Engaged attendees at the launch event.
Engaged attendees at the launch event. Dyslexia resources are now clearly marked in community libraries. A NEW dyslexia-friendly book collection was officially launched at Port Macquarie Library on Saturday 26 July, attracting more than 40 attendees and heartfelt community engagement. The launch event featured a presentation and Q&A session designed to support individuals and families […]
Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU.
Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU. Open Day at the Port Macquarie CSU campus is Sunday, 3 August. SCHOOL leavers, career changers and lifelong learners may find their next career opportunity this Sunday, 3 August, when Charles Sturt University (CSU) invites the community […]
Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain.
Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain. Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain. Art #193 Seashell. Photos: Roving-Eye.com Photography. Art #191 A big sun for a sunny day. Art #190 a whale in season. “ART in an […]
CEO of St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Tony Leahy, with Parish Priest Fr Paul Gooley, launch the DV Safe Phone donation program in Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
ST AGNES’ Catholic Parish in Port Macquarie has launched a life-saving mobile phone donation program to support people experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). Partnering with national charity DV Safe Phone, the Parish is now the only official agency distribution partner between Taree and Kempsey, and is helping to fill a critical gap in local […]
The footpath near Blueberry Lane. Photo: supplied. Dead leaves cover the pathway and gutter along Hastings River Drive. Photo: supplied. FROM Blueberry Lane to Park Street, a local resident has called on Mayor Adam Roberts to take a good look at the current state of Port Macquarie’s roadside nature strips and roundabouts. Aged in their […]
Generations come together to celebrate. Photo: supplied.
Generations come together to celebrate. Photo: supplied. Tambourines and drums were out, ready to make music. Photo: supplied. MUSIC rang down the hallways as the Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance celebrated the first anniversary of its weekly musical program “Memories in Melodies”. The group supports people living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other similar […]
John Oxley, Immediate Past President Rotary E-Club of District 9650; Benjamin Monaghan, Ambulance Service; Senior Constable David Ulherr, Port Macquarie Police; Mitchel Atherton, Australian Lifeguard Service; Michael Brumby, State Emergency Service; Nicole Crowe, Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club; Rob Britten, Port Macquarie Marine Rescue; Brendan Seed, President Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West. Photo: supplied.
ROTARY Club of Port Macquarie West and the Rotary E-Club of District 9650 joined forces on 15 July to host an evening honouring seven representatives from the region’s emergency services. All emergency services were invited to nominate a local member who had “gone above and beyond”, recognising their dedication and commitment to serving the Port […]
St Agnes’ Village resident Barbara Swan with friend Marjorie Bird. Photo: Pauline Cain
St Agnes’ Village resident Barbara Swan with friend Marjorie Bird. Photo: Pauline Cain Lourdes Village resident Neville Ross with his colourful collection of wooden trucks and cars. Photo: Pauline Cain. Emmaus Village artworks. Photo: Pauline Cain. Beautiful quilts by Rosaleen Johnson. Photo: Pauline Cain. Henry Field, artist in residence at Emmaus Village, was drawing live […]
RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]
Port Macquarie Lions Club Membership Committee: Dennis Dyer, John Fulton, Lynn Goodall and Ian Turner.
“LIKE” a family” is how members of the Port Macquarie Lions Club describe their connection. The club has a busy round of commitments coming up and is always open to new members. President John Fulton said, “membership relies on a varied and interesting program. ”We are a service club – but we are also social.” […]
