Musical Director Amy Corrigan with guest clinician Sarah Butler. Photo: supplied.
NEWS_Port Mac Band Prep for Champioships_SH_PY1 NEWS_Port Mac Band Prep for Champioships_SH_PY2 NEWS_Port Mac Band Prep for Champioships_SH_PY3 THE Port Macquarie Hastings Municipal Band stepped up preparations for next month’s NSW State Band Championships with an intensive workshop held on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July. The prestigious championships are being […]
PLANNED for this weekend, the Hastings Farm Gate Tour has been postponed until 18-19 October 2025 due to weather concerns. A self-drive tour of host properties across the greater Hastings, Port Macquarie and Camden Haven region, the event serves as a “celebration of quality locally grown produce”. A diverse array of properties will open their […]
Students sit the Newcastle Permanent Maths test. Photo: supplied.
OVER 2000 students from more than 55 schools across the Mid North Coast challenged their numeracy and problem-solving abilities this week, during the 45th Newcastle Permanent Primary Schools Mathematics Competition. Starting Monday, Year 5 and 6 students brimmed with excitement as they prepared to showcase their mathematical talents. This year’s event followed a strong performance […]
A Discovery Pass offers travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network.
THREE and six month NSW TrainLink Discovery passes have been reinstated, after being “paused” for a review of their suitability. A Discovery Pass offers travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network, with 14-day, one-month, three-month and six-month passes available. The six-month pass costs $420. The passes have not […]
A RADIO host with Cruze FM and a local councillor, Nik Lipovac’s passion for the Port Macquarie region is clear for all to see. Nik is also an advocate for many community organisations across the Mid North Coast. Port Macquarie Goss this week features a man who loves his job and his community. From Sydney’s […]
ELIGIBLE primary producers impacted by the May floods can now apply for a “self-contained pod” on their property. Offered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority and the Commonwealth Government, the pods are designed for use in rural environments, and are equipped with generators and water tanks, allowing them to operate independently of existing utilities and infrastructure. […]
Engaged attendees at the launch event.
Engaged attendees at the launch event. Dyslexia resources are now clearly marked in community libraries. A NEW dyslexia-friendly book collection was officially launched at Port Macquarie Library on Saturday 26 July, attracting more than 40 attendees and heartfelt community engagement. The launch event featured a presentation and Q&A session designed to support individuals and families […]
Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU.
Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU. Open Day at the Port Macquarie CSU campus is Sunday, 3 August. SCHOOL leavers, career changers and lifelong learners may find their next career opportunity this Sunday, 3 August, when Charles Sturt University (CSU) invites the community […]
Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain.
Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain. Alex McNaught working on Art #194 a 3D illusion. Photos: Pauline Cain. Art #193 Seashell. Photos: Roving-Eye.com Photography. Art #191 A big sun for a sunny day. Art #190 a whale in season. “ART in an […]
Computing Lecturer Dr Arash Mahboubi is based at CSU Port Macquarie. Photo: CSU.
PORT Macquarie-based Senior Computing Lecturer Dr Arash Mahboubi is searching for community groups and businesses with IT problems to solve. His Charles Sturt University (CSU) students have just delivered 3500 hours of free IT solutions as part of the capstone unit of their Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Development). These solutions, which were for organisations […]
