Kempsey High School Drama students attending a performance at The Glasshouse in June.
YEAR 9 students at Kempsey High School (KHS) were treated to cultural experience at The Glasshouse in June, supported by funding from the Coastline Bank Community Foundation. The students were provided tickets to a performance of ‘Scenes from the Climate Era’ by Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre. “The performance was deeply moving – exploring the political, […]
Port Macquarie Airport. Photo: PMHC.
THE NSW Tourism Association has applauded the launch of the $12.5 million NSW “Take Off Fund”, calling it a strategic investment that will help grow aviation capacity and fuel tourism-led economic development across the state. Natalie Godward, Chief Executive Officer of the NSW Tourism Association, said the new fund highlights the importance of air connectivity. […]
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan with Werin CEO Fay Adamson and Jill Wong. Photos: supplied. The Werin Aboriginal Corporation team celebrates the official start of work. An artist’s impression of the new Werin Medical Clinic. THE $14 million upgrade of the groundbreaking Werin Medical Clinic is underway following an official sod turning ceremony. Federal […]
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. […]
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) has launched a new payment platform to give ratepayers flexibility and control over rates and water payments. Called “Payble”, the platform allows property owners to pay in full before the due date or split their bills into weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments. SMS and email reminders can be set up […]
CEO of St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Tony Leahy, with Parish Priest Fr Paul Gooley, launch the DV Safe Phone donation program in Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
ST AGNES’ Catholic Parish in Port Macquarie has launched a life-saving mobile phone donation program to support people experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). Partnering with national charity DV Safe Phone, the Parish is now the only official agency distribution partner between Taree and Kempsey, and is helping to fill a critical gap in local […]
Port Macquarie Museum on Clarence Street shines. Photo: Facebook.
Port Macquarie Museum on Clarence Street shines. Photo: Facebook. Soul Surf School’s Corey and Loren Enfield smashing waves. Photo: Facebook. Positive Energy Lord Howe Island Retreat led by Belinda Johnson and Peta Alexopoulos. Photo: Facebook. Reflections Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills attracts the crowds including Callum Robson. Photo: Facebook. HASTINGS region tourism operators are making […]
Tom Sheppard’s winning photo ‘Googik Dreaming’. Photo: supplied.
Tom Sheppard’s winning photo ‘Googik Dreaming’. Photo: supplied. Tom Sheppard out and about capturing photo opps. Photo: supplied. Bronwyn Ellis’ digital photo of penguins in South Georgia. Photo: Sis Higgins. Sharryn Sykes’ print photos of tiled mosques in Uzbekistan. Photo: Sis Higgins. PORT MACQUARIE photographer Tom Sheppard has taken out first place in the Australian […]
The footpath near Blueberry Lane. Photo: supplied. Dead leaves cover the pathway and gutter along Hastings River Drive. Photo: supplied. FROM Blueberry Lane to Park Street, a local resident has called on Mayor Adam Roberts to take a good look at the current state of Port Macquarie’s roadside nature strips and roundabouts. Aged in their […]
RURAL Aid’s Mustering Growth program is continuing to grow, with Rollands Plains Upper Public School set to benefit from the wellbeing initiative in September. Mustering Growth helps rural students better understand and manage their emotional wellbeing, especially in the face of challenges unique to life in the bush. For many children in rural and remote […]
