FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says it’s time for the Coalition to “get on with the job” after a leadership spill saw Angus Taylor oust Sussan Ley from the role of Opposition Leader. Mr Taylor defeated Ms Ley by 34 votes to 17 in a ballot held last Friday morning, making him the third […]
Buyers are once again looking to escape to the regions in search of a better value and quality of life. Photo: PMHC.
WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]
A sign at the northern end of Shelly Beach showing where the local SMART drumlines are deployed each day. Photo: Matt Taylor.
A FLURRY of shark activity has been recorded off Port Macquarie beaches this month, with nine separate reports logged in seven days, including the evacuation of swimmers at Town Beach last Monday. The alerts were published through Dorsal Shark Reports – Australia, a national reporting service that compiles information from official government channels, the public, […]
CHARGES have been laid as detectives investigate fraud and stealing offences allegedly committed in car parks in dozens of locations across NSW, including the Mid North Coast. Officers attached to North West Metropolitan Region established Strike Force Pitstop to investigate incidents reported across the state, from Newcastle to Wagga Wagga and including several suburbs across […]
Wauchope’s JRLFC, which fielded last year’s Group 3 U15 GTK and U15 T2 Boys Premiers, faces hefty ground fees. Photo: Group 3 Junior Rugby League.
Wauchope’s JRLFC, which fielded last year’s Group 3 U15 GTK and U15 T2 Boys Premiers, faces hefty ground fees. Photo: Group 3 Junior Rugby League. The Regional Stadium in Port Macquarie, which has just undergone a seating upgrade, is still listed on Council’s website as unavailable. WINTER sports groups in the Camden Haven and Hastings […]
10.01.26 Race 1 Summer Point Score Div 2. 1. Vamos – Simon Gandy/Esra Mert 2. Club North Haven – Chris Watt/Louis Castleton 3. Reflections Dave and Jaysea Castleton 4. Rumpus – Dereck and Sid Ayriss 5. A Laser – Bob Dewar 6. Laser – Cath Everden Div 3. Three Brothers Landscape – Syd Castleton/ Triztyn […]
ON the 31st of January, 12 swimmers from our club competed at Swimming North Coast 2026 Speedo Sprint Heats at Kempsey. The swimmers achieved 28 PBs and 19 placings together. There were two Speedo Sprint Heats, one in Kempsey for South and one in Alstonville for North, and the results are combined to determine who […]
RUTH never married and never had any children. When Ruth passes away, she leaves an estate worth $1.5 million. This includes a substantial superannuation fund, which was paid to her estate. Ruth’s last will appoints her only surviving sibling, Gary, as her executor, who also receives a 50% share of the estate, after the payment […]
DEAR Jasminda, MY ex-boyfriend is in many significant family photos such as Christmases, weddings, birthdays and other occasions. Now we are no longer together, what on earth do I do with all the pictures? It upsets me to look at them, but I don’t want to forget the occasions. Rachel P. Dear Rachel, This one […]
IF you’re looking for calmer waters this week, the local wharfs and river mouths are the go-to spots for bream. However, the real standout has been the flathead fishing, it’s been nothing short of exceptional. Local anglers are landing impressive catches near Pelican Island and the Limeburners Creek entrance. For the best results, try using […]
