MEMBER for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer says the promised safety upgrades for Houston Mitchell Drive will be on his agenda when Parliament sits in the first week of May. Mr Dwyer, who officially took office on 2 April, said he is fully aware of the issues at the road’s intersection with the Pacific Highway, and […]

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is confident that forecast good weather and natural coastal processes will help Lake Cathie’s beach and lagoon recover from recent erosion. However, it is warning people to stay off the worst affected areas. “We’re continuing to monitor the situation closely,” said PMHC Coast and Estuary Coordinator Ben Foster. “In the meantime, we […]

ARTWALK 2025 will run over three days this June long weekend instead of just Friday night. Port Macquarie-Hastings Deputy Mayor Lauren Edwards, announced the expansion during a launch event at The Glasshouse on Thursday 10 April. “Based on community feedback, there has been consideration given to extending this event throughout the long weekend with activities […]

IF you’ve shopped at Lake Cathie Woolworths at any time in the past 20 years, the chances are you’ve bumped into Reis Maurer. For a couple of days a week, the 37-year-old can be found happily stacking shelves, clearing away packaging, and filling up the box crusher. Reis lives with cerebral palsy, so some tasks […]

THE Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is considering joining the NSW Government’s Voluntary House Raising Scheme (VHRS), a flood risk management initiative under the Floodplain Management Program. The scheme aims to enhance the resilience of flood-prone homes by raising them above minimum flood levels or relocating them to higher ground within their existing lots. While Council would […]