POTENTIAL changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax in the federal budget would not be breaking the trust of voters, the treasurer says. As Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down his fifth budget, the government faces accusations it is coming after “mum and dad” investors as family trusts join capital gains tax discounts and […]

PORT Macquarie has claimed the top spot in NSW for overall property sales, driven by buyers seeking lifestyle, space and value. The latest Property Market Update from InfoTrack analysed sales volumes from 1 January to 31 March 2026, identifying a continued shift towards regional markets. Median property prices across the state rose 7.94 percent over […]

  Museum curator Debbie Sommers, author Tony Dawson and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer at the launch. Photo: supplied.   Author Tony Dawson with Robert Dwyer MP. Photo: supplied.   THE Port Macquarie Historical Society has launched a new publication investigating the unique history of Clarence Street. Researched and written by Society member Tony Dawson, […]

BRAVEHEARTS Mid North Coast is holding a High Tea Fashion Soiree on Saturday 9 May at the Port Macquarie Racecourse to support its work in preventing and treating child sexual abuse. The nationwide charity runs programs for three to eight-year-olds. Through “Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure”, local children are shown what to do if they feel […]

MORE than 100 people brought their cats and dogs along to the Healthy Pet Day in Port Macquarie on 23 April. Hosted by the Port Macquarie RSPCA Supporter Group and held at the St Agnes Community Centre, Healthy Pet Day is for owners facing financial challenges. Their pets receive free vaccinations, vet health checks, engraved […]

COCOS Palms will be gradually removed from selected streets, parks and reserves in coming months, as part of a long-term council program to protect native wildlife and ecosystems. Classified as an environmental weed, Cocos Palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) are known to negatively impact flying-foxes – a species that plays a critical role in pollinating and dispersing […]

The new Cowarra Water Treatment Plant is designed to treat 42 million litres (ML) of water per day. Photo: PMHC. The new Cowarra Water Treatment Plant is designed to treat 42 million litres (ML) of water per day. Photo: PMHC. THE State Government’s commitment of $7m to the Cowarra Water Treatment Plant has been described […]

THOUSANDS of campers have headed to the Hastings hinterland this Autumn, drawn by the promise of stunning bushwalks, clear and crisp waterholes, misty mornings, fireside chats – and a little peace and quiet. Normally, Swans Crossing ticks every box on that checklist. Situated 20 minutes west of Kew, the former dairy and beef farm was […]

EVERY fisherman dreams of catching the big one – the fish that turns an ordinary day on the water into a season-long bragging right. But what if I told you there’s a way to plan your fishing trips like a pro, know when the bite will be at its best, and head home feeling like […]

NOEL Hiffernan OAM, a full-time wheelchair user and longtime disability advocate, is the new Peer Leader of the Mid North Coast Advocacy Community Network. The network takes in Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA), which has grown to be the peak body for more than 20,000 people in Australia living with life-changing spinal cord injuries. Services […]