THREE regional MPs are pressing the NSW Government for a clear timeline on the reopening of the Oxley Highway, which has been closed since a major wet weather event in May caused 100 new landslips between Forbes River and Clay Road. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer and Member […]
The C3 Cares team Michael Grantham and Vic Hitchcock with Neami National’s Cherie Caltabiono, Crs Danielle Maltman and Chris Kirkman and Head of C3 Cares Pastor Adrian Tam.
FAMILIES across the flood-affected Mid North Coast have received another much-needed lifeline, thanks to the Sydney-based charity C3 Cares Woolloomooloo. The organisation delivered 14 pallets of essential items this week to communities in Taree, Port Macquarie, and Kempsey. In Port Macquarie, community volunteers and local councillors joined forces to welcome the delivery. The generous shipment […]
The prime minister wants to see an economy that's more dynamic, more productive and more resilient. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS.
ANTHONY Albanese has pledged to implement lasting and meaningful change in his second term as prime minister, promising his government can meet the moment against challenging circumstances. In his first major speech since winning an expanded majority at the May election, the prime minister said the government had a responsibility to disprove the doubters. Speaking […]
St Columba Anglican School students (top from left) Angelina McRae, Charlie Finnecy, Xavier Yates, Zaza Semchyshyn, (bottom from left) Minnie Yonge, Kira Mistry, Bronte Hollins and Summer Hodgkin. Photo: supplied. St Paul’s College Kempsey students Kaitlyn Chadwick, Sam Farrell and Gracie Campbell. Photo: supplied. STUDENTS from St Columba Anglican School in Port Macquarie (SCAS) and […]
Photos taken by the operators of the Ginger’s Creek Roadhouse, show the damage from one of last week’s landslips.
THE Oxley Highway between Forbes River and Clay roads will remain closed until further notice because of landslips. More than 100 new landslips have been detected on this section of the highway since heavy rainfall over the past week. Engineers are urgently assessing damage and planning clean-up operations and long-term repairs. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) […]
Soggy but safe, and eager for more locals to take advantage of the koala tree giveaway.
ALL the furry residents of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and Guulabaa Visitor Centre are safe after last week’s deluge. “Despite the extreme weather, our dedicated koala care team has been onsite every day to ensure they’re protected, well-fed with fresh leaves, and closely monitored,” a spokesperson from Koala Conservation Australia told News Of The […]
CWA Port Macquarie Branch members (l-r) Mid North Coast President Lynn Moore, Branch President Jill Adams, members Janis Miles, Robyn Baker, Pat Banister and Pauline Cain. Photo: Pauline Cain.
NEWS Of The Area joined more than 600 delegates and another 200 observers at the Country Women’s Association’s 103rd State Conference in Wagga Wagga this week. In a statement to media ahead of the conference, CWA of NSW president Joy Beames said, “The high number of motions delegates will be asked to vote on this […]
Students from St Columba’s Peak Performing Arts Academy.
MID North Coast students are being offered a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Shakespeare. The Surry Hills-based Sport for Jove Theatre Company has been encouraging students across NSW and the ACT to create work inspired by William Shakespeare for the past nine years. Students are supported to direct short films, compose […]
Vital equipment purchased from funds raised by the Trust. Photo: The Hastings Cancer Trust.
COMMUNITY support for the Hastings Cancer Trust remains strong, with tickets selling fast for two of its annual fundraising events. The High Tea and Fashion Parade, to be held at the Port City Bowling Club on 25 May, reached full capacity with 114 guests securing tickets soon after release. The event is expected to raise […]
Rob Dwyer is congratulated by Liberal Party leader Mark Speakman after making his maiden speech in the NSW Parliament.
NEWLY elected Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has used his inaugural speech in Parliament to highlight the growing traffic congestion on the Oxley Highway. Backed by his new colleagues and party leader Mark Speakman, Mr Dwyer said something needed to be done now to fix the huge volume of traffic, particularly between the Wrights […]
