THE iconic sounds of Neil Diamond and Olivia Newton-John will grace the stage of The Glasshouse for one night in July, with Australian music royalty Marty Rhone producing the show. It was a pleasure to interview him for this week’s edition of Port Mac Goss. Marty, coming up in July your first Australian hit record […]

IN the fast-paced world of radio and media, the team at Radio 531 has gone from celebrating its 25-years on air to entering a new era as CRUZE FM 93.5. One of the biggest changes that comes with the transformation is the introduction of the station’s very first local breakfast show hosted by Dave Sutherland. […]

The road from Wauchope to Port Macquarie. Photo: Troy Thompson. The Cutty Creek Bridge between Bonny Hills and Herons Creek. Photo: Nathan Marden. Flooding in Short Street, Port Macquarie. Sandbagging at Florence Jones Cheese and Wine. The Hastings River in flood. The Hastings River at Bain Bridge. Preparing sandbags at Wayne Richards Park. Photos: Kylie […]

FOLLOWING the release of her first children’s book in March, the local teenager who founded “The Rainbow Shoelace Project” (RSP) has received state recognition. Abbie Jane attended the Young Achiever Awards in Sydney where she was a finalist in the category “Create Change”. Although widely known for her innovative and love-fuelled initiative, being named as […]

APPLICATIONS are now open for Outset, a new opportunity for the Mid North Coast’s live music producers of tomorrow. Guided by inspirational music industry professionals, up to 10 local young people will be selected to work together and create their own all-ages live music event. Presented by MusicNSW, Outset is a free program that offers […]

OXLEY MP Michael Kemp joined thousands of others at Anzac Cove in Turkey to mark the solemn anniversary of Anzac Day. Mr Kemp described attending the 110th Anniversary Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli as a “bucket list experience” and one of the greatest honours of his life. “Standing at Gallipoli as the sun rose […]

Kevin and Judy Baker with Mark Vaille. Kevin Baker playing Captain Cook in the bi-centenary celebrations. Kevin Baker. PROMINENT former local pharmacist Kevin Baker was laid to rest by family last month. Kevin was born on 6 January 1935 at Abbotsford, Sydney to John and Edna Baker. He was the youngest of seven children. Educated […]

MORE than 1800 new homes are to be fast-tracked in Port Macquarie following a major investment in housing and planning by the Minns Government. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will receive $200,000 through round three of the NSW Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund for its “Port Macquarie planning control review to unlock housing”. The funding will support […]

ORGANISERS of this year’s Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie say they were “blown away” by the number of participants in Sunday’s charity walk and run event. The fundraising leaderboard is still being tallied, with donations accepted until 30 June. The extent of participants’ efforts in raising money for breast and ovarian cancer research could […]

Stacey and Kirsty Napper of Snappy Productions. Photo: Tegan Jade Photography. The Swell cast in action. Photo: Glitterbug Photography. The story comes to life during the cast’s table read. Photo: Tegan Jade Photography. FOLLOWING sell-out performances earlier this year, the Glasshouse is set to host the return of Snappy Productions’ rendition of Isley Lynne’s play […]