Local author Drew Lindsay is inspired by his work as a police officer and private investigator.
OVER A writing career spanning 15 years, Drew Lindsay has published 46 novels. Drew tinkered with writing short stories and essays prior to embarking on serious novel writing. “My inspiration is an active imagination and wishing to share stories with others.” he told News Of The Area. “I always say, this is the last one […]
WITHOUT a single prior fight under his belt, 16-year-old Harley Rayment made a statement in the boxing world last week at the 2025 Boxing Queensland Open International Golden Gloves tournament in Brisbane. Facing just one opponent due to a late withdrawal, Harley entered a professional boxing ring for the very first time, immediately competing for […]
THE NSW Coalition will introduce its proposed Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Stopping Illicit Tobacco) Bill 2025 when Parliament resumes next month. Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer said the legislation could see people who sell illegal tobacco and vapes be jailed for up to seven years. “The increased activity involving the illegal sale of tobacco […]
HOW much energy does the Sun produce in one hour? Let’s just say it’s enough to make your brain hurt. In just one hour, our Sun releases more energy than all of humanity uses in an entire year. Seriously. Every house lit up, every car driven, every phone charged, every plane flown – all could […]
LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has sponsored a petition to the NSW Legislative Council demanding the reinstatement of three-month and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes. The six-month Discovery Pass, previously available for $420, offered unlimited travel across NSW TrainLink’s regional train and coach network. The longer term passes have recently been paused by the state […]
DO not be alarmed if you encounter a large koala with a blue head trudging along the road to Sydney – it is simply “KoaLaMan looking for a home”. The 550km, 30-day walk from the “Happy Frog” in Coffs Harbour to Parliament House in Sydney, is the latest in Peter Elzer’s efforts to halt logging […]
Designed by Gensler in partnership with the Forestry Corporation of NSW, Guulabaa in Cowarra State Forest is the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and rehabilitation centre.
GUULABAA – Place of Koala has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2025 Awards, recognised in the Completed Buildings: Civic and Community category. Held annually, the WAF is one of the world’s most respected design events, celebrating the best in built and future architecture across a broad range of categories. This year’s shortlist […]
THE Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]
‘Bookie’ Jo Borger. Photo: Bill Harrow.
LOCAL “bookie” Jo Borger has been fielding at the local horses for the past two years. Bookmaking is in her blood. Her Mum Kerrie was a bookie for 30 years and was the first female to be registered with the NSW Bookmakers’ Co-op. Jo remembers going to the races from the age of five. When […]
Amiree Roberts, Grace Monaghan and Greater Bank Port Macquarie Branch Manager Samantha Raymond.
PCYC Port Macquarie has secured the top prize in Greater Bank’s Indigenous Round of the Mid North Coast Community Funding Program. It unlocks vital support to send over 50 young people on an unforgettable adventure to this year’s Nations of Origin tournament in Sydney. Taking place over four action-packed days during the July school holidays, […]
