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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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Mrs York’s Garden in Port Macquarie is a place of solace for locals and visitors right in the centre of town

Friends of Mrs York’s Garden near the newly installed mosaic poles with Karen Hall and Di Davison. Photo: Pauline Cain. Glad Gleeson, in her 90s, with Anne Kimber, has been with the group since 2014. Photo: Pauline Cain. MRS York’s Garden has been recreated over the past 10 years by a team dedicated to keeping […]

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9-year-old Matilda Ramma cuts her long, thick hair and donates it to Wigs4Kids

Matilda Ramm with her long, luscious locks. Photo: supplied. Matilda in the chair after cutting her hair. Photo: supplied. MATILDA Ramm is just like many other 9-year-old girls. She loves to dance, do gymnastics and enjoys playing with her new puppy Penny. When she’s not being creative or enjoying being active, Matilda is going out […]

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Cycling group backs Googik Heritage Track extension for safer local rides

BETTER By Bicycle Port Macquarie is a Bicycle User Group that promotes social riding and advocates for more cycle-friendly facilities in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area. An incorporated association since March 2025, the group has 70 members, with an average age range of 40 to 70 years, who ride together every Tuesday and once a month […]

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Margaret Townsend’s Memories of Port Macquarie’s Guest House in the 1940s

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 […]

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Port Macquarie duo ‘The 2 Mums’ nominated for 2026 Spirit of Community Awards

CHRONIC and terminal illnesses come at very high emotional, physical, and financial cost to individuals and their loved ones, but locals Sherill Weidenbohm and Julie Bowes are doing their best to alleviate that burden on the Mid North Coast. Known as “The 2 Mums”, they have spent the past seven years as a constant and […]

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Autism Swim’s Dippers return to Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie

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 […]

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Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia

THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels turn out in force for monthly meet and greet in Port Macquarie

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 […]

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Wauchope Bowling Club continues annual donation to support stroke patients

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 […]