Heart Health NSW at work in the community. Heart Health NSW at work in the community. Heart Health NSW at work in the community. FOR more than two decades, Heart Health NSW Inc. – formerly known as Heart Support Australia – has been quietly making a big difference in the Port Macquarie-Hastings community. Entirely volunteer-run, […]
Bird Rock background: 45 years of honouring lost mates
AS heavy rain continues to wreak havoc up and down the coast, the surf community is calling upon Huey to deliver the goods for this weekend’s 45th Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic. At 6pm on Friday, surfers, families and friends will firstly gather at the Bird Rock memorial at Town Beach Headland to honour the […]
Help warm a heart and support Community at 3’s Winter Appeal
AS WINTER begins to tighten its grip on the Camden Haven, the harsh reality of homelessness and hardship becomes even more pronounced. For many of us, the colder months are about warm homes and hearty meals. But for too many in our region, winter brings an even heavier burden of cold nights, empty stomachs, and […]

Female league stars go head-to-head at Holli Wheeler Cup
Camden Haven High School students Cailin, Finlay and Amaya sizing up the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Taela from Camden Haven High School bursting down the sideline. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Camden Haven High School students stopping the opposition in their tracks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Holli Wheeler Cup kicked into action at Stuart Park, Port Macquarie […]
Pope Leo XIV’s election celebrated across Australia, including the Mid North Coast
THE Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has welcomed the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the ACBC, extended his congratulations on behalf of the Church in Australia. “The Catholic Church in Australia assures Pope Leo […]

Event and community funding announced
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has allocated almost $75,000 to local organisations through its Major Events and Community Grants programs. “These grants reflect our commitment to supporting the people and organisations who enrich our communities, promote cultural expression, and contribute to our growing local economy,” Mayor Adam Roberts said. “By supporting both grassroots initiatives and large-scale events, […]
Government funding to fast-track more than 1800 new homes in Port Macquarie
MORE than 1800 new homes are to be fast-tracked across the Port Macquarie-Hastings following a major investment in housing and planning by the Minns Government. Council will receive $200,000 through round three of the NSW Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund for its “Port Macquarie planning control review to unlock housing”. The funding will support the […]
State awards to recognise emergency services volunteers
EMERGENCY services volunteers will be recognised for the first time in the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Centre for Volunteering added this seventh category to its annual celebration, following the announcement in March of the Premier’s Flood Emergency Citation. The citation ensures that the unique and vital contributions of emergency responders and […]
Digital concerts celebrate Mid North Coast artists
ARTS Mid North Coast has announced the launch of a series of MiNi (digital) Concerts, as a celebration of the incredible musical talent emerging from the region. Delivered in partnership with MusicNSW, MiNi (digital) Concerts is an online music series that offers local artists both a platform to reach wider audiences and a professional development […]

Families beg Council to ‘let the kids play’ as field closures continue to disrupt sport
WHEN the Camden Haven Eagles U14 girls took to the field at Stuart Park against the Port Macquarie Sharks on Friday night, it marked the first time in two weeks that both teams had played. “It was so much fun to get wet, get dirty, and just have a run around,” said one of the […]