FOR many in our community, hard work in industries construction, forestry, power generation, road building and manufacturing has been a way of life. But for some, that work has come at a hidden cost. Diseases caused by asbestos and silica dust often take decades to appear. By the time symptoms develop, the connection to past […]
Council leaders from across the Mid North Coast discuss regional issues with senior NSW Government representatives.
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council leaders participated in a series of high-level meetings and regional advocacy forums in Sydney last week. Mayor Adam Roberts and General Manager Robert Fish joined council leaders from across the region as part of a Mid North Coast Joint Organisation (MNCJO) delegation to NSW Parliament. Discussions were held with senior NSW Government […]
BONNY Hills resident Christie Rogers, 30, is enjoying significant success on the Highland Dancing scene. Christie recently returned from the Champion of Champions, a biannual Highland Dancing event held this year on the Gold Coast, which attracted approximately 300 competitors from across the country and overseas. Christie achieved strong results across all her dance types, […]
Lorelei at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary the day before her release. Photo: @coffscoastwildlifesanctuary. Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary staff release Lorelei back into the wild. Photo: @alex.mcnaught. Crowds gathered at Lighthouse Beach to farewell Lorelei. Photo: @alex.mcnaught. A JUVENILE green sea turtle known as Lorelei has been successfully rehabilitated and returned to the ocean at […]
Mayor Adam Roberts with the grant recipients.
TWELVE community groups and five major event organisers have been awarded funding by Port Macquarie Hastings Council. They are Lifeline Mid North Coast, St Agnes’ Care and Lifestyle, My Selfcare Community, Flamin’ Dragons Port Macquarie, Birpai Local Aboriginal Land Council, St Thomas Anglican Church, Hastings District Flying Club and Flying School, Pappinbarra Progress Association, Laurie […]
Chan Ansell, Amy Vandenhurk, Katherine Asquith and Chrissy Bean with a copy of the Draft Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan.
THE Camden Haven community is being invited to attend a town meeting on the Draft Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan, hosted by the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will focus on gathering feedback from residents on key aspects of the plan to assist the Chamber in preparing its submission to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. […]
Renowned whale scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta. Photo: Macquarie University.
A NEW paper co-authored by Macquarie University lecturer and renowned whale scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta highlights the importance of ‘citizen scientists’ who have been integral in exposing a newly observed Humpback whale behaviour. The paper released by Macquarie University on 4 May, ahead of Australia’s annual Humpback Day (6 May), explores the distinct action of […]
Tucker has been deemed fit to transition to a new pre-release enclosure.
Tucker and his mother. Tucker has been deemed fit to transition to a new pre-release enclosure. AS A celebration of Wild Koala Day (3 May), meet Tucker, a joey born through Koala Conservation Australia’s (KCA) Wild Koala Breeding Program at Guulabaa – Place of Koala in the Cowarra State Forest. Tucker is one of seven […]
Healthy Pet Day volunteers and organisers.
MORE than 100 people brought their cats and dogs along to the Healthy Pet Day in Port Macquarie on 23 April. Hosted by the Port Macquarie RSPCA Supporter Group and held at the St Agnes Community Centre, Healthy Pet Day is for owners facing financial challenges. Their pets receive free vaccinations, vet health checks, engraved […]
