FROM humble beginnings in 2012 in a Melbourne pub, the “Tough Guy Book Club” has expanded globally. Founded by Shay Leighton, it is a network of men who are “about reading books, hitting the pub with the goons, and rowdy conversations.” Port Macquarie has its own chapter, which meets at 7pm at Finnian’s Irish Tavern […]
Participants at the ‘Blooming Portraits’ workshop at Port Macquarie Museum. Photo: PMM.
Participants at the ‘Blooming Portraits’ workshop at Port Macquarie Museum. Photo: PMM. Karen Karta and Kelli Williams at the opening of ‘Living Life in Colour’ at the Port Macquarie Hastings Library. Photo: Pauline Cain. Participants (with Casey Baldwin from Intergen Connect in the centre) at the Intergenerational Creative Workshops at Port Macquarie Hastings Library. Photo: […]
Friends Janet Leeder, Pamela Brewer and Julie Miller enjoying morning tea in the Port Macquarie CWA rooms. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Port Macquarie CWA Branch members Wendy Evans, Helena Ross, Pat Banister, Janis Miles, Joan Branch, Robyn Baker and Tiffany Brooks. Photo: Pauline Cain. Friends Janet Leeder, Pamela Brewer and Julie Miller enjoying morning tea in the Port Macquarie CWA rooms. Photo: Pauline Cain. CWA member Robyn Baker, sharing morning tea with her granddaughter, Melissa Baker. […]
Writers Tracey Brenton, Maggie Walters and Fiona McArthur with MC Wendy Haynes presenting the self-publishing panel. Photo: Pauline Cain. Poets Rex Twomey, Alanna Alfaro and Ian Keast. Photo: supplied. PORT Writers hosted “Writers for Writers 2026” at Port Panthers on the weekend of 6-8 March. The volunteer-run festival featured both commissioned writers and self-publishers. President […]
Port Macquarie ranks in solar installations. Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels
PORT Macquarie ranks as the ninth highest electorate in NSW for solar uptake, as regional communities continue to drive the state’s renewable energy transition. The latest data, released by the NSW Government, shows households and businesses in regional NSW account for nine of the top ten electorates for rooftop solar installations. The Oxley electorate – […]
Archie needed 14 teeth removed and lip surgery and is now happy and healthy. Photo: Sis Higgins.
MARCH is National Pet Adoption Month, with animal lovers encouraged to consider welcoming a cat or dog into their home while supporting animal welfare efforts across the country. RSPCA Australia CEO Richard Mussell said hundreds of cats and dogs are currently available for adoption. “March is looking like a wonderful time to make a new […]
GWAC CEO Gulwanyang Moran celebrating at the Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Picnic in Wauchope. Photo: @KAMRAfilms.
GWAC CEO Gulwanyang Moran celebrating at the Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Picnic in Wauchope. Photo: @KAMRAfilms. Children celebrating at the Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Picnic in the park. Photo: @KAMRAfilms. GATHANGGA Wakulda Aboriginal Corporation (GWAC) has launched its Strategic Plan, setting out a community-led roadmap for the future of Gathang language across the […]
CWA members at the Mid North Coast Group Land Cookery competition: (l-r) Joy Pengilly, Rhonda Merchant, Lexie Burton, Denise Hawdon, Barbara Reichert and judge Ellice Schrader. Photo: Pauline Cain.
LAND Cookery, a Country Women’s Association competition, is celebrating its 75th year. Ahead of the CWA state conference in Forster in May, the Wauchope branch hosted the Mid North Coast Group’s Land Cookery and Friendship Day at Wauchope RSL Club on Thursday 19 February. It was attended by 52 members from 11 branches, spanning Gloucester […]
Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied.
Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied. Tim Maddren and Mat Brooker tell the story of ‘The Man From Snowy River. Photo: supplied. THE crew from Got Ya Back Productions is weaving their way through Banjo Paterson country this week, as they begin a NSW run of their theatrical production, “BANJO”. The musical […]
Goodstart Early Learning CEO Dr Ros Baxter says nothing is more critical than children's safety. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
AUSTRALIA’S childcare workers are on “ick” alert as they scramble to rebuild public trust after the sector was engulfed in sexual abuse scandals and widespread safety concerns. A Senate inquiry into the troubled industry moved to Brisbane on Monday as it probes quality and safety in the nation’s early childhood education and care system. It […]
