September 27, 2026
Council to host career info session for veterans Council’s Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design, Cameron Hawkins.
Government, Health

Council to host career info session for veterans

Council’s Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design, Cameron Hawkins. Cameron Hawkins during his time serving with the ADF. PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) is hosting a Veterans Information Session, featuring representatives from the NSW Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA), TAFE NSW and RSL. The session will be held on Monday 28 July from 4:00-6:30pm […]

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CHARITY FEATURE: Rotary’s remarkable community contribution At its heart, Rotary is powered by its people.
Charity Feature

CHARITY FEATURE: Rotary’s remarkable community contribution

One of the club’s most well-known and cherished contributions is the Rotary Book Sale. At its heart, Rotary is powered by its people. AS the Rotary Club of Laurieton approaches a remarkable milestone, it is a timely opportunity to reflect on the impact this longstanding organisation has had on the Camden Haven community. In January […]

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Paddle and Pedal: Kendall Boatshed’s winter escape to Moonee Beach Moonee Beach near Coffs Harbour. Photo: Coffs Coast.
Community, Health

Paddle and Pedal: Kendall Boatshed’s winter escape to Moonee Beach

MEMBERS of the Kendall Boatshed kayaking group set off on their latest multi-day “away” paddle last month, this time heading north to the tranquil surrounds of Moonee Beach near Coffs Harbour. With kayaks, bikes, caravans and camping gear in tow, 20 paddlers set up base camp and gathered around the fire pit beneath a vivid […]

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Aussie icon John Williamson takes storytime to Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa John Williamson reads from his new children’s book ‘Koala Koala’ Photos: Koala Conservation Australia.
Local News

Aussie icon John Williamson takes storytime to Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa

John Williamson reads from his new children’s book ‘Koala Koala’ Photos: Koala Conservation Australia. Signing a copy of the book for two fans. AUSSIE music icon John Williamson has taken storytime to the bush with a visit to Koala Conservation Australia’s Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa. The visit coincides with the celebration of […]

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Lake Cathie local shares his second chance at life ahead of DonateLife Week Dennis and a special newspaper article about his brave donor at the end of the Camino Finisterre walking trail.
Health

Lake Cathie local shares his second chance at life ahead of DonateLife Week

Dennis and Karen Andrighetto recently at Rainbow Beach. Dennis and a special newspaper article about his brave donor at the end of the Camino Finisterre walking trail. DONATELIFE Week, Australia’s national awareness campaign for organ and tissue donation, will be marked this year from Sunday 27 July to Sunday 3 August. It’s a time to […]

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AFL North Coast side make history at Northern NSW Championships Isaac Luke taking on Hunter Metro. Photo: AFL North Coast
Sport

AFL North Coast side make history at Northern NSW Championships

Isaac Luke taking on Hunter Metro. Photo: AFL North Coast Mitch White does battle with Hunter Metro opposition. Photo: AFL North Coast. Port Macquarie Magpies members of the undefeated North Coast Force U17 Boys team. Photo: supplied. Brenton Mance takes on Hunter Country. Photo: AFL North Coast. THE NORTH Coast Force U17s boys side made […]

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Lake Cathie suffer narrow loss to Urunga in State Cup final Lake Cathie Football Club’s Women's Northern League A Grade side. Photo: supplied.
Regional

Lake Cathie suffer narrow loss to Urunga in State Cup final

LAKE Cathie Football Club’s Women’s Northern League A Grade suffered a narrow defeat to Urunga FC in the final of the Community Plate at the Women’s State Cup on Sunday, 13 July. Hosted at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, Urunga secured a 1-0 victory in a hard-fought encounter which could have gone either way. […]

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ECO Art Challenge exhibition at Port Central. Turtle Trouble by students of St Joseph’s Primary Wauchope. Photo: St Joseph’s Facebook.
Event

ECO Art Challenge exhibition at Port Central.

CENTRE Court at Gowings Port Central has been transformed into a vibrant hub of sustainability and creativity, as the annual ECO Art Challenge returns with a powerful message: art can drive environmental change. ECO Art Gallery is showcasing imaginative artworks created by local students from eight schools across the region, until 20 July. Each piece […]

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Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.
Regional

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

WITH droughts on one side of the country, floods on the other, and political volatility overseas, Australia’s agriculture industry has been right in the thick of it. But there is reason for “cautious optimism” in the $90.7 billion sector as uncertain conditions create both threats and opportunities for the nation’s producers, according to Bendigo Bank’s […]

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