AN inspirational chat over a cup of coffee led to the formation of the Harry and Pearl Ensemble Theatrical Group. Bill Harrow and Judy Campbell had performed many plays together in “The Night for Murder Group” and for the Players Theatre. The first show they were in was “Get Knitted” and their characters were Harry […]
STATE and Federal governments are delivering more funding to help communities recover from the recent severe flooding. Support available includes: ● Grants of up to $25,000 for eligible small businesses (with fewer than 20 employees) and non-profit organisations to help clean up and restore their business. ● Grants of up to $25,000 for eligible primary […]
THE first report of an inquiry into community safety has been tabled, highlighting an urgent need for early intervention to deal with the complex social drivers of youth crime in regional and rural NSW. Since adopting the inquiry on 20 March 2024, the Committee of Law and Safety received almost 200 submissions and conducted hearings […]
Students dive straight into two minutes of timed number facts practice at the start of each maths lesson.
St Joseph’s student Paramveer Singh. Arthur Bell unpacking number facts. Students dive straight into two minutes of timed number facts practice at the start of each maths lesson. St JOSEPH’S Primary School in Port Macquarie is taking a hands-on approach to boosting maths fluency in Year 3. Every day, students dive straight into two minutes […]
Photos taken by the operators of the Ginger’s Creek Roadhouse, show the damage from one of last week’s landslips.
THE Oxley Highway between Forbes River and Clay roads will remain closed until further notice because of landslips. More than 100 new landslips have been detected on this section of the highway since heavy rainfall over the past week. Engineers are urgently assessing damage and planning clean-up operations and long-term repairs. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) […]
Make-A-Wish volunteers Crystal, Tammy and Vanessa celebrate Bronson’s wish with his sister Dahlia, mum Alicia and new puppy Butter. Photo: supplied.
VOLUNTEERS from Make-A-Wish Port Macquarie are helping local children facing serious illness. The branch, founded in 2015, has 10 active volunteers from Crescent Head to Diamond Beach. Together, they create tailored Wish Journeys that give children a chance to focus on something positive, even in the middle of treatment. Tammy Frater has been a volunteer […]
Stars of the Hastings duo Madison Wilson and Ella Cassidy. Photo: supplied.
DANCING was never part of Port Macquarie business owner Madison Wilson’s career path, but the multi-award winner and devoted mum of four couldn’t say no to the chance to hit the dance floor to raise much-needed funds for the Cancer Council. Taking part in this year’s Stars of the Hastings fundraiser, you would be forgiven […]
PORT Macquarie’s Julie Bowes is a strong believer in the importance of giving back and helping others. Born in Camden, NSW in 1961, Julie got married in 1980 and moved to Canberra, where she and her husband raised three children. Once the kids were off to school, Julie began working in retail. “I’ve always enjoyed […]
Zonta Port Macquarie President Elaine Schofield. Photo: supplied.
A VERY successful, well-attended meeting was held by the local branch of Zonta on Sunday 18 May, in The River Room at the Westport Bowling Club. The aim of the meeting was to attract new members during the organisation’s 2024-2026 biennium. President Elaine Schofield gave an in-depth speech on the activities of the local branch […]
Event organiser Dr Jake Little, with Voices4Cowper’s Caz Heise. Photo: supplied.
Event organiser Dr Jake Little, with Voices4Cowper’s Caz Heise. Photo: supplied. The 60 walkers and their dogs unite halfway for a celebratory picture. Photo: supplied. Donated Rainbow cupcakes from Baked by Katie. THE pre-flood drizzle cast itself aside to celebrate the dazzle of the very first Port Pride Walk. Town Beach came alive with sunshine […]
