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Mid North Coast’s emerging Indigenous storytellers invited to apply for scholarship

INDIGENOUS creatives across the Mid North Coast are being encouraged to apply for the fourth annual Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, with applications now open for the 2026 program. The initiative offers meaningful financial backing and professional mentorship, creating a pathway for Indigenous creatives to develop their work and confidence while remaining connected to culture and community. […]

Local News

Tonnes of rock installed to stabilise Illaroo Rd, Lake Cathie

The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap […]

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Forestry organisations promote sustainable management in new report

FORESTRY Australia, a not‑for‑profit, independent professional association representing more than 1,100 scientists, practitioners, and farm forest growers, has released information showing well-managed forests are “critical to Australia meeting its emissions reduction targets”. The organisation says its Forest Carbon Balance Evidence Review brings together the latest science on forest carbon dynamics and demonstrates that sustainable forest […]

Government

Emergency Services Levy reform to face parliamentary inquiry

OPTIONS to reduce household insurance costs and fix an “unfair funding model” for emergency services will be put to a NSW parliamentary inquiry. While emergency services benefit everyone, most of their funding comes from a levy not everyone pays. The NSW Government says it is committed to removing this Emergency Services Levy (ESL) and replacing […]

Community

Rainbow Beaches celebrates pride, inclusion and diversity in Port Macquarie

An inclusive ‘colour run’ on the sand of Flynns Beach. Photos: SoftCut Studios-Katie Long. A paddle out celebrated inclusion and diversity. Pride flies high at Flynns Beach. Pride flies high at Flynns Beach. MORE than 200 people gathered across the Valentine’s Day weekend for a vibrant celebration of pride, inclusion and surf lifesaving at Flynns […]

Government

NSW Government invests $1 million to fund biocontrol research to manage weeds

THE NSW Government has granted $1 million to Australia’s national science agency the CSIRO to carry out biocontrol research to help control invasive weeds. Biocontrol reduces weeds by deploying natural biological agents, such as fungi or insects, and is considered increasingly important as an environment-friendly, self-sustaining and cost-effective weed-management tool. Invasive weeds cost Australian agriculture […]

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Newman College opens Sustainable and Future Industries building

NEWMAN Senior Technical College will officially open its new Sustainable and Future Industries building on Monday, 23 February. The College says it has replaced ageing facilities with contemporary, industry-aligned learning environments designed to prepare students to drive Australia’s economy through to 2035. Principal Mark Nunan said the development demonstrates the College’s commitment to future-focused education. […]

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Measles alert for Mid North Coast after state confirms four new cases

MID North Coast residents are being urged to monitor for the symptoms of measles after NSW Health confirmed four new cases across the state, including one in Coffs Harbour. That person was infectious while visiting the following locations. Sunday, 8 February: Hyde Café at Bellingen from 10.45am to 11.40am. Monday, 9 February: Coffs Harbour Emergency […]

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Conaghan urges Coalition cooperation after Taylor announcement

FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says it’s time for the Coalition to “get on with the job” after a leadership spill saw Angus Taylor oust Sussan Ley from the role of Opposition Leader. Mr Taylor defeated Ms Ley by 34 votes to 17 in a ballot held last Friday morning, making him the third […]

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Is romance still alive in Port Macquarie? Florist sees shift in Valentine’s Day trends

FROM classic red roses to native bouquets that last long after 14 February, locals embraced love in all its forms on Valentine’s Day this year. While red roses remained a firm favourite, many customers opted for mixed seasonal bouquets and native arrangements. Studio Verde owner Tilly Edwards told News Of The Area there was a […]