FED up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to “keep complaining”. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed an increase in complaints in NSW, with almost a quarter coming from regional areas. A total of 4,285 complaints were made by people in NSW, up […]
Mikaela Carroll and her partner Ryan have left Brisbane behind and relocated to Tasmania. Photo: Mikaela Carroll.
Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life
GEN Z is leading a new wave of city dwellers eyeing a move to the regions, with almost half considering swapping skyscrapers for the great outdoors. Australians aged 18 to 29 have overtaken millennials (aged 30 to 45) as the cohort most eager to leave the city for the regions, with 49 percent considering the […]
Dog-themed fundraiser to support RSPCA group
PORT Macquarie dog enthusiasts and their pooches will descend on Cassegrain Wines later this month for a fundraiser supporting the RSPCA NSW Port Macquarie Supporter Group. The pup-themed fundraiser will help fund the group’s desexing and emergency care programs, assisting low-income pet owners to care for their pets. RSPCA NSW Port Macquarie Supporter Group president […]
Elders, Traditional Owners, NSW Health staff and the project team undertake a walk on Country led by Aunty Rhonda Radley.
Site plans released for Port Macquarie hospital upgrade
An aerial view of the proposed redevelopment and upgrade. Elders, Traditional Owners, NSW Health staff and the project team undertake a walk on Country led by Aunty Rhonda Radley. A NEW multi‑storey inpatient unit will be the centrepiece of the Port Macquarie Base Hospital upgrade, with site plans now available. The NSW Government is investing […]
Hastings Macleay Clinical Network’s new junior doctors Dr Andrew Wu, Dr Anthony Barrett, Dr Matthew Brunet, Dr Naeel Radwi, Dr Leandra McIntosh and Dr Kate Stacey are welcomed by MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong (second from left) and Director of Prevocational Education and Training Dr Leigh Cummins (right). Photo: MNCLHD.
Medical interns arrive on the Mid North Coast
Hastings Macleay Clinical Network’s new junior doctors Dr Andrew Wu, Dr Anthony Barrett, Dr Matthew Brunet, Dr Naeel Radwi, Dr Leandra McIntosh and Dr Kate Stacey are welcomed by MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong (second from left) and Director of Prevocational Education and Training Dr Leigh Cummins (right). Photo: MNCLHD. MNCLHD has welcomed more than […]
Buyers are once again looking to escape to the regions in search of a better value and quality of life. Photo: PMHC.
Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities
WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]
Hastings Co-op has eyes on the future
Robert Dwyer MP, Hastings Co-op Chair Louise Eyres and Interim CEO Matthew Lumsden. Local artisans Kev Conroy and Danny Mitchell. Member for Lyne Alison Penfold with Interim CEO Matthew Lumsden. Oxley MP Michael Kemp with Interim CEO Matthew Lumsden. Tina Jakobsson of The Red Door on Cameron. Mathew Lumsden pictured with builders of a new […]
90-year-old Kindee Bridge gets a much needed restoration
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council will strengthen the ageing Kindee Bridge, restoring it to a 10-tonne load limit and extending its operational life by an estimated 10 to 20 years. Community members received the update at a recent meeting attended by Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold, Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council […]
Arts Mid North Coast back NSW Government’s plan for regional creativity
ARTS Mid North Coast (AMNC) has welcomed the NSW Government’s launch of “Heartland: A Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries 2026–2035”, backed by a $5.2 million investment aimed at strengthening arts, culture and creative industries across regional NSW. AMNC is the Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) and peak body for arts and […]
Council notes actions on 18-storey Port Macquarie proposal
A MAYORAL Minute noting actions taken by Port Macquarie Hastings Council regarding a proposed 18-storey development was carried unanimously by Councillors at last Thursday’s Ordinary Council Meeting. The mixed-use proposal at 29 Park Street comprises 210 dwellings including 35 affordable dwellings, and an entertainment and commercial precinct. The project has been declared a State Significant […]
