March 5, 2026
Girl Guides celebrate friendship in Laurieton Camden Haven Girl Guides enjoying morning tea.
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Girl Guides celebrate friendship in Laurieton

HAVING been involved in Girl Guides for more than 25 years, Sally Woodhouse is testament to the movement’s power to build lifelong connections. “I have been a leader for fifteen years, and took part all through university,” said Sally, who is the dedicated leader of the Camden Haven Girl Guides chapter. “It’s something that my […]

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Rotary Club of Laurieton celebrates 60 years of service Rotary Club of Laurieton members at their 60th Anniversary Dinner
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Rotary Club of Laurieton celebrates 60 years of service

Rotary Club of Laurieton members at their 60th Anniversary Dinner Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce President Luke Hadfield, Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Danielle Maltman and Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold. SIXTY years ago a group of businesspeople gathered at the Laurieton Hotel and agreed to form the Rotary Club of Laurieton. To celebrate the six […]

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Polished perfection: hot rods Show and Shine a hit A 1936 fire engine on display in Port Macquarie.
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Polished perfection: hot rods Show and Shine a hit

A 1936 fire engine on display in Port Macquarie. Some of the hot roads on show at Town Square. Winner of the best Hard Luck Story was Mike Barnes, pictured with his 1940 Ford Deluxe. Police were on hand to show visitors this GTF patrol car. THE 2026 Show and Shine Hot Rod exhibition at […]

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Dragon boaters take up call to provide accessible water sport
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Dragon boaters take up call to provide accessible water sport

Flamin’ dragons and passengers. Exercise physiologist Natalie West with physiotherapists Glen Clarke and Mark MacGibbon. BEC Dalzell is not your average physiotherapist. She has big goals that include seeing her patients make the most of where they live. In 2022, Bec approached businesses and organisations to seek expressions of interest in partnering to provide accessible […]

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Cancer Trust seeking support for gala event Wauchope Palliative Care Nursing Unit Manager Mary Trotter with a hydraulic assist layback commode shower chair purchased with a grant from Hastings Cancer Trust.
Community, Health

Cancer Trust seeking support for gala event

THE Port Macquarie-Hastings community is being urged to support the work of the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT) in 2026. Cancer Council Australia estimates that in 2024 169,500 people were diagnosed with cancer, 52,700 died of cancer and that one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, making it a […]

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Friendly Visitor program seeks volunteers across Mid North Coast Friendly Visitor volunteers for older residents. Photo: Andrea Piacquadio.
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Friendly Visitor program seeks volunteers across Mid North Coast

ACROSS Laurieton, North Haven and Port Macquarie, In Great Company Volunteering is calling on community members to step forward and become Friendly Visitor volunteers for older residents.  The program matches volunteers with seniors who have limited social contact, providing regular visits that offer companionship, conversation and a meaningful connection to the community. Organisers say the […]

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Port Macquarie Hastings Council: Proud to deliver inclusive community events Sati Shakti Belly Dance Tribe
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Port Macquarie Hastings Council: Proud to deliver inclusive community events

  Jikyha Dungay-Vitnell playing the didgeridoo   Sati Shakti Belly Dance Tribe   JANUARY was a month for celebrating in the Port Macquarie Hastings region with Council facilitating a variety of events after successfully being awarded a grant by the National Australia Day Council.  This included the Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards and […]

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2WAY FM website upgraded with grant funds from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia The station’s website is now live. Photo: Bill Harrow.
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2WAY FM website upgraded with grant funds from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

THE 2WAY FM website has recently been upgraded with the assistance of a grant from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. Listeners can now live stream 2WAY FM programs via their computer or smart phone. 2WAY FM committee member Andrew Clements said, “I enjoy using new technology and methods to connect with people in a […]

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Mid North Coast’s primary health care nurses recognised Members of the MNCLHD flying squad RN Emily Skeen, EN Beth Hannan, RN Keiralee Robson, Clinical Nurse Educator Royce Vitug and Nurse Unit Manager Cassie Deans.
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Mid North Coast’s primary health care nurses recognised

WEDNESDAY marked Primary Health Care Nurses Day with the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) recognising the expertise of those who play a vital role in keeping the community well and connected to care. Primary health care nurses support people outside hospitals across a wide range of settings, including community health, aged care, schools […]

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