April 22, 2026
Port Macquarie CWA spirit undaunted by break-in CWA members setting up for the Christmas Fair, Jan Coffey, Jennifer Martin, Lyn Armstrong, President Jill Adams and Fern MacLachlan. Photo: Pauline Cain.
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Port Macquarie CWA spirit undaunted by break-in

CWA members setting up for the Christmas Fair, Jan Coffey, Jennifer Martin, Lyn Armstrong, President Jill Adams and Fern MacLachlan. Photo: Pauline Cain. Keeping up the Christmas spirit, Wendy Evans, Helen Hewens, President Jill Adams, Tiffany Brooks and Janis Miles. Photo: Pauline Cain. THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) rooms on Town Green were broken into […]

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Disappointment over Settlement Point accessibility upgrades
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Disappointment over Settlement Point accessibility upgrades

WHEN Port Macquarie resident Tannia Smith discovered there had been accessibility upgrades at Settlement Point Reserve, she was keen to try out the ramp into the water and refurbished seating area. As a full-time wheelchair user and member of the Enable Reference Group, Tannia was hopeful that the improvements would be inclusive of the entire […]

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Work begins on the restoration of the Manor House on Hamilton Green The Manor House at Hamilton Green on Hastings River Drive.
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Work begins on the restoration of the Manor House on Hamilton Green

The Manor House at Hamilton Green on Hastings River Drive. The late Maureen Cooke, pictured around Christmas 2024. Photo: supplied. THE new committee of the Port Macquarie Art Society (PMAS) is working with Council and its heritage advisors to develop and implement plans to restore the historic Hamilton Green. Port Macquarie-born Maureen Cooke, who died […]

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PCYC hosts first Nurtured Village Hampers packing day Volunteers from Nurtured Village Hampers at the packing day in Port Macquarie’s PCYC.
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PCYC hosts first Nurtured Village Hampers packing day

THE Nurtured Village Hampers charitable organisation was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing back the concept of a supporting village. Their mission statement is, “forging connectedness in early parenthood to create nationwide change for maternal mental health.” The local chapter covers Port Macquarie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Laurieton, Dunbogan and Wauchope. In the […]

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Gardening guru Mal McKinlay celebrates 40 years
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Gardening guru Mal McKinlay celebrates 40 years

MAL McKinlay is the Mid North Coast’s highly regarded gardening guru who enjoys nothing more than sharing his knowledge and love of all things horticultural. 2025 marks 40 years of his continuous employment in the field, and his devotion to providing his skills to numerous local community groups and organisations. Garden Clubs of Australia (GCA) […]

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Committee to investigate service delivery in regional NSW
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Committee to investigate service delivery in regional NSW

A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]

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Sea Scouts launch popular Christmas Tree fundraiser
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Sea Scouts launch popular Christmas Tree fundraiser

WITH the festive season fast approaching, the 1st Port Macquarie Sea Scouts have launched their popular Christmas Tree fundraiser. The group fundraises throughout the year to cover ongoing running costs and the upkeep of the Scout Hall, but this year’s Christmas tree fundraiser has the additional goal of renovating the hall kitchen. As well as […]

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