October 20, 2025
Australia’s first intergenerational virtual reality program launches at Garden Village Garden Village resident Phyllis Goodwin with Intergen Connect founder Casey Baldwin and Heritage Christian School students Jasmine and Kennedy. Photo: supplied by Garden Village.
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Australia’s first intergenerational virtual reality program launches at Garden Village

Garden Village resident Phyllis Goodwin with Intergen Connect founder Casey Baldwin and Heritage Christian School students Jasmine and Kennedy. Photo: supplied by Garden Village. Garden Village residents Stan and Margaret experience VR. Photo: supplied by Garden Village. Adam Spencer at the Future of Technology Summit, Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied by Garden Village. PORT MACQUARIE is […]

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Average speed camera trial begins between Kew and Lake Innes
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Average speed camera trial begins between Kew and Lake Innes

AVERAGE speed cameras have been turned on between Kew and Lake Innes, operating in warning mode for light vehicle speeding offences. In a NSW Government trial which started on 1 May, average speeds are now being measured over a 15km stretch of the Pacific Highway. The Kew to Lake Innes stretch is one of two […]

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Thousands show support as young and old join Anzac Day march in Port Macquarie Cadets representing the Australian Air Force, Navy and Army march with pride. Photos: Sis Higgins.
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Thousands show support as young and old join Anzac Day march in Port Macquarie

THOUSANDS gathered in Port Macquarie CBD on Thursday 25 April, to commemorate Anzac Day. Representatives of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) were joined by those who may one day serve, as they marched with pride through the CBD to the Town Square. Veterans, their families, current servicemen and women, and young cadets from the Air […]

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NSW Gov moves to crackdown on illegal tree clearing
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NSW Gov moves to crackdown on illegal tree clearing

THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]

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Dangerous beach conditions close Bennetts Beach Paris, Peta and Andrew were kept very busy restocking supplies and checking on weather patterns.
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Dangerous beach conditions close Bennetts Beach

  DANGEROUS surf conditions in the wake of gale-force winds and rain closed Bennetts Beach last weekend. ‘Beach Closed’ signs in the middle of the school holidays are never a happy sight, but the visible churning of the waters, and waves averaging two metres in height, were more than enough to bring out the signs […]

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