FOR Bonny Hills volunteer Casey Whitehouse it was becoming a parent that truly opened her eyes to the importance of strong support networks. While she had always believed in the importance of community, motherhood gave her a deeper understanding of how vital connection and support can be. “Parenthood can be incredibly joyful, but it can […]
Mid North Coast Adult Volunteer of the Year Tania Hrbacek was represented at the 2025 award ceremony by Ulong Public School Principal Surinder Kaler (centre). Cowper MP Pat Conaghan and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer presented the award.
IT’S time for people across the Mid North Coast to nominate family, friends or work mates for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state. The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the […]
THE Mid Coast Careers Market makes its return at the Port Macquarie Race Club on Tuesday, 5 May. The official opening is at 8.30am and the event will conclude at 2pm. Open to the public at no charge, everyone is welcome to attend. “The Mid Coast Careers Market is important in terms of raising the […]
A fire training camp held at Guulabaa – Place of Koala in Cowarra State Forest last year. Photo: Forestry Corporation.
BUNYAH Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) community firefighters carried out a cultural burn in Cowarra State Forest on Wednesday, marking the return of traditional Aboriginal fire practices to State Forest management. The burn brought together 15 community members, Elders, knowledge holders and young people, working alongside Forestry Corporation fire crews, to apply traditional fire knowledge […]
Dawn Tindall at Community Crafts.
FOR California-born Dawn Tindall, Australia was just going to be one stop of several on a working holiday. But meeting her now husband and falling in love with the country and its people, meant a change of plans. The couple and their daughter now call Port Macquarie home. With a background in education and disability, […]
Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters.
RURAL Aid has released the third annual Pulse of the Paddock farmer survey report, offering a candid snapshot of how Australian farmers are navigating mental health, uncertainty and the realities of life on the land. Based on the experiences of nearly 1,400 farmers surveyed during October and November 2025, Rural Aid says the report shows […]
Weather permitting, the project will be complete by July. Photo: PMHC.
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council has commenced works on the Westport Link Pathway, aimed at enhancing community access and improving connectivity along the Kooloonbung Creek foreshore. The project will upgrade the pedestrian pathway linking the base of the Buller Street/Hollingworth Street footbridge with the end of the Comfort Resort Waters Edge precinct. “Once complete, the upgraded […]
Locals browsing for a bargain at the annual book sale.
A RECORD 14,000 books found new homes at the annual Rotary Club of Port Macquarie book sale. Now in its 26th year, the sale drew crowds of locals and visitors between 10-12 April. Book sale convenor Bob Cleland told News Of The Area, “the sale was a huge success.” “It was great to see so […]
The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history.
The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history. The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history. THE Sydney to Grafton XPT train service is set to return from 28 April, after a year of coach replacements during fleet upgrades. Sydney to Grafton train services – travelling through the Central Coast, Hunter […]
Lyne MP Alison Penfold (centre) with CWA members (l-r) Deirdre Pfeiffer, Gail Kirkpatrick, Jenny Gaudry, Doreen Burns and Mary McEnallay. Photo: supplied
Lyne MP Alison Penfold (centre) with CWA members (l-r) Deirdre Pfeiffer, Gail Kirkpatrick, Jenny Gaudry, Doreen Burns and Mary McEnallay. Photo: supplied Wauchope CWA members (l-r) Doreen Burns, Gail Kirkpatrick, Donna McKenzie, Deirdre Pfeiffer. Photo: Pauline Cain. Mid North Coast CWA Group President Lynn Moore and member Lea Taylor. Photo: Pauline Cain. Damage to Wauchope […]
