Marine Rescue Port Macquarie secures the yacht and takes its skipper to safety. Photos: Marine Rescue NSW. THE volunteers of Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have had no time to rest in the wake of the recent floods, with a solo sailor the latest to benefit from their skills and swift response. The sailor’s vessel lost […]

AS his side celebrated an important victory in Game One of the State of Origin, NSW coach Laurie Daley’s mind was on the Mid North Coast. “I hope this victory lifts everyone’s spirits,” he said in a Channel 9 interview following the win, sending a “shout out” to all those dealing with the impact of […]

Tom Owens, Principal at Gensler Sydney (centre), receiving the ULI Award. Guulabaa – Place of Koala is the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and rehabilitation centre. Photo: FCNSW. GUULABAA – Place of Koala, the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and rehabilitation centre, has been named a winner of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) […]

AN inspirational chat over a cup of coffee led to the formation of the Harry and Pearl Ensemble Theatrical Group. Bill Harrow and Judy Campbell had performed many plays together in “The Night for Murder Group” and for the Players Theatre. The first show they were in was “Get Knitted” and their characters were Harry […]

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 […]