March 14, 2026

Port Macquarie News Of The Area

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Council urges Port Macquarie community to review its plan for a ‘city heart’ transformation A concept drawing of what Port Macquarie CBD could look like, and the areas in ‘the city heart’.
Community, Government

Council urges Port Macquarie community to review its plan for a ‘city heart’ transformation

PORT Macquarie residents are being urged to carefully review plans to transform the CBD and surrounding areas. The “City Heart Strategy and Master Plan” is Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s vision for a more “vibrant, connected and resilient” town centre and, if approved, will guide its revitalisation over the next 10 to 20 years. It includes plans […]

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New online tool to support farmers prepare for and recover from natural disasters The platform brings together functions that previously existed in a suite of existing tools such as the Drought and Supplementary Calculator, DroughtPack, Feed Cost Calculator and Drought Feed Calculator.
Regional

New online tool to support farmers prepare for and recover from natural disasters

A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock. Federal […]

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Historic Timbertown in Wauchope up for sale after nearly 50 years
Community

Historic Timbertown in Wauchope up for sale after nearly 50 years

FOR almost half a century, Timbertown has stood as one of Wauchope’s most loved attractions, a place where history comes alive through steam, sawdust and storytelling. It is now being offered for sale for the second time in its history. The concept of Timbertown began after a report was commissioned in 1970. The planners had […]

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Lake Cathie residents shocked by plans for 360 homes on Forest Parkway The rezoning application is for the cleared rural land at the back of Lake Cathie, off Forest Parkway and Platypus Road.
Local News

Lake Cathie residents shocked by plans for 360 homes on Forest Parkway

LAKE Cathie and Bonny Hills residents say they have been blindsided by a letter detailing plans for the development of 360 homes off Forest Parkway. The letter, addressed only “To The Resident”, was sent to a small group of neighbouring property-owners. It asked them to complete a 10-minute phone survey to identify potential impacts – […]

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Robert Fish is Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s new General Manager General Manager Robert Fish with PMHC Mayor Adam Roberts.
Government

Robert Fish is Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s new General Manager

ROBERT Fish has been confirmed as the new General Manager of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Mr Fish has been acting in the role since the sudden departure of Dr Clare Allen in March. “Robert’s leadership during the May weather event was a particular highlight for me,” said Mayor Adam Roberts in announcing the appointment. “His strength […]

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Ocean Drive Duplication entering the final stretch An aerial view of the Ocean Drive duplication. Photo: PMHC.
Local News

Ocean Drive Duplication entering the final stretch

IN GOOD news for Lighthouse Beach and Camden Haven commuters, the Ocean Drive Duplication project is entering its final stage of construction. Crews started laying the asphalt atop the newly duplicated road this week with the process expected to take approximately four weeks. Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) Group Manager Chris Favaloro said while this […]

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Port Mac Goss: Paul Kucera Paul Kucera with his billy cart.
Local News

Port Mac Goss: Paul Kucera

SINCE 1980, Beechwood has held an annual event known as the Beechwood Billycart Classic. The 44th iteration of this much-loved local tradition will be held this Sunday, 26 October. The event centres around a billycart race, where daring racers take on a five kilometre downhill run from Mt Pappinbarra to the Beechwood Hotel. It is […]

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Guulabaa koala centre takes out Australian Good Design award Located on Birpai Country, the project was co-created with First Nations partners and local communities to support the long-term recovery of koala populations. Photo: FCNSW.
Local News

Guulabaa koala centre takes out Australian Good Design award

GUULABAA – Place of Koala, the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and visitor centre, has been recognised with a major honour at the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards. The forest-based tourism precinct in the Cowarra State Forest took out the Australian Good Design Award Winner accolade in the Built Environment category. Presented by Good […]

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Port Macquarie Adventist School welcomes first Year 12 students Ryley Hogan, Hayden Murray-Robinson, Sean McDonald, Asha Hogan and Malika Lavers. Photo: supplied.
School

Port Macquarie Adventist School welcomes first Year 12 students

PORT Macquarie Adventist School (PMAS) has reached a major milestone, welcoming its first Year 12 students. It marks the fulfilment of a long-held dream to offer a full education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. For many in the school community, reaching Year 12 has been years in the making. More than 30 years after the […]

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Garage Sale Trail to be held over two weekends in November Liz Stephens welcomes the neighbourhood to the Big Block Sale in 2024.
Regional

Garage Sale Trail to be held over two weekends in November

Liz Stephens welcomes the neighbourhood to the Big Block Sale in 2024. Barry and Jenny Watson enjoying the community atmosphere at last year’s Big Block Sale. THE Garage Sale Trail began as a small community event at Bondi Beach 16 years ago and has grown into an Australia-wide event. It is being held this year […]

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