NEW data has revealed the increasingly critical role women are playing in the construction industry. The number of women enrolling in construction trades courses has more than doubled in the five years to 2025, according to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Among them is Port Macquarie’s Breanna Alpen, 19, a promising rugby […]

TRADITIONAL custodians have joined growing community opposition to the NSW Government’s proposed preschool at Tacking Point Public School, describing the consultation process as “tokenistic” and disrespectful to Country. Proud Birpai man Mat Rumble, speaking on behalf of himself and senior Birpai Elder Aunty Rhonda, said Aboriginal concerns about the project were “not heard” by the […]

WITH Year 12 students having received their HSC results on Thursday 18 December, a local careers advisor said it’s an important time to remind students that final scores don’t determine long term success. Heritage Christian School Careers Advisor Liza Hone said results represent one step, not an end point. “Your result isn’t everything. “If you […]

Addison Lunn. Addison Lunn and Charlotte Gillespie. ADDISON Lunn is the 2025 winner of the Zonta Club of Port Macquarie’s Young Women in Leadership Award. The year 12 student from Hastings Secondary College was presented with her award and $500 prize money at a recent dinner with club members. “Addi has shown leadership qualities from […]

PORT Macquarie Adventist School (PMAS) has reached a major milestone, welcoming its first Year 12 students. It marks the fulfilment of a long-held dream to offer a full education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. For many in the school community, reaching Year 12 has been years in the making. More than 30 years after the […]