Stephanie Dun, Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus. Molly Bridle, MacKillop College. Will Corrigan, St Columba Anglican School. Dominic Matheso, St Joseph’s Regional College. Photos: supplied. FOUR local HSC music graduates have been selected to perform their examination pieces at the annual Bravissimo showcase at The Glasshouse on Tuesday, 17 February. The not-for-profit event celebrating […]
Wauchope Public School welcomes three sets of twins Charlie and Emilia P, Zoe and Thomas A, Hale and Wolfe W-O-H.
Wauchope Public School welcomes three sets of twins Charlie and Emilia P, Zoe and Thomas A, Hale and Wolfe W-O-H. Charlie and Emilia P. Zoe and Thomas A. Hale and Wolfe W-O-H. Photos: supplied. SCHOOL began this week for kindergarten students at local schools, and at Wauchope Public School the milestone was shared by three […]
JOSHUA Salter was born in Port Macquarie, and his involvement with the Hastings Choristers spans decades. He first sang with the group at age 11 under the baton of the choir’s founder, Robyn Ryan OAM. Robyn led the Hastings Choristers for 32 years, and she still teaches piano and voice privately. Joshua is excited to […]
The two men Sachin and Sahil with their unnamed partners in a photo shared on GoFundMe.
A FUNDRAISER has been launched to repatriate the bodies of the two men who drowned in the Never Never River near Bellingen on Sunday. Launched on GoFundMe by Sunita Kalkal of Melton West in Victoria, the stated aim is to cover the cost of repatriation to India and funeral expenses, and to support family members […]
Colton Craig on stage with the Australian Ballet School. Photo: The Australian Ballet.
Colton Craig on stage with the Australian Ballet School. Photo: The Australian Ballet. Colton dancing with PMPA as a 9 year old. Photo: supplied. Colton’s first eisteddfod solo at age five at the Port Macquarie Eisteddfod where he won the baby dance championship. Photo: supplied. COLTON Craig, recipient of a NSW Ballet Society Scholarship for […]
NEW research, real-time tracking and expanded drone surveillance lead a $4.2 million NSW Government initiative to keep people safer in the water this summer. The investment follows an unprecedented number of attacks in recent weeks and the need for better education and community messaging on shark behaviour – particularly before and after weather events. Surf […]
CEO Doug Taylor talked to school students ahead of the launch of the Smith Family appeal. Photo: The Smith Family.
AS families across the Mid North Coast prepare for the return to school, new research has revealed the growing pressure many households face simply trying to meet the basic costs of education. The latest Pulse Survey of families supported by The Smith Family shows that more than four out of five parents and carers are […]
Member for Port Stephens and Families and Communities MP Kate Washington.
FOR the first time in more than two decades, foster and kinship carers across NSW have received a 20 percent increase to their care allowance. The increase aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and strengthen support for vulnerable children in out-of-home care. The tax-free increase took effect from 1 January 2026 and applies to authorised carers […]
Lana Cooper with Relieving Executive Director Regional North and West Emma Jeffery. Photo: supplied.
LANA Cooper has a wide range of options to consider after receiving her Higher School Certificate results, with her performance opening pathways she had not anticipated. The Wauchope High School vice-captain achieved an ATAR of 91.4, a result that exceeded her expectations and significantly broadened her post-school opportunities. Lana was also named on the Distinguished […]
PRIMARY producers across NSW will operate under tighter firearm regulations following new legislation. The State Government emphasises that the reforms recognise the legitimate needs of farmers while strengthening community safety. The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 passed the NSW Parliament on Wednesday 24 December in response to the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi […]
