Concelebrating clergy (l-r) Rev. Paul Gooley and Rev. Shane Hyland, St Agnes’ Catholic Church; Rev. Yoshiya Sakamoto and Rev. Leanne Smith, St Thomas’ Anglican Church; Rev. Lofa Anga’aelangi, Uniting Church; Right Rev. Professor Stephen Pickard, Retired Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Rev. Jon Cornish, St Columba Anglican School; and Pastor Dr […]

Khumbu was a favourite with Zoo staff and visitors. Photos: supplied. BILLABONG Zoo’s snow leopard Khumbu passed away peacefully on 3 August at the age of 21, surrounded by the keepers who had cared for him for the past 10 years. “Khumbu holds a special place in our history as our very first big cat,” […]

ALTHOUGH Troy Zrebiec didn’t grow up in the Port Macquarie region, he’s wholeheartedly embraced life here since making the move in January 2025. “When I landed in Port Macquarie, I quickly found work on the Port AdVenture and realised how much I loved being out on the water,” he said. Troy is now volunteering with […]

Concelebrating clergy (l-r) Rev. Paul Gooley and Rev. Shane Hyland, St Agnes’ Catholic Church; Rev. Yoshiya Sakamoto and Rev. Leanne Smith, St Thomas’ Anglican Church; Rev. Lofa Anga’aelangi, Uniting Church; Right Rev. Professor Stephen Pickard, Retired Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Rev. Jon Cornish, St Columba Anglican School; and Pastor Dr […]

A RADIO host with Cruze FM and a local councillor, Nik Lipovac’s passion for the Port Macquarie region is clear for all to see. Nik is also an advocate for many community organisations across the Mid North Coast. Port Macquarie Goss this week features a man who loves his job and his community. From Sydney’s […]