A FISHERMAN has died after being pulled from the ocean at Lord Howe Island. About 5pm on Wednesday 4 March, emergency services attended Clear Place Point following reports a body had been seen in the water. At the scene, officers located the body of a fisherman in the water near a rock platform where fishing […]
Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services CEO Kelly Lamb and event host Peta Alexopoulos. Photo: Lucy Humphries.
Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services CEO Kelly Lamb and event host Peta Alexopoulos. Photo: Lucy Humphries. DFV Prevention Manager Brooke Maggs. Photo: Lucy Humphries. SOME 80 local women gathered on Friday 6 March for the ninth “PA YourWay” International Women’s Day Lunch to support Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services. The sold-out […]
POLICE conducted a targeted shoplifting operation on Tuesday 10 March across shopping hubs in Port Macquarie. During the operation, officers detected eight alleged stealing offences. Legal action was taken against all eight people, with two of those also charged with alleged drug possession offences. Acting Superintendent Matthew Hinton said the operation was part of an […]
TWO men have faced court after an alleged aggravated break and enter last week. About 12.25am on Tuesday 3 March 2026, emergency services were called to Campus Street, Thrumster, following reports of an aggravated break and enter. Officers from Mid North Coast Police District attended and were told an unknown man allegedly entered the home […]
Dr Kristy Kostalas and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer at the awards ceremony. Photo: supplied.
DOCTOR Kristy Kostalas has been named the 2026 Local Woman of the Year for the Port Macquarie electorate, in recognition of her commitment to women and children experiencing domestic violence. The Local Women of the Year Awards shine a light on extraordinary women whose compassion, courage and leadership strengthen communities across New South Wales. A […]
Writers Tracey Brenton, Maggie Walters and Fiona McArthur with MC Wendy Haynes presenting the self-publishing panel. Photo: Pauline Cain. Poets Rex Twomey, Alanna Alfaro and Ian Keast. Photo: supplied. PORT Writers hosted “Writers for Writers 2026” at Port Panthers on the weekend of 6-8 March. The volunteer-run festival featured both commissioned writers and self-publishers. President […]
THE Federal Government will provide grant funding for new mobile base stations at Karuah, Taree and Wauchope in the latest round of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP), delivering 4G and 5G mobile coverage to these areas. Each site will include back-up power, with some also incorporating additional hardening measures to reinforce mobile telecommunications infrastructure. […]
Rotary Club of Laurieton President Graham Blackett and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer.
MEMBER for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer reflected on his first 12 months in parliament during a speech to the Rotary Club of Laurieton on Monday night, 9 March. The Rotarian and former Secretary Manager of Laurieton United Services Club, recalled starting work at the club at age 23, never anticipating that he would spend 34 […]
FEDERAL MPs Pat Conaghan and Alison Penfold are renewing calls for a solution to the Oxley Highway’s congestion chaos to be “urgently scoped and funded”. “The Wrights Rd and Lake Rd roundabouts leading into Port Macquarie’s health and education precincts have long been flagged as the area’s worst and most dangerous bottleneck,” said Mr Conaghan. […]
Luke (front and centre) and his IGA teammates. Photo: supplied.
A FAMILIAR face to many in the Wauchope community, Luke Mackay is celebrating 28 years with Ritchies IGA. Always offering a friendly smile to customers in Wauchope, Luke is known for his warm personality, sharp knowledge of sport and current affairs, and his unwavering reliability. Whether he is starting his shift early or setting the […]
