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Local tradies swap tools for joggers and get moving in 4.01 Club run

Members of the Port Macquarie tradie community gathered at Mitre 10 for an early-morning run followed by breakfast and conversation about looking after themselves and their mates. Photos: Supplied. Members of the Port Macquarie tradie community gathered at Mitre 10 for an early-morning run followed by breakfast and conversation about looking after themselves and their […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Koala encounter delights local Camden Haven family

A VISIT to the top of North Brother Mountain turned into a memorable family outing for Jake and Cherie Thrash and their young daughters, who spotted a koala walking along the lookout. The koala appeared content to stay in view, giving the family time to watch it from a distance and talk about the wildlife […]

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Wellness is mental, physical, psychological and emotional

AFTER two years of research, a Charles Sturt University team has concluded that a community wellbeing clinic for older people on the Mid North Coast will improve independence, psychological health, and social wellbeing. Australians that are 65 and over make up approximately 17 per cent of the population, with a greater proportion living in regional […]

Business, Local News, Regional

Birdon, Linked head 2026 Mid North Coast Business Awards winners list

BIRDON has been named the 2026 Mid North Coast Business of the Year, leading a diverse field of winners recognised at this year’s Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards in Coffs Harbour. The global maritime engineering company capped off a successful evening by also receiving the Excellence in Large Business award. The awards celebrated the […]

Community, Regional

Hastings Education Fund provides students with funds to help them achieve their dreams

Johnathon Cains is studying nursing at Monash University in Melbourne. Photo: Supplied. Jonothan Cains with mentor, Monica Atkinson. Photo: Supplied. HASTINGS Education Fund (HEF) has been supporting local students since 2011, providing financial assistance to help them achieve their post-high school education, training and vocational aspirations. Johnathon Cains is among those benefiting from the local […]

Community, Health, Regional

CWA calls on NSW Government to deliver better rural healthcare closer to home

CWA Port Macquarie members Pauline Cain and Lynn Moore, the Stroke Foundation’s Amy Jennings, president Jill Adams, and Wendy Evans. Photo: Pauline Cain. Elsie, a recent stroke survivor visiting from the Central Coast, with Amy Jennings from the Stroke Foundation. Photo: Pauline Cain. Local stroke survivor John, with his support worker Belle, from Brighter Access. […]

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Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce named finalist in the 2026 NSW Mid North Coast Business Awards

THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has recently been named a finalist in the Outstanding Chamber category of the 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Business Awards. Chamber President Luke Hadfield stated that being named a finalist was a positive surprise and something that the entire community should be proud of. This marks the first […]

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Legacy Week supports families of veterans in Hastings and Camden Haven

Legacy volunteers Lee Crispe and Davina Golder with Legacy widow, Irene Gill. Photo: Pauline Cain Legacy widow, 96-year-old Rosemary Dunne. Photo: Pauline Cain. LAST week you may have bought a Legacy badge, pen or bear in Port Macquarie, Wauchope or Laurieton as part of Legacy Week. “Donations made during Legacy Week make a meaningful difference […]

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Cyclist covers 650km solo to honour his mum and raise funds for Dementia Australia

Brett Boots with his beloved mother. Photo: Instagram. Brett Boots prepares to begin his epic journey. Photo: Instagram. CYCLING for Dementia fund-raiser Brett Boots is expected to return home on Friday, 11 September, having completed his 650km solo Ride to Remember from Brisbane to Port Macquarie. Mr Boots undertook the deeply personal four-day journey for […]

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Scarecrow Festival coming to Comboyne

Leah Doeland with her creation. The Scarecrow Festival. WITH the recent arrival of Spring, the inaugural Comboyne Scarecrow Festival is fast approaching, kicking off on 12 September and running through to 11 October. Scarecrow creation and registration ends on 7 September, in time for the festival commencement. Leah Doeland, a local interdisciplinary artist, has traded […]