BETTY has two sons, Matthew and Daniel. She makes a will and sadly passes-away just a few days’ later. The will appoints Matthew as the executor. Daniel receives a lump sum legacy of $300,000 and Matthew receives the rest of the estate. When Daniel discovers that the estate is worth $3.5 million, he obtains legal […]
DEAR Jasminda, I WAS scrolling through the local community page on the weekend and came across a cheeky post. The post didn’t raise an eyebrow, but what did was the pile-on from adults hating on this young person. It seems strange that people over a certain age would stoop this low. Why are people so […]
NEW data reveals rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and retail theft have increased in NSW over the last two years. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report on 13 major criminal offences. Stealing from a motor vehicle was the only major offence to show a significant decline […]
Lyn Murphy.
LYN Murphy is one of those people whose presence makes you feel calm, inspired and hopeful all at once. From a young age, Lyn had a deep sense of compassion. She began fundraising at school, drawn to helping others and making a difference. That sense of community never left her. Over the years, Lyn has […]
Blueberry prices are expected to remain high with recent flooding destroying Australian crops. Photo: Frank Redward/AAP PHOTOS.
EYE-WATERING prices for blueberries are set to continue but shoppers will be mostly protected elsewhere from recent widespread farm flooding. Extensive rainfall and floods across northern NSW in May left thousands of farmers with crop and cattle losses. About one in four blueberries will not make the shelves this season due to the floods as […]
WHILE this past week offered a delightful stretch of sunshine, allowing many to enjoy the outdoors, it appears the coming week might bring wetter conditions. So, it was certainly a good time to get out and about while the weather was fine. The Macleay River continues to be a prime location for fishing enthusiasts. Anglers […]
PORT Macquarie and Districts Family History Society is celebrating its 40th birthday with a luncheon for current and former members. It will be held at the racecourse on Saturday 28 June. President Diane Gillespie said, “It is a year of celebrations. We’re not just having afternoon tea and a birthday cake. “As a history group […]
Paul and Amy are ready for chats, games and a feed by the smiley bus. Photo: supplied.
Paul and Amy are ready for chats, games and a feed by the smiley bus. Photo: supplied. Social worker and co-founder of 4YP Paul Condon. Photo: supplied. Amy Trotter is all smiles for the youth program. Photo: supplied. LOCAL teenagers across the Hastings region are finding a new source of connection, support, and fun, all […]
CHHS students Eva and Zahli with Flynn and Ayla from KPS enjoying the rock art activity. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
CHHS students Eva and Zahli with Flynn and Ayla from KPS enjoying the rock art activity. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. KPS school parliament prime ministers Braxton and Ava address the whole-school assembly. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. CHHS student Kitty Miller offers a cultural performance. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Yindi White delivering an Acknowledgement of Country during the NAIDOC […]
Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer (right) with Health Minister Ryan Park after this week’s State Budget. Photo: supplied.
THE 2025-2026 State Budget failed to deliver for the Oxley Highway in Port Macquarie, but MP Rob Dwyer has welcomed the funding of other local projects. “I was very pleased to see $5m in this year’s budget towards the commencement of the massive upgrade of Port Macquarie Base Hospital,” Mr Dwyer said. “[Additionally] residents in […]
