Chris Gaunt at Flynn’s Beach.
DAVE Hancock was involved in the Rural Fire Service for many years, but when he moved to Pappinburra he decided he’d like a new challenge. He has always loved the beach, so he joined the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA). For the last 15 years he has helped the community enjoy the ocean at Flynn’s Beach. […]
‘Hope’ the Joey at Port Macquarie’s breeding facility. Photo: supplied.
‘Hope’ the Joey at Port Macquarie’s breeding facility. Photo: supplied. GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan presents an award to Sue Ashton, Koala Conservation Australia Chairperson. Photo: supplied. Mayor Adam Roberts also accepted an award from GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan. Photo: supplied. Tim Cadogan and the Koala Conservation Australia team. Photo: supplied. KOALA Conservation Australia (KCA) has […]
Posidonia australis forms rich underwater meadows. Photo: Seeds of the Sea.
A NEW citizen science project led by UNSW Sydney is inviting beachgoers, snorkelers and divers to spot and share photographs of seagrass flowers along Australia’s coasts. The endangered seagrass Posidonia australis forms rich underwater meadows that capture carbon, support fisheries, and help stabilise shorelines. It’s one of the most important habitats in coastal ecosystems but […]
Port Macquarie Marine Rescue members Grant James, Lilly De Belle, Alison Cameron-Brown, Dustin Welbourne, Noel Woodward, Robert Breskal, Chris Wood, Ron Caffyn, Robert Britten and Leonard Smart. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie radio operator Noel Woodward. Bolt cutters were used during the mission. PM 30 crews assist the stricken skipper. A line is established. THE Marine […]
Road users are being invited to contribute to a survey. Photo: TfNSW.
TRANSPORT for NSW is leading a “once-in-a-generation” review of the Roads Act 1993 and is seeking input from councils, community members, peak bodies and industry experts about how the legislation should be reformed. “The aim is to create a more modern, flexible and easy-to-use law that can help enable NSW Government initiatives such as housing […]
Michael Lord is part of the action on Flynns Beach.
DURING his younger years Michael Lord enjoyed participating in Surf Lifesaving, now as a 69-year-old he is back in the red and yellow at Flynns Beach. The difference is he has been a full-time power wheelchair user for the last six years. In 2024 Michael contacted the Port Macquarie Surf Life Saving Club and enquired […]
Some of the team from Flower Hotels’ Settlers Inn and Tacking Point Tavern. Photos: supplied.
THE Australian Hotels Association (AHA) reckons the Hastings’ pubs are among the state’s best when it comes to food, music and generally being “the heart of the community”. Port Macquarie, Lake Cathie, Wauchope, Beechwood and Long Flat all feature on the list of finalists for this year’s AHA NSW Awards of Excellence. These are the […]
LOCAL author Hayley Lawrence will appear at Collins Booksellers Port Macquarie from 11am to 12pm on Saturday, 11 October, for signed copies of her latest young adult novel, “Into the Wild”. Hayley Lawrence is one of Australia’s best-selling authors of young adult fiction, celebrated for her emotionally charged stories and moral depth. Wendy Ranger, owner […]
PORT Macquarie joined The Great Global Greyhound Walk on Sunday 29 September at Town Beach. The Walk is an annual event that brings together sighthound owners around the world to raise awareness and promote adoption. Local volunteers and rehoming groups organised the walks to show that these dogs make great family pets and to encourage […]
PORT Macquarie apprentice mechanic Drew Miante has been named the BusNSW Apprentice of the Year. Drew works at the Busways Port Macquarie depot and was recognised for her outstanding skills, determination and contribution to keeping buses safely on the road. The award was announced on 1 October at the association’s annual member conference in the […]
