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Port Macquarie librarians of the 1970s reminisce

Kay Browne and Karen Bale share memories of their time at the Port Macquarie library in the 1970s. Photo: Pauline Cain. Karen Bale – Storytime sometime in 1979. If you’re in the photo, let us know. Photo: Supplied. Kay Browne in the 1970s accessioning books – registering new acquisitions into the library session. Photo: supplied. […]

Local News

Man With A Pram walk unites dads

FATHERS and families are invited to gather at Port Macquarie’s Town Green at 9am on Saturday, 5 September to mark 10 years since a simple suburban walk grew into a national movement. Man With A Pram began in 2016, when new father Tom Docking was pushing a pram and wondered whether a simple walk could […]

Highlights

Firefighters step up bushfire preparations ahead of summer on the Mid North Coast

Forty-five firefighters took part in an intensive five-day training camp at Mount Seaview. Photos: Supplied. Firefighters sharpened their skills on the Mid North Coast ahead of bushfire season. Photo: Supplied. WITH summer approaching, firefighters have sharpened their skills on the Mid North Coast as preparations ramp up for the coming bushfire season. Forty-five firefighters took […]

Featured

Karen Fraser elected new President of Port Macquarie Pink Ladies

PORT Macquarie Pink Ladies have welcomed Karen Fraser as their new President following the volunteer group’s Annual General Meeting in August. Ms Fraser takes over from outgoing President Gabby Gregory, who retired from the role after 12 years of leadership and service to the Pink Ladies and Port Macquarie Base Hospital. During the past financial […]

Community, Health, Local News

Combat and collision-based ‘sports’ catch Government’s eye

IF you or members of your family spend time on social media, there’s every chance that you have been exposed to new and emerging forms of combat and collision-based activities. They include bareknuckle boxing, power slap (which is exactly what it sounds like) and something called Run Nation Championship (RNC). Google describes RNC as “a […]

Community, Local News, School

Wauchope High School students build community connections through volunteering

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Community Gardens get a helping hand from Wauchope High School students. Photo: Supplied. Students serve up meals to the Wauchope community through ADRA’s SouperVan. Photo: Supplied. Students help out at Vinnies Op Shop. Photo: Supplied. WAUCHOPE High School students are stepping beyond the classroom and into their community through […]

Community, Local News

Lea Lloyd named 2026 Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year

Lea Lloyd receives the top honour at the 2026 Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year awards. Photo: Rob Dwyer MP. Port Macquarie Marine Rescue NSW volunteer Lilly De Belle, named Young Volunteer of the Year. Photo: Rob Dwyer MP. HOMELESSNESS services advocate and Sunrise Rotary volunteer Lea Lloyd has been named the 2026 Mid […]

Community, Health, Local News, Regional

Palliative needs missing in aged care assessments

THE question of whether elderly Australians with serious, life-limiting illness are getting timely access to palliative care has been raised by Palliative Care Australia (PCA). The ABC’s Four Corners investigation The Waiting Game put the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), an automated decision-making system used to assess older Australians seeking government-funded aged care, under a spotlight. […]

Community, Local News, Police, Regional

Port Macquarie and Kempsey welcome 10 new police recruits

Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, welcomed Port Macquarie and Kempsey’s 10 new probationary constables this week. Images: Supplied. Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, welcomed Port Macquarie and Kempsey’s 10 new probationary constables this week. Images: Supplied. TEN new probationary constables have commenced duties across the Mid North Coast this week, with six officers posted to […]

Community, Health, Local News

Measles is about – check that your immunisations are up to date

PORT Stephens residents are being advised to check their immunity to measles. An estimated 1.7 million Australians are not protected against measles, putting individuals and communities at risk of more outbreaks, according to new analysis from the peak immunisation research organisation. National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) data shows more than 80,000 Australian […]