COMMUNITY members from across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region will come together on 8 March to fundraise for research into type 1 diabetes (T1D). The fundraising walk is organised by Breakthrough T1D (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), a leading supporter of global research into the condition. The local event is part of the organisation’s annual […]
ADVERTISING FEATURE: The power of volunteering with Girl Guides
The Camden Haven Girl Guides need more volunteers to run their valuable programs. The Camden Haven Girl Guides need more volunteers to run their valuable programs. The Camden Haven Girl Guides need more volunteers to run their valuable programs. GIRL Guides has a proud tradition of providing fun activities, skills development and advocacy for young […]
Mitchell Job continuing proud family tennis tradition in Laurieton
SIXTEEN-year-old Camden Haven High School student Mitchell Job first picked up a tennis racket when he was six years old. Ten years later his love for the game has continued to grow, and he juggles six hours of practice each week alongside the increasing academic demands of Year 11. He is coached by Quinn Sylow […]
When the AFL North Coast season starts on April 11, the feature of the opening round will be the women’s competition. Photo: AFL North Coast.
Countdown to the start of the AFL North Coast season has begun
THE fixture for the 2026 AFL North Coast senior competition has been finalised and it’s now little more than six weeks until the season begins. When the first bounce of the season takes place on April 11, the AFL North Coast will have five clubs fielding teams in the Senior Men’s and Reserves competitions and […]
Kew Bowling Club
15th FEBRUARY, 2026 In Wednesday Social Bowls, Ray Pantlin, Jeff Wylie and Neil Verner were the top dogs, claiming first prize. The Runners Up were Rocky Davis, Darren “Rooster” Darcy and Nick Cooke. Voucher winners were Neil Verner, Cliff Kerr, Barrie Isaac and Lyndsay Moran. Viv Gunter missed out this time. In the Friday Cashpot […]
Legal Hypothetical: Probe into late-life transfers
ALAN makes a will, leaving the whole of his estate to his three daughters. However, shortly before he passes away, he makes a new will, leaving the whole of his estate to his neighbour, Henry. When Alan passes away, his daughters seek legal advice and soon commence proceedings. Henry says that he had formed a […]
FISHING: Shootouts, mackerel, and local legends
I SPENT the weekend down at Nelson Bay for the 2026 Garmin Billfish Shootout, and man, what an event. With over 100 boats hitting the water, the atmosphere was unreal and it was easily one of the best tournaments I’ve seen in a while. It was also great to see some of our local Port […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, My wife recently picked every green mango off our tree because she was worried about possums and bats. Now we have green mangoes all over the house and they don’t seem to be ripening. Has she made a fatal mistake? George F. Dear George, Since I’m not a mango expert, I was tempted […]
Molly Croft, the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year, with Minister Jodie Harrison (left), her mother Ange, and Minister Jihad Dib. Photo: Salty Dingo.
Nominations open for 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open, with family, friends and work mates urged to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state. The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in […]
L925I significantly reduces the efficacy of pyrethroid miticides in managing affected mite populations.
Varroa mite showing resistance to chemical treatments
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed the first case of Varroa mite pyrethroid resistance in the state. Laboratory testing at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute identified a known genetic mutation, L925I, which causes pyrethroid resistance in Varroa mites. DPIRD Honey Bee Technical Specialist, Elizabeth Frost, said L925I significantly reduces […]
