ŽAŽA Semchyshyn, 15, recently competed at the Elevate Eisteddfod in Sydney, winning the Most Outstanding Performance in her age category (15-18yrs). It was for her contemporary vocal performance of Sarah Bareilles’ song, “She Used to Be Mine” from the musical “Waitress”. The eisteddfod focuses on self improvement and growth, offering workshops and industry support to […]
An indicative artists’ impressions of a planned public preschool.
FOUR brand-new public preschools are set to be operational on the Mid North Coast by early 2027. Each preschool will be co-located with an existing public primary school. The four public preschools will be built at Bowraville Central School, Moorland Public School, Tacking Point Public School, and Taree Public School. Once open, the four sites […]
YEAR 8 students Lizzy Collett and Eloise Flower of St Columba Anglican School have been named “Global Innovators of the Year”. The prestigious win puts the pair at the pinnacle of student innovation. Run by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) through the “Go Innovate Together’ (GoIT) initiative, the competition recognises and celebrates the ingenuity and creativity […]
Students dive straight into two minutes of timed number facts practice at the start of each maths lesson.
St Joseph’s student Paramveer Singh. Arthur Bell unpacking number facts. Students dive straight into two minutes of timed number facts practice at the start of each maths lesson. St JOSEPH’S Primary School in Port Macquarie is taking a hands-on approach to boosting maths fluency in Year 3. Every day, students dive straight into two minutes […]
CSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Renée Leon, graduate Oscar Wills and Yindyamarra Scholarship donor Roger Morrow.
OSCAR Wills of Telegraph Point says a scholarship was invaluable in bringing him peace of mind when studying for his Bachelor of Nursing. Oscar graduated from Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences during a ceremony in Port Macquarie on 14 May. The Yindyamarra Scholarship he received is one of several […]
The design of the new school at Thrumster.
AUTISM Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has announced the development of a new K-6 campus in Port Macquarie. Set to open in early 2026, the new campus in Thrumster is designed to meet the growing demand for autism-specific education in the region. It will provide a purpose-built learning environment for primary schoolchildren on the autism spectrum and […]
PORT Macquarie student Logan Austin has been named a finalist in the 2025 Young Archie competition. Run in conjunction with the iconic Archibald Prize, the competition invites young artists across Australia to submit portraits of someone special to them. Logan, a Year Two student at St Joseph’s Primary School, was selected as a finalist from […]
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 […]
Little learners looking up to their buddies.
LAURIETON Public School (LPS) has enjoyed a significant increase in Kindergarten admissions in 2025, welcoming 21 students this year compared to 15 in 2024. Principal Grant Timmins partly attributes this rise to the school’s growing reputation in the community. “LPS embodies a sense of home for all who walk through its doors,” said Principal Timmins. […]
Ausgrid staff work to restore power to Port Stephens homes. Photo: supplied.
RESIDENTS of Port Stephens continue to clear debris and assess damage following major storms that hit multiple parts of NSW from Wednesday 15 January. Persistent, heavy rainfall, strong winds and extraordinary displays of lightning preceded power outages that affected more than 220,000 homes across the state, with more than 70,000 of those located in […]
