Margaret Townsend reflecting on life in Port Macquarie. Photo: Pauline Cain Port Macquarie’s Manor House (formerly Carrick Guest House). Photo: supplied by Port Museum from Port News Collection. MARGARET Townsend was reminded of her childhood holidays after reading recent articles in News Of The Area about the Manor House  Manor House is a former guest […]

The Dippers program returns to Lighthouse Beach with inclusive beach and ocean safety. Dippers is being run in partnership with Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club. Dippers is being run in partnership with Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club. LIGHTHOUSE Beach in Port Macquarie will once again host Autism Swim’s inclusive beach and ocean safety […]

Meeting & greeting dogs and their owners. Photo: Sis Higgins. Bec Sierota and beloved Luna. Photo: Bec Sierota. Milly and owner Caroline Endacott welcomed to their first meet & greet. Photo: Sis Higgins. Arlo and Luna devour their pup cups. Photo: Sis Higgins. Geraldine with her beloved Dolly and Annie with Duka the Oodle enjoying […]

WAUCHOPE Bowling Club continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to community care with its annual donation to support stroke patients at Wauchope District Memorial Hospital. The club presented a $1,000 donation to the hospital’s Rehabilitation Unit, in December 2025, with the funds set to be used for additional comfort items to support patients during their […]

St Columba Anglican School delivered a bus load of gifts to Liberty. Lewis Land donated gifts, including vouchers and toys, for women and children supported by Liberty. Miss Motivator Women’s Workouts collected vouchers to empower women during the festive season. Photos: supplied. FOR women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, the holiday period often […]

David Slack-Smith and his camera were Lighthouse Beach regulars. Photo: supplied by the family. This photo of a Satin bowerbird prompted David to appeal to people to cut milk bottle rings before disposal. Photo: supplied by the family. David’s photos reflected his natural affinity with animals. Photo: supplied by the family. David’s photos reflected his […]

Jean White has joined the volunteer team at 2Way FM. Outgoing Secretary Ross Cutrupi, Treasurer Greg Hayward, Vice President Ken Lindsay and President Dennis Owen. Kevin Carter, Shaz Salter and Mal Salter. Liz Faassen was awarded life membership. HASTINGS Community Radio (2Way FM) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 25 November at the […]

MAL McKinlay is the Mid North Coast’s highly regarded gardening guru who enjoys nothing more than sharing his knowledge and love of all things horticultural. 2025 marks 40 years of his continuous employment in the field, and his devotion to providing his skills to numerous local community groups and organisations. Garden Clubs of Australia (GCA) […]