Locals support the rally in Port Macquarie. Photo: Sis Higgins.
Locals support the rally in Port Macquarie. Photo: Sis Higgins. Kidney Kar Rally participants. Photo: Facebook THE Kidney Kar Rally rolled into town on Tuesday 9 September, raising vital funds for children living with kidney disease and youth health programs. For the first time, Car Lovers Port Macquarie took part in the event, fielding a […]
THE cost of running the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie has come under scrutiny. The venue’s Biannual Report and the 2024-2025 Glasshouse Plan, which outlines cultural and financial outcomes, were considered at the August Ordinary Council meeting. The plan emphasises “prudent financial management” and strategies to increase operating revenue while managing the Glasshouse’s net cost. During […]
CWA members promoting food sustainability for Awareness Week. Photo: Pauline Cain
THE Country Women’s Association’s (CWA’s) annual Awareness Week runs until Saturday 13 September, with this year’s focus on food sustainability. “This issue was really brought to the fore… at our State Conference, where there were two motions overwhelmingly endorsed by delegates,” CWA State President Tanya Jolly said. ”The first was the national Food Donation Tax […]
Jenny Watts.
BRAVEHEARTS Day is on Friday, 12 September, during National Child Protection Week. Bravehearts is an Australian child protection organisation, solely dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. Here in Port Macquarie, there is a very active committee headed by Jenny Watts. Jenny and her wonderful group of volunteers are passionate about making […]
Megan Baker of Tender Funerals conducts a course on funeral and farewell planning. Photo: supplied.
TENDER Funerals Mid North Coast has received a $70,000 funding boost from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF), strengthening its mission to provide affordable and community-centred funeral services. The Wauchope based not-for-profit supports socially disadvantaged individuals and marginalised groups by offering transparency, choice and dignity in after-death care. General Manager Samuel Clowes said the support […]
MacKillop College students at Southern Cross University in Coffs Harbour for the Tournament of the Minds’ regional competition. Photo: supplied.
MACKILLOP College’s Tournament of the Minds (TOM) team is competing in the state finals at the University of NSW in Sydney this weekend, Sunday 14 September. TOM is a problem-solving competition, which aims to develop diverse skills, enterprise, time management and collaboration. MacKillop’s students were successful at the regional stage of the competition, held recently […]
PORT Macquarie readers have a rare opportunity to meet two of Australia’s most respected journalists and authors when Michael Brissenden and Paul Daley visit Collins Bookstore in Clarence Street on Wednesday, 17 September. Brissenden, a Walkley Award-winning political reporter and author, and Daley, an acclaimed columnist and author, are embarking on a joint tour to […]
The official launch of Headspace Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
HEADSPACE Port Macquarie officially unveiled its newly refurbished centre on Monday 8 September, marking a major step forward in providing vital mental health support for young people in the region. The much needed enhancement resulted from $148,000 received under Stream 3 of the Federal Government’s Headspace Demand Management and Enhancement program. It included a reconfiguration […]
A 22-YEAR-OLD man is facing serious driving charges over a crash at Sancrox that killed a 31-year-old man and injured a 30-year-old passenger. About 9.15pm on Saturday 6 September, emergency services responded to calls that a Toyota utility and a Holden Barina had crashed head-on on the Oxley Highway west of Port Macquarie. The hatchback […]
The program is designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia.
A NEW National Youth Parliament program has been launched, designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia. Students aged 16–17 are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their federal electorate in an immersive five-day parliamentary experience in Canberra. One student from each of Australia’s 150 electorates will be […]
