37 Chepana Street, Lake CathiePrice: $1,100,000 to $1,150,000 LOCATED on a highly sought after headland with the pristine sands of Lake Cathie beach straight across the road, this home is move-in ready, with the flexibility to make some changes to suit your style. The property boasts a light-filled master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, and two […]
Don Delport and Michael Powter.
A PAIR of Port Macquarie locals have shared their experience of attempting to get home during last week’s weather event, after visiting family in Narrabri. Don Delport and Michael Powter take up the story from here. Our flood experience We came down Oxley Highway through the “Walcha Road” and missed getting through on the highway […]
The design of the new school at Thrumster.
AUTISM Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has announced the development of a new K-6 campus in Port Macquarie. Set to open in early 2026, the new campus in Thrumster is designed to meet the growing demand for autism-specific education in the region. It will provide a purpose-built learning environment for primary schoolchildren on the autism spectrum and […]
Make-A-Wish volunteers Crystal, Tammy and Vanessa celebrate Bronson’s wish with his sister Dahlia, mum Alicia and new puppy Butter. Photo: supplied.
VOLUNTEERS from Make-A-Wish Port Macquarie are helping local children facing serious illness. The branch, founded in 2015, has 10 active volunteers from Crescent Head to Diamond Beach. Together, they create tailored Wish Journeys that give children a chance to focus on something positive, even in the middle of treatment. Tammy Frater has been a volunteer […]
DRA volunteers have been mobilised into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts.
MORE than 100 Disaster Relief Australia volunteers have deployed to assist communities of the Hunter and Mid North Coast with flood recovery. The veteran-led volunteer organisation has mobilised its volunteers into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts after the recent devastating weather event that has hit the region. Tasked […]
‘Adopt a Street – Flood relief’ - by locals, for locals. Image: supplied.
A NEW community-driven initiative is bringing together local businesses and residents from flood-impacted streets, in a demonstration of support and kindness. “Adopt a Street – Flood Support” is a grassroots response that invites local businesses to “adopt” a flood-affected street within the community. By offering everything from coffee vouchers and meals, to clean-up help or […]
Rob Dwyer (second from right) with clean-up volunteers Cr Hamish Tubman, Jedd Clarke, Simon Hancox,
Tony Johnson, Brian Barry, Aisher Hanington, Aimee Cooke, Shelby Mackenzie, Sarah Feldman and Marine Rescue
Commander Greg Davies (far right).
Rob Dwyer (second from right) with clean-up volunteers Cr Hamish Tubman, Jedd Clarke, Simon Hancox, Tony Johnson, Brian Barry, Aisher Hanington, Aimee Cooke, Shelby Mackenzie, Sarah Feldman and Marine Rescue Commander Greg Davies (far right). The clean-up crews on their way to the North Shore. Mayor Adam Roberts and MPs Pat Conaghan and Rob Dwyer […]
The husband-and-wife team of Tony and Natalie Maher. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography.
MAHER Legal proudly celebrates a significant milestone on 2 June: five years of dedicated service to the Camden Haven community. Maher Legal is not just a law firm; it’s a family-run business committed to the residents and businesses of the local area. Husband-and-wife team Tony and Natalie Maher have been actively involved in the community […]
Floodwaters have destroyed Daniel Fitzgerald and his family's home in Taree for the second time. Photo: Sharon Revell.
DANIEL Fitzgerald slept in his car for five days, watching helplessly as floodwaters slowly destroyed everything inside his home for the second time. Deadly flooding has lashed parts of NSW, resulting in five deaths, damaging up to 10,000 properties and cutting off more than 50,000 people in regional towns. The deluge did not spare Mr […]
RESIDENTS of Bonny Hills and surrounding communities are invited to attend an Energy Saving Expo on Saturday 21 June. The expo will offer practical advice and insights into cutting-edge technologies that can help households and businesses reduce their energy use and save money. The free entry event will take place at Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life […]
