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Mother’s Day Classic returns in support of cancer research

Participants braved the elements for the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie. Photos: supplied. Participants braved the elements for the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie. Photos: supplied. Participants braved the elements for the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie. Photos: supplied. THE Mother’s Day Classic (MDC) returns to Port Macquarie for […]

Government

Port Macquarie Hastings Council awards grants to community groups

TWELVE community groups and five major event organisers have been awarded funding by Port Macquarie Hastings Council. They are Lifeline Mid North Coast, St Agnes’ Care and Lifestyle, My Selfcare Community, Flamin’ Dragons Port Macquarie, Birpai Local Aboriginal Land Council, St Thomas Anglican Church, Hastings District Flying Club and Flying School, Pappinbarra Progress Association, Laurie […]

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Inquiry into local government funding visits Mid North Coast

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport is holding hearings with more than 20 councils in Wodonga, Wagga Wagga and Taree this week as part of its inquiry into local government funding. The Committee wants to “better understand the funding challenges faced by local governments across regional and rural Australia […]

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Cut to rail route sparks fury from farmers and regions

A MAJOR freight rail line intended to connect Melbourne and Brisbane will be left half-finished after its cost nearly tripled in six years, sparking anger from farmers and regional leaders. The federal budget will include plans to pare back the Inland Rail project and instead end it at Parkes in central NSW. Independent analysis shows […]

Local News

Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

A SPATE of fire bombings could be just the beginning as concerns mount the tax system is driving a burgeoning alcohol black market putting lives and the budget bottom line at risk. Police have not confirmed whether illicit alcohol was behind 15 incidents at hospitality venues across inner Melbourne since 14 April, but the industry […]

Community

Jess Beresford celebrates 15 years with Riding for the Disabled

JESS Beresford has been a familiar face at the Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) Wauchope Port Macquarie Centre (RDA) for more than 15 years. The long-running program has played a significant role in her development. Jess’ involvement was first encouraged by staff at Westport School who recognised the benefits it could offer her. RDA […]

Local News

Five tobacco stores across the Hastings and Camden Haven hit with temporary closure orders

Closure order stickers on the front of Fusian Asian Groceries and Confectionary in Short Street, Port Macquarie. Photo: Sue Stephenson. Some of the closure orders will expire in June. Photo: Sue Stephenson. FIVE stores have now been temporarily shuttered in the Hastings and Camden Haven as part of the NSW Government’s tough new crackdown on […]

Police

Teens arrested following alleged car theft, property offences

FOUR teenage boys have been arrested following an investigation into alleged property offences on the Mid North Coast. About 4am on Thursday 30 April, police were called to Fern Valley Parade, Port Macquarie, following reports a vehicle had been stolen. Following inquiries, police located the vehicle abandoned on a nearby street and established that four […]

Police

Four charged after Wauchope pub incident

FOUR men will face court following an alleged affray at a licensed premises in Wauchope last year. About 6.50pm on Saturday 13 September 2025, police were called to a licensed premises on High Street, Wauchope, following reports of a brawl. At the scene, police were told a group were allegedly requested to leave the premises […]

Local News

Budget won’t be war between generations: treasurer

POTENTIAL changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax in the federal budget would not be breaking the trust of voters, the treasurer says. As Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down his fifth budget, the government faces accusations it is coming after “mum and dad” investors as family trusts join capital gains tax discounts and […]