Club secretary Sue Scale outside the Munster Street hall. Photo: Bill Harrow.
MEMBERS of the Port Macquarie Seniors Club will be putting the kettle on for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 24 May. Hosted by The Coastal Crafters, the event is to support the national Cancer Council in its quest to raise funds for those impacted by cancer. Starting at 10am at The Senior Citizens Hall at […]
Some of the volunteers who helped make this year’s Classic such a success: Carmen, Amy, Indigo, Wayne, Helen, Elsie, Lucy, Taya, Deane, Rikin, Henry, Logan, Jiayi, Kylie, Uyen and Leigh.
ORGANISERS of this year’s Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie say they were “blown away” by the number of participants in Sunday’s charity walk and run event. The fundraising leaderboard is still being tallied, with donations accepted until 30 June. The extent of participants’ efforts in raising money for breast and ovarian cancer research could […]
The board donated to this weekend’s Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic. Photo: supplied
THE Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic is on again this weekend, Saturday 17 May, to remember all past surfers. The competition is to be held at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills. Among the prizes will be a board shaped by Scott Wylie and glassed by Tony from Spade Surfboards. There will be two competitions running side […]
Council has announced 22 recipients of its Major Events and Community Grants program. Photo: PMHC FB.
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has allocated almost $75,000 to local organisations through its Major Events and Community Grants programs. “These grants reflect our commitment to supporting the people and organisations who enrich our communities, promote cultural expression, and contribute to our growing local economy,” Mayor Adam Roberts said. “By supporting both grassroots initiatives and large-scale events, […]
Margaret Bateman and member Evelyn promoting Zonta’s mission in the Town Square. Photo: supplied.
Margaret Bateman and member Evelyn promoting Zonta’s mission in the Town Square. Photo: supplied. Elaine Schofield (R) presents a 30-year service award to Joy Whiting. Photo: supplied. The preparation and global distribution of Birthing Kits is a Zonta initiative. Photo: supplied. THE Zonta Club of Port Macquarie is inviting like-minded community members and organisations to […]
Librarian Leanne Wright introduces Gina Chick. Photo: Gerry Walsh.
THERE was a buzz in Port Macquarie last Friday, and it wasn’t just from the Ironman crowd. Gina Chick was also in town. Warming up with book signings at Collins Booksellers earlier in the day, Chick was the guest of Port Macquarie-Hastings Library that evening. Barefoot, wearing loose clothing, and waving a fan near the […]
A humpback whale breaching off the east coast. Photo: Jonas Liebschner, NPWS.
A humpback whale breaching off the east coast. Photo: Jonas Liebschner, NPWS. A playful humpback close to the shoreline. Photo: Jonas Liebschner, NPWS. HUMPBACK whales have been sighted off the coast of Port Macquarie, signalling the start of their annual migration. Each year, approximately 40,000 humpback whales leave their Antarctic feeding grounds and travel north […]
Stacey and Kirsty Napper of Snappy Productions. Photo: Tegan Jade Photography.
Stacey and Kirsty Napper of Snappy Productions. Photo: Tegan Jade Photography. The Swell cast in action. Photo: Glitterbug Photography. The story comes to life during the cast’s table read. Photo: Tegan Jade Photography. FOLLOWING sell-out performances earlier this year, the Glasshouse is set to host the return of Snappy Productions’ rendition of Isley Lynne’s play […]
Phillips Lane comes alive with street art. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Damon Moroney (iknograffix) with his koala-inspired work in Phillips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain. Patrick Hunter’s (InkHunter) whale in Phillips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain. Brad Collins’ pelican. Photo: Pauline Cain. INDO the artist’s ‘Port Mac’ work. Photo: Pauline Cain. Phillips Lane comes alive with street art. Photo: Pauline Cain. PROFESSIONAL street artists are breathing new life […]
Supporter George Miedecke with Community Development Manager Tim Walker and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer.
THE transition of Hastings Co-op’s IGA supermarkets to Ritchies is now complete, with the changeover to be celebrated through a family fun day and the continuation of community grants. The supermarket sale means there will now be Ritchies IGA stores at Sovereign Place, Wauchope, Timbertown and in Gordon Street Port Macquarie. They will continue to […]
