A rose is placed to honour the women tragically lost to violence. Photo: supplied by Liberty. Stories were shared to honour and remember victims. Photo: supplied by Liberty. Rose tributes on National Domestic and Family Violence Remembrance Day. Photo: supplied by Liberty. A ROSE to honour each of the 73 women who tragically lost their […]
Dr Kristy Kostalas
HAVING practiced medicine for more than 15 years, Dr Kristy Kostalas maintains a burning passion for giving back and building community. A working general practitioner (GP), Kristy is also the founding doctor of Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic. Kristy told News Of The Area it wasn’t until she moved to Port Macquarie that she discovered the […]
2024 Men’s Open Winner Kelly Mills. Photo: supplied.
AS heavy rain continues to wreak havoc up and down the coast, the surf community is calling upon Huey to deliver the goods for this weekend’s 45th Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic. At 6pm on Friday, surfers, families and friends will firstly gather at the Bird Rock memorial at Town Beach Headland to honour the […]
Club secretary Sue Scale outside the Munster Street hall. Photo: Bill Harrow.
MEMBERS of the Port Macquarie Seniors Club will be putting the kettle on for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 24 May. Hosted by The Coastal Crafters, the event is to support the national Cancer Council in its quest to raise funds for those impacted by cancer. Starting at 10am at The Senior Citizens Hall at […]
The board donated to this weekend’s Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic. Photo: supplied
THE Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic is on again this weekend, Saturday 17 May, to remember all past surfers. The competition is to be held at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills. Among the prizes will be a board shaped by Scott Wylie and glassed by Tony from Spade Surfboards. There will be two competitions running side […]
Council has announced 22 recipients of its Major Events and Community Grants program. Photo: PMHC FB.
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has allocated almost $75,000 to local organisations through its Major Events and Community Grants programs. “These grants reflect our commitment to supporting the people and organisations who enrich our communities, promote cultural expression, and contribute to our growing local economy,” Mayor Adam Roberts said. “By supporting both grassroots initiatives and large-scale events, […]
Margaret Bateman and member Evelyn promoting Zonta’s mission in the Town Square. Photo: supplied.
Margaret Bateman and member Evelyn promoting Zonta’s mission in the Town Square. Photo: supplied. Elaine Schofield (R) presents a 30-year service award to Joy Whiting. Photo: supplied. The preparation and global distribution of Birthing Kits is a Zonta initiative. Photo: supplied. THE Zonta Club of Port Macquarie is inviting like-minded community members and organisations to […]
Librarian Leanne Wright introduces Gina Chick. Photo: Gerry Walsh.
THERE was a buzz in Port Macquarie last Friday, and it wasn’t just from the Ironman crowd. Gina Chick was also in town. Warming up with book signings at Collins Booksellers earlier in the day, Chick was the guest of Port Macquarie-Hastings Library that evening. Barefoot, wearing loose clothing, and waving a fan near the […]
Phillips Lane comes alive with street art. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Damon Moroney (iknograffix) with his koala-inspired work in Phillips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain. Patrick Hunter’s (InkHunter) whale in Phillips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain. Brad Collins’ pelican. Photo: Pauline Cain. INDO the artist’s ‘Port Mac’ work. Photo: Pauline Cain. Phillips Lane comes alive with street art. Photo: Pauline Cain. PROFESSIONAL street artists are breathing new life […]
Supporter George Miedecke with Community Development Manager Tim Walker and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer.
THE transition of Hastings Co-op’s IGA supermarkets to Ritchies is now complete, with the changeover to be celebrated through a family fun day and the continuation of community grants. The supermarket sale means there will now be Ritchies IGA stores at Sovereign Place, Wauchope, Timbertown and in Gordon Street Port Macquarie. They will continue to […]
