THE Department of the House of Representatives has announced that entries are now open for the 2026 Yarning Competition. ‘Yarning’ is an Australia-wide storytelling competition that invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across Australia to share their perspectives and stories with the Australian Parliament. “The Yarning Competition is a wonderful new […]
MP Robert Dwyer and Phil Cassegrain with some of the EV charging stations at Cassegrain Wines. Photo: supplied.
THE PUSH for clean transport means grants are available for Hastings businesses wanting to install electric vehicle fast-charging stations. Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer is encouraging local businesses to apply for funding, now available under Round 4 of the NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy. The program has been updated to better reflect its long-term […]
Kristal Kinsela at Everest Base Camp in 2024. Photos: supplied.
Kristal Kinsela at Everest Base Camp in 2024. Photos: supplied. Kristal Kinsela at Everest Base Camp in 2024. Photos: supplied. PROUD Jawoyn and Wiradjuri woman and Port Macquarie local, Kristal Kinsela, is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise critical support for First Nations people affected by breast cancer – less than […]
DR AUNTY Rhonda Radley has been named a finalist for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year. The awards celebrate trailblazers, changemakers and role models from across NSW, with winners to be announced on Thursday 5 March. Dr Aunty Rhonda’s life and work reflects a deep and enduring connection to Country, culture and community across the […]
Early site works on the new preschool at Tacking Point Public last week. Photo: Matt Taylor.
A koala on a fence at the Tacking Point preschool construction site earlier this week. Picture: Jason Holten. Early site works on the new preschool at Tacking Point Public last week. Photo: Matt Taylor. PARENTS and grandparents waiting at pick-up on the first day of the 2026 school year say opposition to the proposed Tacking […]
Local Landcare Volunteers.
Local Landcare Volunteers. Landcare Volunteers on one of their planting days. HASTINGS Landcare has been formally recognised in the NSW Parliament for its outstanding contribution to environmental protection, community education and volunteer engagement across the Hastings region. Local MP Robert Dwyer acknowledged the organisation during a parliamentary address, praising Hastings Landcare volunteers as a driving […]
PORT Macquarie Coasters Hotrod Club will host its biggest event of the year on Saturday 7 February, bringing classic cars, community spirit and family fun to the heart of town. The day will begin with a lunchtime showing at Kew Hotel from 11.30am, giving locals and visitors an early chance to admire some of the […]
Field Managers needed for Census 2026. Photo: Manuel Guillén Vega/Pexels.com
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities on the Mid North Coast. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers […]
The landslip near Gordonville Crossing is still moving.
The landslip near Gordonville Crossing is still moving. Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan and GM Mark Griffioen inspected the site with Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison, Oxley MP Michael Kemp and engineers and work crews. BELLINGEN Shire Council is continuing to work with Transport for NSW and the State Government as the landslip on Waterfall Way […]
Nik Lipovac is hosting a new drive show on Cruze FM 93.5. Photo: Matt Taylor.
NIK Lipovac is back behind the microphone at a time when the future of local broadcasting is under sharper scrutiny than ever. Lipovac kicked off his drive show, airing weekdays between 3–6pm, last week on Cruze FM 93.5, formerly Radio 531 in Port Macquarie. For Lipovac, who is also the Deputy Mayor of Port Macquarie […]
