Member for Port Stephens, Rob Dwyer.
PORT Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer has thrown his voice behind the push to introduce tougher penalties for serious offences committed by youth. Mr Dwyer, a member of the Liberal Party, is calling for reforms that would see sentences that “reflect community expectations” in line with the catchcry: “Adult Crime, Adult Time laws”. “The face of […]
NEW data shows thousands more alleged offenders, including domestic violence perpetrators, are coming before the courts. The latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows legal action for domestic violence offences rose by more than 14 per cent in the two years to June. This equates to an additional 6,128 defendants appearing before a […]
A scene from a 2025 bush fire ground.
WITH summer approaching and the risk of bushfires and other severe weather increasing across parts of Australia, Rural Aid is encouraging farmers to register now. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting warmer and drier conditions across parts of the country this Spring, with increased bushfire risk in several areas. The months ahead also bring the […]
William Quaglio accepts the 45-year certificate from Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer. Photo: Supplied. The club’s newest member Robyn Oliver is welcomed by president William Quaglio. Photo: Supplied. Club members with local MP Robert Dwyer. Photo: Supplied. PORT Macquarie’s oldest Probus Club is preparing to celebrate 45 years of friendship, fellowship and community connection. The […]
NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements […]
Heart Health NSW Inc. new Committee members, from left, Bill Peck, Dennis Bridgeland, Jim McClellan, Phil O'Donnell, Ruth Comish, and Reg Wilkinson. Photo: Supplied.
HEART Health NSW volunteers have been recognised for their ongoing support of cardiac patients at Port Macquarie Base Hospital and their work promoting heart health across the Hastings Macleay region. The group supports people recovering from cardiac events, as well as encouraging healthier lifestyles within the community. Its walking groups have continued to grow in […]
CWA Port Macquarie members Pauline Cain and Lynn Moore, the Stroke Foundation’s Amy Jennings, president Jill Adams, and Wendy Evans. Photo: Pauline Cain.
CWA Port Macquarie members Pauline Cain and Lynn Moore, the Stroke Foundation’s Amy Jennings, president Jill Adams, and Wendy Evans. Photo: Pauline Cain. Elsie, a recent stroke survivor visiting from the Central Coast, with Amy Jennings from the Stroke Foundation. Photo: Pauline Cain. Local stroke survivor John, with his support worker Belle, from Brighter Access. […]
THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has recently been named a finalist in the Outstanding Chamber category of the 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Business Awards. Chamber President Luke Hadfield stated that being named a finalist was a positive surprise and something that the entire community should be proud of. This marks the first […]
Margot Lee, Chris Carter, Pat Every and Jenny Tucker are supporters of Wauchope Port Macquarie RDA horses. Photo: Supplied.
BLUEY received a special Spring visit from members of the Port Macquarie West Inner Wheel Club, continuing the group’s support for Wauchope Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled (RDA). Inner Wheel members Margot Lee, Chris Carter, Pat Every and Jenny Tucker visited the RDA centre to catch up with Bluey, the horse they are sponsoring […]
ARTISTS and makers living with disability in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region are invited to apply to participate in Ability in Action // Art Exhibition 2026. This exhibition has been made possible through funding from Arts Mid North Coast, and participation is completely free for selected artists. Rachael Thorpe, disability advocate and acting secretary of the […]
