the community along to Stick Bar on 5 June for “Beers 4 Queers” – an inclusive event to celebrate the month ahead. Organisers Mark and Abbey stress that the event is open to everyone wanting to connect with the LGBTQIA+ community. “It’s […]

THE foster mother of missing toddler William Tyrrell has been spared conviction for intimidating and assaulting another child while mentally distressed over his disappearance. A magistrate in 2024 found her threats to slap the child on two occasions amounted to intimidation. The woman, who cannot be legally identified, had earlier pleaded guilty to two counts […]

MARGRET Meagher knows what it’s like to be alone in an flood-isolated community with a dead phone, no electricity and water the only sound from the outside world. She lives on Port Macquarie’s North Shore, which was again surrounded by water last week, four years after devastating floods ravaged the town. “Last time those six […]

Marine Rescue Port Macquarie’s flood rescue and support crew. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie crew assists on the North Shore. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie deploys its multipurpose vessel. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie crew performs a medical evacuation from the North Shore. MORE than 35 Port Macquarie volunteers have been praised by Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex […]

TRIBUTES have flowed for the late Mary Kiehne of Port Macquarie, who passed away in April after a life of service to others. Mary was born in Badsey, Worcester in England on 23 November 1937 to Charles and Betty Hurman. She was the eldest of seven siblings. Mary trained as a nurse and came to […]

PINK buns, pink outfits, and plenty of community spirit were on display at Port Central on Saturday 17 May as part of the annual Pink Bun fundraiser supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The campaign, which runs from late April through early May, sees 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of the iconic pink […]

LITTLE Wings is putting its helpers in the spotlight during Volunteer Appreciation Week, 19-23 May. As a 90 percent volunteer-led organisation, Little Wings relies on the dedication of its pilots, drivers, ground crew and events team: each playing a critical role in supporting seriously ill and injured children and their families. The service is honouring […]

FIFTY-SEVEN students from the Port Macquarie-Hastings region will receive financial support through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust this year. The total value of the scholarships is $335,926. The amount is part of the $3m awarded to students across all six CSU campuses. Recipients in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region were the first to be presented with […]