FOUR months after the devastating May floods on the Mid North Coast there is still a lot of work to do. Susie George, Executive Director Regional Delivery with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, has been on the ground in Nambucca Heads, Kempsey and Taree this week. ”The focus now is on getting out to people through […]
Barry Hacker JP at the Port Macquarie Courthouse. Photo: supplied.
FROM time to time we need the services of a Justice of the Peace to witness a statutory declaration or affidavit or to certify a copy of an original document. They are trusted to be honest and impartial when performing these functions. Barry Hacker is the JP Desk Coordinator for the Port Macquarie Support Group […]
The original IT team of Nick Ogbourne and Michael Matthews. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Original members and committee celebrate 20 years of U3A. Photo: Pauline Cain. The original IT team of Nick Ogbourne and Michael Matthews. Photo: Pauline Cain. PORT Macquarie Hastings University of the Third Age (U3A) celebrated its 20-year anniversary on Sunday, 7 September, with members past and present gathering at the Tenison Woods Centre to mark […]
CWA members promoting food sustainability for Awareness Week. Photo: Pauline Cain
THE Country Women’s Association’s (CWA’s) annual Awareness Week runs until Saturday 13 September, with this year’s focus on food sustainability. “This issue was really brought to the fore… at our State Conference, where there were two motions overwhelmingly endorsed by delegates,” CWA State President Tanya Jolly said. ”The first was the national Food Donation Tax […]
MacKillop College students at Southern Cross University in Coffs Harbour for the Tournament of the Minds’ regional competition. Photo: supplied.
MACKILLOP College’s Tournament of the Minds (TOM) team is competing in the state finals at the University of NSW in Sydney this weekend, Sunday 14 September. TOM is a problem-solving competition, which aims to develop diverse skills, enterprise, time management and collaboration. MacKillop’s students were successful at the regional stage of the competition, held recently […]
International Officer Christa Lobb (left) and CWA members enjoying the day. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Westport Primary School students receive prizes and certificates from CWA President Jill Adams and International Officer Christa Lobb. Photo: supplied. Winning poster entries from Westport and Telegraph Point Primary Schools. Photo: Pauline Cain. International Officer Christa Lobb (left) and CWA members enjoying the day. Photo: Pauline Cain. MEMBERS of the Port Macquarie Branch of the […]
AS bat season nears in Port Macquarie, health authorities are warning residents to take extra care and avoid all contact with flying foxes or microbats. A spike in sick and distressed bats arriving at wildlife hospitals across Northern NSW and Southern Queensland in recent weeks has prompted the alert. Authorities stress that touching or handling […]
FAN Artists at their exhibition opening. Photo: Pauline Cain
FAN Artists at their exhibition opening. Photo: Pauline Cain Gloria Muddle ‘Tidal Edge’, textile. Photo: Pauline Cain. Catherine Erskine’s ‘Swamp Creature’ and ‘Falling Leaf’ make use of dead vine wood. Photo: Pauline Cain A chest made in China in 1879 and belonging to T.K. Steanes, inspired Joanne Steanes’ work. Photo: Pauline Cain “LOOKING Back Moving […]
Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens and Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority. Photo: supplied.
THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding. Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority said, “We understand the community has been anxiously awaiting this package and we have been working […]
John Ruddick MLC, Cr Mark Hornshaw and Libertarian Party President Ross Cameron.
John Ruddick MLC, Cr Mark Hornshaw and Libertarian Party President Ross Cameron. Comboyne residents Tony and Josie Makin with daughters Adelle and Sofia, son-in-law John, and granddaughter Catherine. OWNERS of rural properties across NSW are celebrating a major breakthrough with the establishment of an Upper House inquiry to simplify the rules around building second dwellings […]
