A MAJOR freight rail line intended to connect Melbourne and Brisbane will be left half-finished after its cost nearly tripled in six years, sparking anger from farmers and regional leaders. The federal budget will include plans to pare back the Inland Rail project and instead end it at Parkes in central NSW. Independent analysis shows […]
Nationals MP Pat Conaghan wants a review of the alcohol excise. Photo: Pat Conaghan MP.
A SPATE of fire bombings could be just the beginning as concerns mount the tax system is driving a burgeoning alcohol black market putting lives and the budget bottom line at risk. Police have not confirmed whether illicit alcohol was behind 15 incidents at hospitality venues across inner Melbourne since 14 April, but the industry […]
Jess Beresford with carer Roxanne Mann, as Bluey heads back to his stall with RDA Secretary Val Mudford. Photo: supplied.
JESS Beresford has been a familiar face at the Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) Wauchope Port Macquarie Centre (RDA) for more than 15 years. The long-running program has played a significant role in her development. Jess’ involvement was first encouraged by staff at Westport School who recognised the benefits it could offer her. RDA […]
Closure order stickers on the front of Fusian Asian Groceries and Confectionary in Short Street, Port Macquarie. Photo: Sue Stephenson. Some of the closure orders will expire in June. Photo: Sue Stephenson. FIVE stores have now been temporarily shuttered in the Hastings and Camden Haven as part of the NSW Government’s tough new crackdown on […]
FOUR teenage boys have been arrested following an investigation into alleged property offences on the Mid North Coast. About 4am on Thursday 30 April, police were called to Fern Valley Parade, Port Macquarie, following reports a vehicle had been stolen. Following inquiries, police located the vehicle abandoned on a nearby street and established that four […]
FOUR men will face court following an alleged affray at a licensed premises in Wauchope last year. About 6.50pm on Saturday 13 September 2025, police were called to a licensed premises on High Street, Wauchope, following reports of a brawl. At the scene, police were told a group were allegedly requested to leave the premises […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher are facing questions about the budget. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
POTENTIAL changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax in the federal budget would not be breaking the trust of voters, the treasurer says. As Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down his fifth budget, the government faces accusations it is coming after “mum and dad” investors as family trusts join capital gains tax discounts and […]
Mr Boyle with close friend Michelle Nocelli at Highfields Manor. Photo: Michelle Nocelli.
ALFRED Roy Boyle has reflected on leading Port Macquarie’s Anzac Day marches and has some advice for younger generations. The veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday in December, surrounded by family and friends who gathered to honour a life defined by service, resilience and quiet leadership. Now living at Highfields Manor, Mr Boyle remains sharp and […]
Henry Turnbull. Henry Turnbull and his mullet. HENRY Turnbull is only four-years-old, yet displays a sense of compassion well beyond his years. The youngest son of Kew residents Aimee and Arnold Turnbull, he has raised more than $1700 in April for the Mullets For Mental Health campaign. Henry’s older brother Rory was diagnosed with cancer […]
Representatives from local emergency services at the family fun day.
THE Port Macquarie State Emergency Service (SES) branch hosted a free Get Ready for Emergencies Family Fun Day on Sunday, 19 April. Featuring a host of emergency service agencies, the event held at Kangaroo Park on the North Shore served to help the community better prepare for floods, storms, bushfires, and periods of isolation during […]
