March 15, 2026

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Port Macquarie family’s 300km walk in honour of former INXS manager Chris M Murphy OAM At the ‘INXS Never Tear Us Apart Mini Series’ launch in Sydney: (l-r) Jack Murphy, Jeri Wambeek, Chris M Murphy OAM, Stevey and Nick Arena. Photo: supplied.
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Port Macquarie family’s 300km walk in honour of former INXS manager Chris M Murphy OAM

“MY DAD was an absolute whirlwind,” said Jeri Wambeek, the proud daughter of former INXS manager Chris M. Murphy OAM. “He was ‘go, go, go’. Determined, bold, brave, and often ruthless. But always with a heart for dreaming big.” On 14 October, however, it will be Jeri and her brother Jack, along with her sons […]

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Amputee ‘Delungra Nigel’ an ambassador for Guulabaa and koala conservation ‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA.
Local News

Amputee ‘Delungra Nigel’ an ambassador for Guulabaa and koala conservation

‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA. Nigel after his rescue. MUCH-LOVED koala amputee “Delungra Nigel” is now a permanent resident of the Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa. After months of dedicated care and rehabilitation, he will serve as an ambassador for Koala Conservation Australia (KCA) and for wildlife resilience and conservation […]

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Residents of Lighthouse Beach fear construction of public preschool will cause traffic chaos Tacking Point Public School in Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie. Photo: Rikki Waller.
Community, School

Residents of Lighthouse Beach fear construction of public preschool will cause traffic chaos

Tacking Point Public School in Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie. Photo: Rikki Waller. Tacking Point Public School in Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie. Photo: Rikki Waller. ON any given school day, Bangalay Drive in Lighthouse Beach Port Macquarie is bumper-to-bumper during student drop-off and pick-up times. The NSW Department of Infrastructure is now adding to the frustrations […]

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Security bodycams to be rolled out at Port Macquarie Base Hospital The type of cameras to be worn by security staff at PMBH. Photo: file.
Local News

Security bodycams to be rolled out at Port Macquarie Base Hospital

SECURITY staff at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) will wear body worn cameras as part of a 12-month trial to reduce incidents of violence and aggression. The cameras will be activated whenever there is a risk of harm to staff, patients and visitors. In the most serious cases, the footage may be used as evidence. […]

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Experienced Mid North Coast fire specialist deploys to Canada Chris Scollen has flown out to assist the fire containment effort in Canada.
Local News

Experienced Mid North Coast fire specialist deploys to Canada

FORESTRY Corporation’s Chris Scollen, a seasoned Crew Leader and Operations Planner, deployed to Canada this week to assist with the nation’s fire containment efforts. Chris, who is based at Taree, has worked with Forestry Corporation for five years and volunteered with the NSW Rural Fire Service for 25 years. He flew to Winnipeg, Manitoba with […]

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Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust Event organisers Brendon Roods, Lynne Frances & Ronda Laws.
Community, Sport

Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust

EMERALD Downs Golf Course will host the Hastings Cancer Trust Charity Golf Day on Sunday 21 September, to raise vital funds for local cancer projects. Organised by the Roods family, the annual Nine Hole Ambrose event has become a major fundraiser for the Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT). Hastings Cancer Trust Administration Coordinator […]

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From awards night to the frontline of emergency response Rotary’s Warwick Richardson and Renga Rajan, NSW SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Local Commander Garry Whitaker and NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing.
Local News

From awards night to the frontline of emergency response

JUST hours after receiving one of Rotary’s highest honours for his more than 50 years of dedication, NSW State Emergency Service (SES) member Garry Whitaker was back supporting his community through a significant storm and flooding event. The NSW SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Local Commander was awarded the 2025 Volunteer Officer of the Year and […]

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Spinal Cord Injury group offering local connections and advocacy Mid North Coast SCIA’s previous meet-ups. Photo: supplied.
Community, Health

Spinal Cord Injury group offering local connections and advocacy

Mid North Coast SCIA’s previous meet-ups. Photo: supplied. Sarah-Lynn at a meet and greet earlier this year. Photo: supplied. PEOPLE living with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions on the Mid North Coast now have a dedicated space to connect, share, and advocate for change. The Mid North Coast Spinal Injuries Australia (SCIA) group meets […]

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Bank champions cultural opportunities for Mid North Coast students Kempsey High School Drama students attending a performance at The Glasshouse in June.
Regional

Bank champions cultural opportunities for Mid North Coast students

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, […]

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Port Macquarie operators take top honours at North Coast tourism awards Silver award recipient Peta Alexopoulos with Debbie Summers, who collected Gold for the Port Macquarie Historical Society. Photo: supplied.
Business, Community

Port Macquarie operators take top honours at North Coast tourism awards

TWO local operators received major accolades at the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards in Byron Bay, highlighting Port Macquarie’s strength in the tourism sector. Port Macquarie Museum claimed Gold in the Cultural Tourism category, in recognition of its engaging exhibitions and dedication to preserving and sharing the region’s heritage. “This award is wonderful recognition […]

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