THREE regional MPs are pressing the NSW Government for a clear timeline on the reopening of the Oxley Highway, which has been closed since a major wet weather event in May caused 100 new landslips between Forbes River and Clay Road. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer and Member […]
The C3 Cares team Michael Grantham and Vic Hitchcock with Neami National’s Cherie Caltabiono, Crs Danielle Maltman and Chris Kirkman and Head of C3 Cares Pastor Adrian Tam.
FAMILIES across the flood-affected Mid North Coast have received another much-needed lifeline, thanks to the Sydney-based charity C3 Cares Woolloomooloo. The organisation delivered 14 pallets of essential items this week to communities in Taree, Port Macquarie, and Kempsey. In Port Macquarie, community volunteers and local councillors joined forces to welcome the delivery. The generous shipment […]
Mid North Coast Police District Superintendent Shane Cribb. Photo: NSW Police.
TWO of the region’s leading police officers have been awarded Kings Birthday 2025 Honours. Head of the Mid North Coast Police District Superintendent Shane Cribb, and Manning-Great Lakes Detective Sergeant Craig Ryan (formally of Port Macquarie), were among only nine serving officers from across NSW awarded the prestigious Australian Police Medal (APM). “This year’s recipients […]
The prime minister wants to see an economy that's more dynamic, more productive and more resilient. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS.
ANTHONY Albanese has pledged to implement lasting and meaningful change in his second term as prime minister, promising his government can meet the moment against challenging circumstances. In his first major speech since winning an expanded majority at the May election, the prime minister said the government had a responsibility to disprove the doubters. Speaking […]
The replica Sopwith Snipe aircraft hangs at Port Central. Photo: supplied.
A POWERFUL symbol of wartime sacrifice and family legacy now soars above shoppers at Gowings Port Central. Owner John Gowing has unveiled a suspended replica of a Sopwith Snipe aircraft in the centre’s atrium, honouring his late father, WWII Royal Air Force pilot Ted Gowing. John, 63, led the project to celebrate his father’s life […]
The helicopter will fly above transmission lines at about 50 kilometres per hour.
TRANSGRID will be deploying a helicopter across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region this month to inspect high-voltage electricity transmission lines for the network’s annual bushfire prevention program. The comprehensive inspections help identify any potential bushfire risks and assess the condition of towers and transmission lines to ensure the safe operation of the network in the lead-up […]
Volunteers at St Thomas’ Soup Kitchen assemble much needed donations for flood affected families. Photo: supplied.
ST THOMAS’ Soup Kitchen has launched the “Sponsor a Box Flood Appeal” to support families impacted by the May floods. The appeal invites individuals, businesses, and organisations to sponsor a box that will be delivered to households experiencing loss. Each box includes vouchers for items such as furniture, clothing, white goods, building materials, and other […]
Sunday’s space junk flying to the right of Watonga Rocks. Photo: Steve Phelps.
Sunday’s space junk flying to the right of Watonga Rocks. Photo: Steve Phelps. The magic of Aurora Australs from North Brother Mountain. Photo: Steve Phelps. THE sky came alive on Sunday evening, 1 June, with Port Macquarie locals stopped in their tracks by colourful lights, flashes, and luminous glowing. Leaving a trail […]
St Columba Anglican School students (top from left) Angelina McRae, Charlie Finnecy, Xavier Yates, Zaza Semchyshyn, (bottom from left) Minnie Yonge, Kira Mistry, Bronte Hollins and Summer Hodgkin. Photo: supplied. St Paul’s College Kempsey students Kaitlyn Chadwick, Sam Farrell and Gracie Campbell. Photo: supplied. STUDENTS from St Columba Anglican School in Port Macquarie (SCAS) and […]
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie secures the yacht and takes its skipper to safety. Photos: Marine Rescue NSW.
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie secures the yacht and takes its skipper to safety. Photos: Marine Rescue NSW. THE volunteers of Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have had no time to rest in the wake of the recent floods, with a solo sailor the latest to benefit from their skills and swift response. The sailor’s vessel lost […]
