Ray Vasukinausori, Tarai Kubukawa and Semi Kubunavanua rolled up their sleeves to help rebuild lives and communities. Photo: supplied. Ray Vasukinausori and Tarai Kubukawa install new windows as they rebuild homes one frame at a time. Photo: supplied. SAMARITAN’S Purse officially wrapped-up more than 9000 hours of hands-on flood disaster response, on Tuesday 1 July. […]
FIVE Mid North Coast rescuers have been named as finalists in the 2025 NSW Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA), honouring their outstanding service and commitment to community safety. Announced by Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib at a special event at Parliament House, the awards recognise 28 finalists across NSW. The local finalists are: […]
Andrew Dyson reeled in this remarkable 19kg cobia off the Camden Haven. He was targeting snapper with squid on 20lb line when this beauty took the bait.
THE Mid North Coast has been a bustling hub for anglers, offering a wide array of fishing opportunities despite recent rough conditions. The Camden Haven River continues to be a top spot for anglers. Rock fishing anglers have had mixed success targeting drummer, with Camden Head being a reliable location. Other nearby headlands are also […]
SURF lifesavers on the Mid North Coast came together to celebrate the achievements of clubs and their members over the 2024/25 season on Saturday night. One-hundred volunteer lifesavers, sponsors and special guests attended the annual Newcastle Permanent Awards of Excellence for Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast (SLCMNC) at the South West Rocks SLSC. Represented […]
CHECK the mics and tune up the vocal chords – Australian Idol wants to hear from you. The much-loved reality singing TV show has been uncovering some of the country’s most formidable musical geniuses since 2003 and, for the first time ever, Channel 7 wants to hear the incredible talent this region has to offer. […]
Traffic going around in circles at Wrights Road roundabout: Photo: Lindsay Moller.
Traffic going around in circles at Wrights Road roundabout: Photo: Lindsay Moller. Bumper-to-bumper traffic on Oxley Highway. Photo: Lindsay Moller. Oxley MP Michael Kemp and Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer, discuss the push to prioritise the highway’s upgrade with Mayor Adam Roberts. Photo: supplied. PORT Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts has joined the renewed push for […]
Kendall’s Ben Webber trying to break through the Rays defence. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Kendall’s Ben Webber trying to break through the Rays defence. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Stingrays player Brady Blackhall held up inches from the tryline. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Stingrays captain Cuban Piper with an offload. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Kendall Blues claimed victory on the club’s annual Andy Howe Memorial Day, with a resounding 32-6 win against […]
Lake Cathie team captain Olivia Mara. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Lake Cathie team captain Olivia Mara. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Hayley Crowle, who secured her first A Grade goal for the season. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Freya Briggs challenges the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. FRESH from a resounding 4-0 victory over Wauchope on Saturday, Lake Cathie’s Women’s Northern League A Grade side is looking ahead to upcoming […]
Local dairy farmer Tim Bale at the launch with Robert Dwyer MP and Panthers General Manager John Fearnley. Photo: supplied.
A GRASSROOTS fundraising campaign to support local dairy farmers devastated by recent floods, was launched on Monday 30 June by Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer. “The recent severe flooding has had a devastating impact on our local communities, including the dairy farmers in the Manning and Hastings region,” he said. “These hardworking families are […]
FLOOD-AFFECTED communities of the Mid North Coast came together to rally for Category D disaster funding at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday 29 June. Residents, farmers and business owners united in a call for urgent recovery support, including increased flood relief payments for primary producers from $25,000 to the maximum $75,000. A free community BBQ, provided […]
