Stephanie Dun, Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus. Molly Bridle, MacKillop College. Will Corrigan, St Columba Anglican School. Dominic Matheso, St Joseph’s Regional College. Photos: supplied. FOUR local HSC music graduates have been selected to perform their examination pieces at the annual Bravissimo showcase at The Glasshouse on Tuesday, 17 February. The not-for-profit event celebrating […]
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 station’s website is now live. Photo: Bill Harrow.
THE 2WAY FM website has recently been upgraded with the assistance of a grant from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. Listeners can now live stream 2WAY FM programs via their computer or smart phone. 2WAY FM committee member Andrew Clements said, “I enjoy using new technology and methods to connect with people in a […]
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 […]
Wauchope Public School welcomes three sets of twins Charlie and Emilia P, Zoe and Thomas A, Hale and Wolfe W-O-H.
Wauchope Public School welcomes three sets of twins Charlie and Emilia P, Zoe and Thomas A, Hale and Wolfe W-O-H. Charlie and Emilia P. Zoe and Thomas A. Hale and Wolfe W-O-H. Photos: supplied. SCHOOL began this week for kindergarten students at local schools, and at Wauchope Public School the milestone was shared by three […]
Members of the MNCLHD flying squad RN Emily Skeen, EN Beth Hannan, RN Keiralee Robson, Clinical Nurse Educator Royce Vitug and Nurse Unit Manager Cassie Deans.
WEDNESDAY marked Primary Health Care Nurses Day with the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) recognising the expertise of those who play a vital role in keeping the community well and connected to care. Primary health care nurses support people outside hospitals across a wide range of settings, including community health, aged care, schools […]
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 […]
Medical student Aimee Long is one of the 7,900 students who have benefitted from the program since 2024. Photo: NSW Health.
UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]
The vacant site of the 18-storey Park St development proposal. Photo: Matt Taylor.
DEPUTY Mayor Nik Lipovac says local democracy has been undermined by the State Government’s decision to seize control of the proposed 18-storey Park Street development, leaving Port Macquarie Hastings Council on the sideline. Cr Lipovac described the intervention as “really disappointing” and emblematic of a growing power imbalance between councils and Macquarie Street. The high-rise […]
High school students aged 12 to 17 hanging out. Photo: Anna Shvets
DELIVERED by headspace Port Macquarie, The Hangout is a queer social group for high school students aged 12 to 17, along with their friends and allies. The Hangout meets on the first Tuesday of every month, providing a safe and welcoming space where young people can connect, feel accepted and be themselves. The Hangout Co-facilitator […]
