THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025. Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney. It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted […]
Kendall Tennis Club celebrates successful Junior Summer Friday competition
Players, umpires and coaches from the Kendall Tennis Club’s summer competition. Photos: supplied. KENDALL Tennis Club celebrated the successful completion of its Junior Summer Friday competition on 16 May. The competition is divided into three divisions – Orange Ball, Green Ball and A Grade – using the Coloured Ball Rating (CBR Rating) system introduced by […]
Legal Hypothetical: Mutual Wills challenged in Supreme Court
PETER and Penny have a daughter, Diane and a son, Daniel. Peter and Penny purchase a home in which to live with Daniel. The property is registered in Daniel’s name. Later, Daniel moves-out and Peter and Penny continue to reside in the property. Peter and Penny enter into a Deed with Daniel to the effect […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, THE other night, my brother-in-law invited himself over for dinner. However, I had not prepared enough for him (as he was unannounced), and he got annoyed and left. Now he won’t reply to either my husband’s or my messages. How do you suggest I go about this? Normine B Dear Normine, I’m picking […]
Exploring the depths: A passion for deep drop fishing
WITH recent weather significantly impacting local fishing, I wanted to share insights into one of my favourite angling passions deep dropping. The Mid North Coast offers some of Australia’s premier deep drop locations. This technique, long utilised by commercial fishers, targets species found in depths of up to 600 metres. I still recall, as a […]

The Comedy of Errors brought to life in Taree
MIDCOAST Community Theatre brought Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” to life at Taree Universities Campus on Friday 16 May. “My love of Shakespeare began in 1993 while studying Othello and I continued studying him at university in literature and acting studies,” said Director and Producer Catherine Watson. “I also played The Abbess and Merchant One […]
A ‘magic carpet ride’ through the musical world in Lakewood
SYMPHONY orchestra Sinfonia MNC will bring their unique and classical sounds to Camden Haven Anglican Church in June. Sinfonia’s members come from across the Mid North Coast, including Port Macquarie, Camden Haven, Harrington, Taree, Wingham, Hallidays Point, Tuncurry and Nabiac. Elizabeth Berry, leader of the Board of Sinfonia, said the orchestra was formed in 1999 […]
Heart of the Haven: Anissa Hilton
AFTER moving to Camden Haven from Orange in 1998 and serving the local community at the Commonwealth Bank Branch in Laurieton for the past 23 years, Anissa Hilton began a journey in martial arts that has since grown into a passion and a purpose. What started in 2011 as a mum watching her daughter train […]

CSU awards more than $300k in scholarships to Hastings students
FIFTY-SEVEN students from the Port Macquarie-Hastings region will receive financial support through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust this year. The total value of the scholarships is $335,926. The amount is part of the $3m awarded to students across all six CSU campuses. Recipients in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region were the first to be presented with […]
Bonny Hills father and son rolling-up to one of Australia’s fastest growing sports
Jake Everden joins his father Scott on the basketball court. Photo: Sue Stephenson. The Rollers lost to the Coffs Stingrays but won against Newcastle in Round 11. Photos: Sue Stephenson. The Rollers lost to the Coffs Stingrays but won against Newcastle in Round 11. Photos: Sue Stephenson. Hub leader Meredith Evans with four-time Paralympian Gerry […]