THE first report of an inquiry into community safety has been tabled, highlighting an urgent need for early intervention to deal with the complex social drivers of youth crime in regional and rural NSW. Since adopting the inquiry on 20 March 2024, the Committee of Law and Safety received almost 200 submissions and conducted hearings […]
Member for Lyne Alison Penfold, who represents the National Party.
ALISON Penfold is now officially the Federal Member for Lyne, after the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) formally declared the ballot result on Wednesday. In an electorate reeling from the recent flood disaster, Ms Penfold said the news came at a time when it was difficult to focus on anything other than supporting the community on […]
Pam and Allan Wallace on their wedding day. Photo: supplied.
Pam and Allan Wallace on their wedding day. Photo: supplied. Allan Wallace standing out the front of the house he built for his family. Photo: supplied. Pam and Allan Wallace enjoying their 70th wedding anniversary. Photo: supplied. PAM and Allan Wallace from North Haven celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on 30 April. Their love story […]
Joy and Malcolm Sansom on their wedding day. Photo: supplied. Joy and Malcolm Sansom enjoying their 70th wedding anniversary. Photo: supplied. JOY and Malcolm Sansom’s remarkable romance reached a significant milestone on 30 April, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Their enduring love story traces back to their teenage years, first meeting […]
Peter Laing’s drone shot of the floodwater escaping the Bar under the hint of a rainbow is an admin favourite.
Peter Laing’s drone shot of the floodwater escaping the Bar under the hint of a rainbow is an admin favourite. The admins curated regular galleries of the ‘amazing’ SES. Photos: Amber Gregoraci. A shout-out about a kookaburra stuck in the mud in Wingham helped rally volunteers. Posted by FAWNA. Memes offer a little comic relief. […]
Sunset Gallery artists prepare for the Art Trail. Photo: supplied
ARTISTS and makers across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region will open their doors on 7 and 8 June as part of the Hastings Arts Trail. The event invites the public into private studios, workshops and shared spaces, to meet local creatives and view their work. The trail stretches from Wauchope to Port Macquarie’s CBD and industrial […]
The local football community has rallied together in response to recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
The local football community has rallied together in response to recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Sue, Emma, Annie and Hollie volunteering at the donation dock. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Club leaders Logan Marshall, Ulise ‘Big Les’ Fahina and Jarryd ‘Kiwi’ Gaskin. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Laurieton Hotel Stingrays and Camden Haven Eagles […]
Aedes aegypti mosquito ready for a meal, followed by laying eggs in your birdbath. Photo: Dr Cameron Webb.
Aedes aegypti mosquito ready for a meal, followed by laying eggs in your birdbath. Photo: Dr Cameron Webb. This backyard birdbath, filled by the recent rains, contains dozens of mosquito larvae that can mature within a week. The black spots are mosquito eggs or pupae, ready to hatch. MOSQUITO numbers are set to soar due […]
Camden Haven’s Cailan George, Nadia Bligh, Taela Cummins, Hayley Smith, Amaya Barker and Finlay Bell. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Camden Haven’s Cailan George, Nadia Bligh, Taela Cummins, Hayley Smith, Amaya Barker and Finlay Bell. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Cailan George (U17s Camden Haven Eagles). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Nadia Bligh (U17s Camden Haven Eagles). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Taela Cummins (U17s Camden Haven Eagles). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Hayley Smith (U17s Port Breakers). Photo:Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Amaya Barker (U15s […]
WELCOME to your dream rural retreat on 20.64Ha (50acres) in Herons Creek! This stunning property offers the perfect blend of original country charm with the convenience of modern living, providing a serene rural lifestyle amidst nature’s beauty. This home features four spacious bedrooms, providing plenty of room for family and guests. The two bathrooms are […]
