ALARM bells are ringing after the release of statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS) data. It shows that 66,498 hectares of native vegetation, including 32,847ha of forest and woodland, was cleared across NSW in 2023, compared to the clearing of 47,388ha of native vegetation and 21,137ha of forest and woodland in 2022. This represents a […]
Eagles players Darby Moore, Chloe Gaskin-Hogan and Matilda Hammond. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Eagles players gain selection in Newcastle Knights development squads
Eagles players Darby Moore, Chloe Gaskin-Hogan and Matilda Hammond. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Chloe Gaskin-Hogan during the April trial. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Darby Moore during the April trial. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THREE aspiring stars from the Camden Haven Eagles have secured selection to the Newcastle Knights’ development squads after a trial process which began in April. […]
2 Old Mill Road, Herons Creek is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton
2 Old Mill Road, Herons CreekPrice: $1.6m – 1.7m WELCOME to an exceptional lifestyle opportunity on 20.64 hectares (approx. 50 acres) of picturesque countryside in Herons Creek. This beautifully presented property blends timeless country charm with modern comforts, offering a peaceful rural escape just 33km from Port Macquarie and 62km from Taree. Step inside the […]
Legal Hypothetical: Family feud over finances
ALAN appoints his three children, Jim, Robert and Mary as his attorneys under a validly executed enduring power of attorney. Alan’s children are appointed “jointly and severally”, so that either one of them can use their power as Alan’s attorney without the consent of the others. Several years later, at 90 years of age, Alan […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, There has been so much hype around the gotcha moment when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught in an embrace with his chief people officer at a Coldplay concert. Why is there so much interest? Jerry P. Dear Jerry, Coldplay songs cover the gamut of emotions. It’s one thing to drive a loved […]
Port Macquarie finalists recognised in 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards
Port Macquarie Museum on Clarence Street shines. Photo: Facebook Soul Surf School’s Corey and Loren Enfield smashing waves. Photo: Facebook Positive Energy Lord Howe Island Retreat led by Belinda Johnson and Peta Alexopoulos. Photo: Facebook Reflections Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills attracts the crowds including Callum Robson. Photo: Facebook HASTINGS region tourism operators are making […]
Tom Sheppard wins top honours at Northern Zone photo competition
Tom Sheppard’s winning photo ‘Googik Dreaming’. Photo: supplied. Tom Sheppard out and about capturing photo opps. Photo: supplied. Bronwyn Ellis’ digital photo of penguins in South Georgia. Photo: Sis Higgins. Sharryn Sykes’ print photos of tiled mosques in Uzbekistan. Photo: Sis Higgins. PORT MACQUARIE photographer Tom Sheppard has taken out first place in the Australian […]
Stargazing: The energy-producing power of the sun
HOW much energy does the Sun produce in one hour? Let’s just say it’s enough to make your brain hurt. In just one hour, our Sun releases more energy than all of humanity uses in an entire year. Seriously. Every house lit up, every car driven, every phone charged, every plane flown – all could […]
John Oxley, Immediate Past President Rotary E-Club of District 9650; Benjamin Monaghan, Ambulance Service; Senior Constable David Ulherr, Port Macquarie Police; Mitchel Atherton, Australian Lifeguard Service; Michael Brumby, State Emergency Service; Nicole Crowe, Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club; Rob Britten, Port Macquarie Marine Rescue; Brendan Seed, President Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West. Photo: supplied.
Rotary honours heroes from region’s emergency services
ROTARY Club of Port Macquarie West and the Rotary E-Club of District 9650 joined forces on 15 July to host an evening honouring seven representatives from the region’s emergency services. All emergency services were invited to nominate a local member who had “gone above and beyond”, recognising their dedication and commitment to serving the Port […]
Heart of the Haven: Sandy
AFTER holidaying in the Camden Haven region for years, Sandy Waser made the move to Port Macquarie in 2014 from South Australia. With strong memories of visiting family and falling in love with the area’s natural beauty and warm sense of community, it wasn’t long before she began finding ways to give back. “I grew […]
