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 […]
Generations come together to celebrate. Photo: supplied.
Generations come together to celebrate. Photo: supplied. Tambourines and drums were out, ready to make music. Photo: supplied. MUSIC rang down the hallways as the Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance celebrated the first anniversary of its weekly musical program “Memories in Melodies”. The group supports people living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other similar […]
Blake Herbert.
A 13-YEAR-OLD who needs no introduction, Blake Herbert is fast becoming a local celebrity through his enthusiasm for everything outdoors. For the past six months, Blake, who lives with ADHD and dyslexia, has been a regular feature alongside “Sarge” on Triple M on a Friday morning, telling listeners where and when the fish are biting. […]
Flood Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens with Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffins, at the Wingham Food Hub. Photo: supplied
Flood Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens with Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffins, at the Wingham Food Hub. Photo: supplied Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers […]
Local author Drew Lindsay is inspired by his work as a police officer and private investigator.
OVER A writing career spanning 15 years, Drew Lindsay has published 46 novels. Drew tinkered with writing short stories and essays prior to embarking on serious novel writing. “My inspiration is an active imagination and wishing to share stories with others.” he told News Of The Area. “I always say, this is the last one […]
Blake Steep celebrates after scoring a try for the Roosters in the NRL Round 16 match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.
Blake Steep celebrates after scoring a try for the Roosters in the NRL Round 16 match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts. Blake’s passion for the game began as a junior with the Camden Haven Eagles: Photo: supplied. FROM backyard tackling battles to crossing the try line in his first ANZAC Day clash, […]
WITHOUT a single prior fight under his belt, 16-year-old Harley Rayment made a statement in the boxing world last week at the 2025 Boxing Queensland Open International Golden Gloves tournament in Brisbane. Facing just one opponent due to a late withdrawal, Harley entered a professional boxing ring for the very first time, immediately competing for […]
Michael Kemp MP addresses the funding shortage. Photo: supplied.
SMALL businesses across the Mid North Coast have been left behind in the wake of the devastating May floods, according to local business leaders who say the NSW Government has failed to deliver critical support. Team Taree (Taree Business Chamber) and the Macleay Business Representative Group are jointly calling on the NSW Premier to act […]
