January 27, 2026

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$50m housing support package announced for residents impacted by recent flooding Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens and Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority. Photo: supplied.
Regional

$50m housing support package announced for residents impacted by recent flooding

THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding. Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority said, “We understand the community has been anxiously awaiting this package and we have been working […]

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Six new probationary constables join Mid North Coast to boost community safety Six new recruits stand proud with Member for Oxley Michael Kemp. Photo: supplied.
Police

Six new probationary constables join Mid North Coast to boost community safety

SIX new probationary constables are set to join the Mid North Coast Police District after being formally attested at a ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 22 August. Of the new recruits, two will serve at Kempsey, one at Macksville, and three at Port Macquarie. All have joined through the “Be a Cop […]

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Port locals to take on Shitbox Rally for Cancer Council Lyndal Nankervis and Matthew Newton with their almost complete rally car, Mr Squiggle. Photo: Sis Higgins.
Community

Port locals to take on Shitbox Rally for Cancer Council

Lyndal Nankervis and Matthew Newton with their almost complete rally car, Mr Squiggle. Photo: Sis Higgins. The PT Cruiser will soon be covered with handwritten tributes from locals touched by cancer. Photo: Sis Higgins. PORT Macquarie locals Matthew Newton and Lyndal Nankervis are preparing to take their $900 Chrysler PT Cruiser, affectionately named “Mr Squiggle”, […]

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Police blitz on drunk and drugged drivers Police conducted 9166 drug tests during the three-day blitz. Photo: NSW Police.
Police

Police blitz on drunk and drugged drivers

NSW POLICE have targeted motorists affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue during a three-day operation. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) ran from 21-23 August across all NSW roads. During this period, police conducted more than 87,000 breath tests and 9166 drug tests. There were 186 drink driving offences detected and 660 positive drug samples. […]

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Applications now open for Hastings Education Fund grants Daniel Hutchinson with his father Glen at the University of Newcastle.
Community, School

Applications now open for Hastings Education Fund grants

APPLICATIONS for a Hastings Education Fund (HEF) grant close on 30 September. The fund was established to provide financial assistance to support local young people achieve their post-school education, training and vocation aspirations. A recent recipient of funding is Daniel Hutchinson, who completed his schooling at Hastings Secondary College’s Westport Campus in 2024. He is […]

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Petition demands urgent fix to Oxley Highway bottleneck in Port Macquarie Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer, Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, Business Port Macquarie President Peter Jones and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp. Photo: supplied.
Government

Petition demands urgent fix to Oxley Highway bottleneck in Port Macquarie

A MAJOR push to address Port Macquarie’s most notorious traffic bottleneck officially began on Friday, 22 August, with the launch of a community petition calling for urgent upgrades to the Oxley Highway. The petition, driven by Business Port Macquarie and Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer, needs 10,000 signatures to be debated in NSW Parliament. […]

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Port Macquarie residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
Local News

Port Macquarie residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media

PORT Macquarie and Camden Haven residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with […]

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The Lost Plot Spring Fair promises a day of family fun A buzzing Spring Fair last year. Photo: supplied.
Community

The Lost Plot Spring Fair promises a day of family fun

A buzzing Spring Fair last year. Photo: supplied. Endless deliciousness at last year’s fair. Photo: supplied. COLOUR, flavour and music will fill the air when the Lost Plot community garden hosts its annual Spring Fair on Saturday 13 September from 9am to 2pm. A much-loved event on the local calendar, the Spring Fair celebrates the […]

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Port Mac Goss: Greg Ballesty
Local News

Port Mac Goss: Greg Ballesty

PEOPLE walking along the Hastings River sometimes have cause to look twice when they see a man or woman appearing to fly above the water on a surfboard. It is the result of a new wave of water enthusiasts taking to the region’s waterways on high-tech surf gear called electric hydrofoils (eFoils). eFoiling is a […]

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Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast takes out Branch of the Year Executive Committee Members of the Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast Branch.
Local News

Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast takes out Branch of the Year

Executive Committee Members of the Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast Branch. Port Macquarie Surf Life Saving Club members. Paul Rayner from Tacking Point SLSC with Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald and SLSNSW Director Dr Dean Dudley. SURF lifesavers on the Mid North Coast are celebrating this week after winning five state awards. Almost 600 volunteer […]

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