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Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork

MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]

Local News

Port Macquarie Hastings Municipal Band wins second place at State Band Championships

Musical Director Amy Corrigan celebrates the silver win. Photo: Facebook Brass players waited in the wings, ready to shine. Photo: Facebook THE Port Macquarie Hastings Municipal Band has struck a chord of success, winning second place in the C Grade Concert Band division at the 2025 NSW State Band Championships on Saturday, 23 August. The […]

Regional

Health alert: Australian bat lyssavirus warning for Port Macquarie residents

AS bat season nears in Port Macquarie, health authorities are warning residents to take extra care and avoid all contact with flying foxes or microbats. A spike in sick and distressed bats arriving at wildlife hospitals across Northern NSW and Southern Queensland in recent weeks has prompted the alert. Authorities stress that touching or handling […]

Members to vote on Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank merger

THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has given the green light to a proposed merger between Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank. Regional Australia Bank currently operates 39 bank branches across the New England, North West, Central West, Riverina, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, whilst Summerland operates 10 branches across the NSW […]

Regional

‘Looking Back Moving Forward’ exhibition at The Glasshouse

FAN Artists at their exhibition opening. Photo: Pauline Cain Gloria Muddle ‘Tidal Edge’, textile. Photo: Pauline Cain. Catherine Erskine’s ‘Swamp Creature’ and ‘Falling Leaf’ make use of dead vine wood. Photo: Pauline Cain A chest made in China in 1879 and belonging to T.K. Steanes, inspired Joanne Steanes’ work. Photo: Pauline Cain “LOOKING Back Moving […]

Community, Health

Port Macquarie Base Hospital ‘deeply grateful’ for Pink Ladies

PORT Macquarie Pink Ladies have donated a total of $17,643.55 in patient comfort items and other equipment to Port Macquarie Base Hospital this year. This includes a blanket warming cabinet and a digital chest drain unit. Mid North Coast Local Health District Corporate Relations Manager Tiffany Ball, said the hospital was “deeply grateful” for the […]

Community, Government

Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

School

‘My First Speech’ competition launched in Australian high schools

THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Milton Dick MP, has launched the “My First Speech” competition for high school students across Australia. Students from across the Cowper electorate are encouraged to take part in this unique opportunity to learn more about Parliament and public speaking. “The My First Speech competition challenges students […]

Local News

Stargazing: that big ball of nuclear fire

THE next time you see the sunrise, take a moment. That big ball of nuclear fire lighting up your morning sky is not just sitting there politely waiting for you to make coffee. It’s racing around the Milky Way at an eye-watering 828,000 km/h, dragging Earth and the rest of the solar system along for […]

Community

Port Macquarie marine rescuer ready to inspire women after international training

Port Macquarie’s Alison Cameron-Brown was one of 15 women from around the world selected for the course. The Deputy Unit Commander took part in exercises off Sydney Heads and around Cottage Point. Photo: Marine Rescue NSW. ALISON Cameron-Brown is returning to Port Macquarie with a raft of new marine rescue skills after completing an elite […]