Be alert to online shopping scams. Photo: Canva.
SHOPPERS gearing up for a major Black Friday deal are being urged to stay alert to scams. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), estimates that $259 million has been lost to scams in 2025. Authorities expect this figure to rise as online spending increases in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Consumers spent more […]
Zac Campbell is the new manager of the PCYC in Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
PCYC Port Macquarie has welcomed a new club manager. Zac Campbell, who grew up locally, stepped into the role on 14 November. After attending university and time playing semi-professional basketball, Zac joined the PCYC as a Senior Activities Officer before putting his hand up for the role of Club Manager. “PCYC offers programs that benefit […]
WAUCHOPE Country Women’s Association (CWA) is holding its Christmas Market on Saturday 6 December from 9am to 1pm. There will be more than 30 stalls in both the CWA rooms and Senior Citizens Hall behind the clock tower in High Street. Wauchope CWA Branch President Doreen Burns said, “We will be providing Devonshire Teas all […]
MOTORISTS are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions at the intersection of William and Grant streets, Port Macquarie for traffic signal work. Transport for NSW is carrying out traffic signal upgrades to provide left and right turn red arrows to improve pedestrian crossing safety. “We will work for up to six nights between Monday 17 […]
A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]
WITH the festive season fast approaching, the 1st Port Macquarie Sea Scouts have launched their popular Christmas Tree fundraiser. The group fundraises throughout the year to cover ongoing running costs and the upkeep of the Scout Hall, but this year’s Christmas tree fundraiser has the additional goal of renovating the hall kitchen. As well as […]
The cake was cut by President Myrna Bristowe, surrounded by founding members and past presidents. Photo: supplied.
The cake was cut by President Myrna Bristowe, surrounded by founding members and past presidents. Photo: supplied. Over 80 pieces of cake, baked and decorated by Myrna’s daughter, Claire Loveday. Photo: supplied. THE Port Macquarie Combined Probus Club is celebrating 20 years of connection, community and good times. Since forming in November […]
An exterior inspection demonstration. Photo: supplied.
An exterior inspection demonstration. Photo: supplied. The participant workshop. Photo: supplied. LOCALS from Pappinbarra and surrounding areas gathered on Sunday 9 November at Hollisdale Hall, for a Community Resilience Workshop. The two-hour event focused on boosting bushfire preparedness and strengthening local infrastructure. Resilient Building Council CEO Kate Cotter said, “It’s exciting to see local communities […]
Jade Goodwin, the illustrator of Sam Kerr’s children’s books, with young readers in Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
OVER a thousand children and teachers from 22 schools across the Mid North Coast took part in the Inspired Readers Festival from 11 to 13 November. Students met authors and illustrators who encouraged them to read, write, draw and dream bigger. For many, including the 300 students sponsored to attend, it was a rare opportunity […]
HASTINGS Neighbourhood Services has launched its annual Christmas appeal. Last year the organisation supported more than 250 families doing it tough. A spokesperson for Hastings Neighbourhood Services said they were grateful for the community’s generosity. The team hopes locals will help again by donating gifts and essential items. They are calling for new, unwrapped gifts […]
