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Kendall Public School community celebrates NAIDOC Week

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 […]

Regional

Local wins and missed opportunities in State Budget

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 […]

Government

Leadership competition invites young leaders to life-changing Power Trip in Canberra

YOUNG rural women and non-binary students in Years 10 to 12 from across Australia will have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Power Trip’ to the nation’s capital. Country to Canberra’s (C2C) prestigious Leadership Competition launched on Monday, opening the door for young rural leaders to embark on a four-day leadership experience designed to help […]

Regional

Veterans given free vehicle access to National Parks

THE Minns Government is extending free vehicle access to National Parks to all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders. Park entry fees for motor vehicles apply at 45 of NSW’s 895 national parks and reserves. A 2025-26 budget measure will enable veterans from around Australia to apply for a pass to enter for free. The pass is […]

Local News

NSW residents urged to purchase firewood collection authorisations this winter

FORESTRY Corporation is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests. Recent updates have been made to Forestry Corporation’s online firewood permit page. The conditions for firewood collection have also been updated and should be understood prior to entering State forests. The system now distinguishes some locations between pine and native […]

Government

Support available for farmers after floods

LOCAL Land Services (LLS) is encouraging landholders impacted by the recent floods to access the support, services and advice available to help them recover. Andrew Mulligan, Recovery Coordinator for LLS, said recovery is a process, but landholders don’t have to face it alone. “Our team of experts is on hand to assist with advice on […]

Sport

Kobie Knight leads NSW to Touch Football State of Origin win

Winners are ginners: Kobie Knight celebrating her win. Photo: supplied. Kobie and her supporters during the State of Origin series. Photo: supplied. CAMDEN Haven’s Kobie Knight scored two spectacular tries to lead her NSW Women’s 45s side to victory over Queensland in the Touch Football State of Origin (SOO) Series. The 2025 SOO series was […]

Property

2 Old Mill Road, Herons Creek is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton

2 Old Mill Road, Herons Creek4 Bed, 2 Bath, 8 CarPrice update: $1.600,000 – $1.700,000 DREAMING of a charming rural lifestyle? This stunning property seamlessly blends original country charm with modern living conveniences, offering a peaceful lifestyle and boasting 20.64Ha (50 acres) in the rolling hills of Herons Creek. Recently refreshed with new paint inside […]

Regional

Businesses and farmers to ‘take matters into their own hands’ over flood relief

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has spoken to hundreds of local farmers since the floods. Photos: supplied. MICHAEL Kemp fears as many as 95 percent of flood affected farmers and businesses in the Oxley electorate will struggle to stay in operation if the state doesn’t request a Category D declaration from the Federal Government. The […]

Event

Port Macquarie businesses dig deep for Bravehearts charity race day

Irene Balkema, Jenny Watts, jockey Luke Rolls, Tickle Me Pink, and Rick Balkema. ‘Ditto’, the Bravehearts mascot. LOCAL businesses rallied behind Tuesday’s Bravehearts charity race day, generously sponsoring each of the seven races. Naming rights were snapped up, resulting in the Coolcene Air Maiden, Dittos Keep Safe Adventure Shows Maiden, Divine Experiences Country Plate, Stone […]