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Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling

COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watered-down legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary […]

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Opposition to Oxley Beach Ocean Pool gathers momentum

SINCE the 1970s a dedicated group of locals have been lobbying for an ocean pool at Port Macquarie, with an official Ocean Pool Committee forming in 2016. Recently a major hurdle was cleared after the pool reached strategic merit approval to advance through the NSW statutory planning. However, there is a growing and vocal group […]

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Port Macquarie community groups invited to apply for NSW grants to prevent gender-based violence

COMMUNITY organisations across the Port Macquarie electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver projects that help prevent gender-based violence, with grants of up to $5,000 now available through the NSW Government’s 2026 16 Days of Activism Grant Program. The program offers a share of $100,000 for grassroots initiatives that will be delivered […]

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Bailey’s Law campaign gains momentum

Caroline Micallef with her late son Bailey Jones. Photo: Supplied by Caroline Micallef. Bailey’s rock at the Port Macquarie breakwall. Photo: Supplied by Caroline Micallef. IN December of 2022, 18-year-old Bailey Jones had his whole life ahead of him. He had goals of becoming a welder, and was on the cusp of falling in love […]

Government, Health

Eight-year-old campaigns for severe eczema treatment at Parliament House

PORT Macquarie’s Bowie Pedro has taken her campaign for better access to severe eczema treatment to Parliament House, with the support of Federal Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Bowie, who lives with severe atopic dermatitis, commonly known as severe eczema, met Mr Conaghan during a visit to Canberra. The young advocate experienced years of daily […]

Government, Regional

Council expresses disappointment with the 2026–27 NSW Budget

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council remains focused on delivering more than $200 million in infrastructure projects after adopting its operational plan, despite missing out on funding for several key priorities in the 2026–27 NSW Budget. General manager Robert Fish said council’s recently adopted budget included one of the largest capital works programs ever undertaken by the organisation. […]

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Iconic Tacking Point Lighthouse and headland restoration complete

Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Adam Roberts and President of the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise David Lane celebrate the installation of the commemorative plaque. Photo: Facebook. The plaque, commemorating the 15 year partnership. Photo: Facebook. THE Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise initiated a project in 2010 to restore and upgrade the iconic […]

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Fire and Rescue NSW launches Winter Fire Safety campaign with free home visits and Bunnings outreach

WINTER fire safety advice will be served alongside sausage sandwiches at Bunnings stores across New South Wales this month as firefighters launch a campaign aimed at reducing house fires and saving lives. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews will visit Bunnings stores throughout June to promote free home fire safety visits and encourage residents to […]

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MP urges faster action on safety upgrades

SAFETY concerns at the Oxley Highway and King Creek Road intersection have again been thrust into the spotlight, with Oxley MP Michael Kemp calling for urgent action to prevent further tragedies. Speaking in Parliament, Mr Kemp highlighted growing traffic pressures across the Hastings Valley, particularly around Wauchope, where population growth is placing increasing strain on […]

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Port Macquarie MP calls for pensioner relief

MEMBER for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has called for the Minns Government to urgently review and increase financial support for pensioners struggling with rising living costs. He is concerned that the pensioner rates rebate has not been updated since its introduction in 1993, despite decades of rising household expenses. Currently, eligible pensioners can receive up […]