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HSC exams get under way for Port Macquarie Year 12 students

YEAR 12 students across NSW began their Higher School Certificate written examinations this week. Hastings Secondary College students from Port Macquarie campus are sitting their exams at the Salvation Army Hall in Lord Street. After the first English paper, student leaders Lachlan Browne (vice captain) and Cameron Carson (Towns house captain) were quietly confident about […]

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New scholarship program from St Agnes’ Catholic Parish helps local students pursue careers in nursing and early childhood education

APPLICATIONS opened this week for a new scholarship program from St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, designed to help local students pursue careers in nursing and early childhood education. ‘Parish Pathways’ will provide eligible students with up to $12,000 over the duration of their degree to help with tuition fees and other study-related expenses. The program is […]

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Heritage School principal spends day as a Year 9 student

Mr Cohen reports to his teacher. Mr Cohen and his classmate working. Students enjoy their lunch break with a new friend. Principal Matt Cohen with student Eli Barber. Photos: Supplied. SCHOOL principal Matt Cohen recently traded answering emails and completing paperwork in his office for answering questions and taking notes in the classroom. The Heritage […]

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Youngsters honoured as family legacy delivers $50,000 for Mid North Coast cancer care

TWO young members of the Crestani family were part of a special presentation in Port Macquarie on Friday. Charlie Raatz, 11, and his sister Sophie, 6, were recognised for their part in an initiative established by their family in honour of Chris Crestani. Crestani Scholarships is a volunteer-run charity founded in 2007 by Yvonne Crestani […]

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Port teen gets inside view of democracy at National Youth Parliament

PORT Macquarie teenager Hunter Davis was among 150 students from across Australia chosen for this year’s National Youth Parliament. He was selected from nearly 3000 applicants, representing the federal electorate of Cowper in an immersive five-day program that included simulated parliamentary debates, hands-on learning experiences, and workshops with parliamentary leaders. A MacKillop College student, Davis […]

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Sista Connections trio Ruby, Grace and Lilly repurpose shoes for remote communities

THREE Hastings Secondary College Sista Connections students have won the 2026 TCS (TATA Consultancy Services) Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge for Schools Grand Final. The GoIT Challenge encourages students to think creatively and develop technology-based solutions to real-world problems. Ruby Richardson (Year 9), Grace Morris (Year 10) and Lilly Boss (Year 8) from Port Macquarie Campus […]

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Wauchope High School students build community connections through volunteering

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Community Gardens get a helping hand from Wauchope High School students. Photo: Supplied. Students serve up meals to the Wauchope community through ADRA’s SouperVan. Photo: Supplied. Students help out at Vinnies Op Shop. Photo: Supplied. WAUCHOPE High School students are stepping beyond the classroom and into their community through […]

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Young leaders have their say at NSW Parliament roadshow

Participants at the youth forum. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament. Winner of the public speaking competition, Sienna McGinty. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament. Students from across the Mid North Coast had the chance to engage directly with state politicians and government officials at the third annual NSW Parliament Regional Roadshow held recently in Macksville. The […]

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Charles Sturt student receives New Colombo Plan scholarship

A MID North Coast student is gaining international experience while building skills that will support a future career in psychology and human rights through a prestigious Australian Government scholarship. Sienna Heaton, a third-year Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) student with a minor in Justice Studies, is spending approximately eight months studying, undertaking language […]

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St Agnes’ Parish Secondary School bands entertained lunchtime crowds at The Glasshouse in Port Macquarie

Lunchtime music concert with SAPSS student musicians. Photos: Pauline Cain. Lunchtime music concert with SAPSS student musicians. Photos: Pauline Cain. Lunchtime music concert with SAPSS student musicians. Photos: Pauline Cain. LUNCHTIME crowds in Port Macquarie stopped to listen to school bands on The Glasshouse steps on Friday 26 June. St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools (SAPSS) […]