May 25, 2026
New ABS data highlights prevention opportunity across Mid North Coast communities Guidelines recommend 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity each week. Photo: Leandro Boogalu/Pexels.
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New ABS data highlights prevention opportunity across Mid North Coast communities

WRIST-WORN devices are providing new insights into how active Australians are and how well they sleep, with new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reinforcing the critical role of prevention in tackling chronic disease. The findings, based on wearable devices, show adults averaged four minutes of vigorous activity and one-hour and 45 minutes […]

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Wauchope and Kempsey high schools among state’s most improved Year 11 and 12 students from Wauchope High visit the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health in Taree. Photo: Wauchope High School.
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Wauchope and Kempsey high schools among state’s most improved

WAUCHOPE and Kempsey high schools are two of the most improved schools in regional and rural NSW. They were among 45 public high schools recognised for delivering outstanding improvements in Higher School Certificate results. Deputy Premier Prue Car said, “These results show what can be achieved when teachers can focus their time and expertise in […]

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Mid North Coast CWA branches gather for Group Council meeting Treasurer Janella Leotta, President Lynn Moore and Secretary Eunice Roberts.
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Mid North Coast CWA branches gather for Group Council meeting

Mid North Coast Group members at the Group Council meeting. Treasurer Janella Leotta, President Lynn Moore and Secretary Eunice Roberts. Kathryn Jeanes from Wingham Branch admiring some of the handicraft on display. BULAHDELAH Country Women’s Association hosted the Mid North Coast Group Council Meeting on Wednesday 11 March. President Belinda Moore welcomed visitors to the […]

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Announcements galore as fuel shortages hit hard FuelCheck is the NSW Government’s real-time fuel price transparency tool and provides motorists with instant access to prices from around 2,400 service stations across the state. Photo: NSW Gov.
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Announcements galore as fuel shortages hit hard

IN Parliamentary Question Time on Wednesday, Premier Chris Minns provided an update into fuel shortages across NSW. At the time of speaking, he said 32 petrol stations in NSW were without any kind of fuel. “That’s down from 51 stations yesterday but concerningly, 187 stations are out of diesel,” he said. “The split of regional […]

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Breakwall Walk for Wellness Walkers were treated to a musical performance.
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Breakwall Walk for Wellness

Walkers were treated to a musical performance. The Walk for Wellness along the Southern Breakwall. THE cost-of-living crisis combined with the surge in petrol prices can lead to emotional distress and an amplification of existing mental health challenges. In Port Macquarie support is provided by the Endeavour Clubhouse, a community funded initiative opened in 2015 […]

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Port community living life in colour for NSW Seniors Festival Garden Village residents and students from Heritage Christian School, with artist Brad Collins and the mural.
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Port community living life in colour for NSW Seniors Festival

Garden Village residents and students from Heritage Christian School, with artist Brad Collins and the mural. Seniors with Hello Koala ‘Flying Fife’. SENIORS and students came together to celebrate creativity and connection at Garden Village during the NSW Seniors Festival – Live Life in Colour. Heritage Christian School students brought youthful energy to the event […]

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Essential Grants applications closing soon The Repurposing for Resilience volunteers with Kate Haynes from Essential Energy.
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Essential Grants applications closing soon

CHARITIES, community groups and not‑for‑profit organisations delivering community‑led projects across Essential Energy’s network area are encouraged to submit their applications for the 2026 Essential Grants program before the end of March. The program is offering grants of up to $15,000 to help eligible organisations bring their initiatives to life and deliver real benefits for people, […]

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AI in education the focus of MacKillop parents forum Darren and Vanessa Gray discuss the impact of AI in education. Photo: supplied.
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AI in education the focus of MacKillop parents forum

CHIROPRACTOR Darren Gray and secondary school teacher Vanessa Gray discussed the use of artificial intelligence in education during a forum at MacKillop College on Monday 16 March. Hosted by the school’s Parent Forum, their presentation “Better Learning: How We Learn and the Impact of AI in Education,” drew a crowd of parents, educators and community […]

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No new mines but coal expansions given green light Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos (left) talks through the coal industry outlook for 2026-2050. Photo: Courtney Houssos MP.
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No new mines but coal expansions given green light

COAL mine expansions are on the cards for at least another 25 years under NSW’s new mining road map at odds with its environment commission. The NSW government announced its coal industry outlook for 2026-2050 on Thursday, saying it will no longer consider new coal mines but applications to extend existing mines will be assessed. […]

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Time to get ‘quacking’ for annual Charity Duck Race
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Time to get ‘quacking’ for annual Charity Duck Race

FOR more than 20 years, Port Macquarie Lions Club has been running its iconic Charity Duck Race. The annual event is the club’s most lucrative fundraiser, with the money raised going to local organisations. From 10.30am on Sunday 5 April, 2,000 yellow rubber ducks will float their way along Kooloonbung Creek to the finish line. […]

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