The sailors and their 10m yacht were rescued in rough seas and towed to shore. Photo: NSW Marine Rescue. The sailors and their 10m yacht were rescued in rough seas and towed to shore. Photo: NSW Marine Rescue. The sailors and their 10m yacht were rescued in rough seas and towed to shore. Photo: NSW […]

  NEWS_Port Mac Band Prep for Champioships_SH_PY1   NEWS_Port Mac Band Prep for Champioships_SH_PY2   NEWS_Port Mac Band Prep for Champioships_SH_PY3   THE Port Macquarie Hastings Municipal Band stepped up preparations for next month’s NSW State Band Championships with an intensive workshop held on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July. The prestigious championships are being […]

PLANNED for this weekend, the Hastings Farm Gate Tour has been postponed until 18-19 October 2025 due to weather concerns. A self-drive tour of host properties across the greater Hastings, Port Macquarie and Camden Haven region, the event serves as a “celebration of quality locally grown produce”. A diverse array of properties will open their […]

OVER 2000 students from more than 55 schools across the Mid North Coast challenged their numeracy and problem-solving abilities this week, during the 45th Newcastle Permanent Primary Schools Mathematics Competition. Starting Monday, Year 5 and 6 students brimmed with excitement as they prepared to showcase their mathematical talents. This year’s event followed a strong performance […]

THREE and six month NSW TrainLink Discovery passes have been reinstated, after being “paused” for a review of their suitability. A Discovery Pass offers travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network, with 14-day, one-month, three-month and six-month passes available. The six-month pass costs $420. The passes have not […]

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) has launched a new payment platform to give ratepayers flexibility and control over rates and water payments. Called “Payble”, the platform allows property owners to pay in full before the due date or split their bills into weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments. SMS and email reminders can be set up […]

Port Macquarie Museum on Clarence Street shines. Photo: Facebook. Soul Surf School’s Corey and Loren Enfield smashing waves. Photo: Facebook. Positive Energy Lord Howe Island Retreat led by Belinda Johnson and Peta Alexopoulos. Photo: Facebook. Reflections Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills attracts the crowds including Callum Robson. Photo: Facebook. HASTINGS region tourism operators are making […]

Tom Sheppard’s winning photo ‘Googik Dreaming’. Photo: supplied. Tom Sheppard out and about capturing photo opps. Photo: supplied. Bronwyn Ellis’ digital photo of penguins in South Georgia. Photo: Sis Higgins. Sharryn Sykes’ print photos of tiled mosques in Uzbekistan. Photo: Sis Higgins. PORT MACQUARIE photographer Tom Sheppard has taken out first place in the Australian […]

A 13-YEAR-OLD who needs no introduction, Blake Herbert is fast becoming a local celebrity through his enthusiasm for everything outdoors. For the past six months, Blake, who lives with ADHD and dyslexia, has been a regular feature alongside “Sarge” on Triple M on a Friday morning, telling listeners where and when the fish are biting. […]

OVER A writing career spanning 15 years, Drew Lindsay has published 46 novels. Drew tinkered with writing short stories and essays prior to embarking on serious novel writing. “My inspiration is an active imagination and wishing to share stories with others.” he told News Of The Area. “I always say, this is the last one […]