Hanshi Kevin Blundell Kaicho. Photo: supplied THE martial arts community is mourning the loss of Hanshi Kevin Blundell Kaicho, founder of the Kumiai Ryu Martial Arts System, who passed away peacefully on Monday 11 August. Hanshi Kevin began his martial arts journey as a young man, pursuing excellence across multiple disciplines and achieving high ranks […]
A MAN has been charged with dumping dead cattle in the Macleay River. The 79-year-old is due to return to Kempsey Local Court on Thursday 2 October to face two counts of pollute waters. Police say that between May and August, deceased cattle were observed floating in McCabes Drain – a waterway running through properties […]
‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA.
‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA. Nigel after his rescue. MUCH-LOVED koala amputee “Delungra Nigel” is now a permanent resident of the Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa. After months of dedicated care and rehabilitation, he will serve as an ambassador for Koala Conservation Australia (KCA) and for wildlife resilience and conservation […]
The type of cameras to be worn by security staff at PMBH. Photo: file.
SECURITY staff at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) will wear body worn cameras as part of a 12-month trial to reduce incidents of violence and aggression. The cameras will be activated whenever there is a risk of harm to staff, patients and visitors. In the most serious cases, the footage may be used as evidence. […]
Chris Scollen has flown out to assist the fire containment effort in Canada.
FORESTRY Corporation’s Chris Scollen, a seasoned Crew Leader and Operations Planner, deployed to Canada this week to assist with the nation’s fire containment efforts. Chris, who is based at Taree, has worked with Forestry Corporation for five years and volunteered with the NSW Rural Fire Service for 25 years. He flew to Winnipeg, Manitoba with […]
Rotary’s Warwick Richardson and Renga Rajan, NSW SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Local Commander Garry Whitaker and NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing.
JUST hours after receiving one of Rotary’s highest honours for his more than 50 years of dedication, NSW State Emergency Service (SES) member Garry Whitaker was back supporting his community through a significant storm and flooding event. The NSW SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Local Commander was awarded the 2025 Volunteer Officer of the Year and […]
Port Macquarie SES members were called to secure a severely damaged skylight at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. Port Macquarie SES members were called to secure a severely damaged skylight at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. Members secured broken windows and damaged roofs, with many homes experiencing a ‘near miss’. Members secured broken windows and damaged roofs, […]
Zac Campbell, the manager of grant recipient Port Macquarie PCYC, with Robert Dwyer MP. Photo: supplied.
MEMBER for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has announced the successful recipients of Community Building Partnership Grants. Twenty-two community groups across Harrington, the Camden Haven and Hastings, will share the $450,000 allocated to the Port Macquarie electorate. Mr Dwyer said the State Government funds will deliver much needed improvements to local facilities. “The Community Building Partnerships […]
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 Marine Rescue. The sailors and their 10m yacht were rescued in rough seas and towed to shore. Photo: NSW […]
Musical Director Amy Corrigan with guest clinician Sarah Butler. Photo: supplied.
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 […]
