An Eastern Blue Groper posing. Photo: Malcolm Nobbs.
THE eastern blue groper (Achoerodus viridis) is endemic and one of the most iconic fish species found in New South Wales coastal waters. Recognised for its striking cobalt blue colouration and curious nature, this fish holds ecological, cultural, and conservation significance. Its visibility and frequent non-aggressive interactions with snorkelers and divers have made it an […]
The recent HAB in South Australia has impacted important habitat and resulted in the death of thousands of fish, sharks, rays and other marine life.
The recent HAB in South Australia has impacted important habitat and resulted in the death of thousands of fish, sharks, rays and other marine life. The recent HAB in South Australia has impacted important habitat and resulted in the death of thousands of fish, sharks, rays and other marine life. MARINE algal blooms are the […]
Recruitment for more nurses is underway. File photo.
TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments. On the Mid North Coast, these include Manning Base Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Kempsey District Hospital, Macksville District Hospital and the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating […]
Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens and Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority. Photo: supplied.
THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding. Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority said, “We understand the community has been anxiously awaiting this package and we have been working […]
Six new recruits stand proud with Member for Oxley Michael Kemp. Photo: supplied.
SIX new probationary constables are set to join the Mid North Coast Police District after being formally attested at a ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 22 August. Of the new recruits, two will serve at Kempsey, one at Macksville, and three at Port Macquarie. All have joined through the “Be a Cop […]
Lyndal Nankervis and Matthew Newton with their almost complete rally car, Mr Squiggle. Photo: Sis Higgins.
Lyndal Nankervis and Matthew Newton with their almost complete rally car, Mr Squiggle. Photo: Sis Higgins. The PT Cruiser will soon be covered with handwritten tributes from locals touched by cancer. Photo: Sis Higgins. PORT Macquarie locals Matthew Newton and Lyndal Nankervis are preparing to take their $900 Chrysler PT Cruiser, affectionately named “Mr Squiggle”, […]
Police conducted 9166 drug tests during the three-day blitz. Photo: NSW Police.
NSW POLICE have targeted motorists affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue during a three-day operation. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) ran from 21-23 August across all NSW roads. During this period, police conducted more than 87,000 breath tests and 9166 drug tests. There were 186 drink driving offences detected and 660 positive drug samples. […]
Daniel Hutchinson with his father Glen at the University of Newcastle.
APPLICATIONS for a Hastings Education Fund (HEF) grant close on 30 September. The fund was established to provide financial assistance to support local young people achieve their post-school education, training and vocation aspirations. A recent recipient of funding is Daniel Hutchinson, who completed his schooling at Hastings Secondary College’s Westport Campus in 2024. He is […]
Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer, Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, Business Port Macquarie President Peter Jones and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp. Photo: supplied.
A MAJOR push to address Port Macquarie’s most notorious traffic bottleneck officially began on Friday, 22 August, with the launch of a community petition calling for urgent upgrades to the Oxley Highway. The petition, driven by Business Port Macquarie and Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer, needs 10,000 signatures to be debated in NSW Parliament. […]
Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
PORT Macquarie and Camden Haven residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with […]
