JULIE Richardson is the new president of the Port Macquarie Art Society, following last month’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Lisa Intemann takes the role of secretary, with Pam Foye as treasurer, alongside three committee members. Ms Richardson said she was excited to head the Society in this next phase of recovery and revitalisation, following the […]
Val Mudford Secretary with Gary and Jenny cutting the cake.
Santa checks if Ian is naughty or nice. All photos: supplied. Val Mudford Secretary with Gary and Jenny cutting the cake. Gary Hanna and Mrs Waldron hold the trophy with pride. A game of limbo enjoyed by Cathy, Coach Sorrell and Volunteer Tracey. Raffle prize winner Jaci with raffle organiser Jack. WAUCHOPE Port Macquarie Riding […]
Free camping is available at Chichester State Forest, near Dungog. Photo: NSW State Forests.
NSW State Forests are open for free, pet‑friendly camping from the coast to the high country. There are almost 500 State Forests and many offer camping facilities where dogs, under their owner’s control, are welcome. Campfires are also permitted, outside of fire bans. “State Forests are a fabulous resource for the community,” Manager Tourism and […]
Big smiles and big hearts. All photos: supplied.
Big smiles and big hearts. All photos: supplied. Strolls and connection. Stories shared with the young. Students bring joy to the wise. HERITAGE Christian School students built weekly connections with local seniors during the final school term of the year, through the Stronger Together intergenerational program. The program brought young people and residents together across […]
HASTINGS Community Radio 103.9 2Way FM has welcomed Carrie Wong as a presenter, known on air as “Garfield”. Carrie lived in Hong Kong prior to moving to Australia and had long held an interest in broadcasting, undertaking industry courses and voice training. Carrie left the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong some years ago to […]
Volunteers from Nurtured Village Hampers at the packing day in Port Macquarie’s PCYC.
THE Nurtured Village Hampers charitable organisation was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing back the concept of a supporting village. Their mission statement is, “forging connectedness in early parenthood to create nationwide change for maternal mental health.” The local chapter covers Port Macquarie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Laurieton, Dunbogan and Wauchope. In the […]
Happy customers, happy pharmacists at Flynns Beach Pharmacy. Photo: website.
NEW Federal Government legislation reduces the cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescriptions from 1 January. Under the changes, the maximum PBS co-payment falls to $25, down from $31.60, easing pressure on household budgets. The legislation follows advocacy from more than 20 health and community organisations, including the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Patients Australia, Asthma […]
Chamber President Luke Hadfield with Steve Dobbyns, Chair of Forest and Wood Communities Australia.
THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has called on the Premier to “take decisive action” and uphold the NSW Government’s pre-election commitment to support the timber industry while developing the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). In September, the NSW Government announced the proposed boundaries of the GKNP, extending from Kempsey to Grafton, along with a […]
Visitors pose at the well recognised entrance of Timbertown. Photos: Timbertown, FB.
Visitors pose at the well recognised entrance of Timbertown. Photos: Timbertown, FB. Fun times by visitors over the years. Showcasing timber work at the park. Friendly residents of the park. The Iconic steam train. TIMBERTOWN Heritage Park will close permanently on 28 January 2026, bringing to an end more than 50 years of operation – […]
A tale as old as Christmas itself: the mystery of the so-called Christmas Star.
EVERY year, as the festive season picks up speed, the night sky quietly rolls out its own holiday display- no tinsel, no blinking bulbs, just a crisp dome of stars performing the same cosmic pageant they’ve been staging for thousands of years. And woven into that ancient canvas is a tale as old as Christmas […]
