WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]

Robert Dwyer MP, Hastings Co-op Chair Louise Eyres and Interim CEO Matthew Lumsden. Local artisans Kev Conroy and Danny Mitchell. Member for Lyne Alison Penfold with Interim CEO Matthew Lumsden. Oxley MP Michael Kemp with Interim CEO Matthew Lumsden. Tina Jakobsson of The Red Door on Cameron. Mathew Lumsden pictured with builders of a new […]

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council will strengthen the ageing Kindee Bridge, restoring it to a 10-tonne load limit and extending its operational life by an estimated 10 to 20 years. Community members received the update at a recent meeting attended by Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold, Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council […]

ARTS Mid North Coast (AMNC) has welcomed the NSW Government’s launch of “Heartland: A Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries 2026–2035”, backed by a $5.2 million investment aimed at strengthening arts, culture and creative industries across regional NSW. AMNC is the Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) and peak body for arts and […]

A MAYORAL Minute noting actions taken by Port Macquarie Hastings Council regarding a proposed 18-storey development was carried unanimously by Councillors at last Thursday’s Ordinary Council Meeting. The mixed-use proposal at 29 Park Street comprises 210 dwellings including 35 affordable dwellings, and an entertainment and commercial precinct. The project has been declared a State Significant […]

  Sorting ducks for the big race.   The ducks hit the water.   PORT Macquarie Lions will hold its annual Charity Duck Race on Easter Sunday, 5 April, a unique and beloved community spectacle.  “As always, the public and business communities of Port Macquarie have been generous in their support of this year’s beneficiaries […]

THE NSW Government has released a new guide to support councils to undertake land audits to identify vacant operational land that could be used to deliver affordable housing projects. The “Council Led Affordable Housing on Operational Land Guide” released by the Office of Local Government provides step-by-step guidance for councils on identifying and managing affordable […]

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed the first case of Varroa mite pyrethroid resistance in the state. Laboratory testing at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute identified a known genetic mutation, L925I, which causes pyrethroid resistance in Varroa mites. DPIRD Honey Bee Technical Specialist, Elizabeth Frost, said L925I significantly reduces […]

Ali, known as Alex, with the crew at Port Central. Photo: @beyondstylesbarber. Rez with the team at Settlement City. Photo: @portcentralshoppingcentre. FROM Iraq to Port Macquarie, Ali and Rez Alasakira’s journey has been shaped by hard work, family and community.  Arriving in Australia in 2012, the brothers brought with him their barbering trade. Leaving the […]

The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap […]