A FLASH mob of around 100 singers will converge in a Port Macquarie carpark this evening to help kick off the highly anticipated ArtWalk. The friendly singing flash mob hopes to repeat the success of a flash sing that took place in March during the NSW Seniors Festival in Port Macquarie. Singers from 10 community […]
Future stars shine at SAP Gala Day on the Coffs Coast
MORE than 300 of the region’s most promising young footballers converged on the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday 31 May for a massive Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP) Gala Day. A total of 26 teams from across Northern NSW, stretching from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour, took part in the event, with players aged from under-10s to […]
Game on for Camden Haven Redbacks’ youngest referees
DUSTIN (Dusty) Monaghan, Jordan Parson and Riley Oxenbridge have all blown the whistle on the start of their refereeing careers. They are among four young boys and one girl who have stepped up to referee for the Camden Haven Redbacks this season. “Football Mid North Coast runs a young games leader course and that helps […]
Test smoke alarms ahead of winter
WITH 1 June marking the first day of winter, residents are being urged to test their smoke alarms as part of the national safety reminder for Smoke Alarm Action Day. As temperatures drop, the risk of house fires increases due to greater use of heaters, electric blankets, fireplaces, and cooking appliances. At the same time, […]
Bob Donato’s decades of Lifeline service
Port Macquarie Lifeline celebrating Volunteer Week Bob Donato cutting his 20-year celebration cake. STALWART volunteer Bob Donato has been recognised for his 20 years of service to Lifeline in Port Macquarie. Mr Donato was presented with a service award honouring his two decades of dedication during National Volunteer Week, which ran from 18-24 May. Each […]
CSU graduations celebrated at the Glasshouse
Paramedicine graduate Ryan Ostermann with Vice Chancellor Renée Leon. Jasmine Kaur is graduating from Nursing. Caitlin Spora, Ella Maynard, Abbey Macleod, Lydia Higgins, Alyssa Shaw are graduating from Occupational Therapy. A crowd shot before the ceremony. CHARLES Sturt University (CSU) celebrated the graduation of approximately 352 students at four ceremonies at The Glasshouse on Wednesday […]
Citizen science at work in Dunbogan
Andy McCoubrie and his son Will installing a camera in a tree hollow on their property. Side-on view of a hollow created by the McCoubries. A koala captured by a monitoring camera. NETTE and Andy McCoubrie are passionate environmentalists and conservationists who are dedicated to regenerating and preserving the bush on their 25-acre property in […]
Printed Edition 29 MAY 2026
Strong wins for Magpies juniors and seniors
A TRIP to Woolgoolga failed to slow down the Magpies in Round 7 of the AFL North Coast senior season, with two strong wins to close out the Indigenous Round. The Port Macquarie senior women (31) defeated the Northern Beaches Blues (26) at Wiigulga Sports Complex on Saturday. Their performance was described as tough and […]
20 Pindari Drive, Dunbogan, is on the market with Stone Real Estate
SET amongst the natural surrounds of Timbarra Estate, this inviting coastal residence captures the essence of relaxed Camden Haven living. Framed by a peaceful bush outlook and positioned just a short stroll from the beach via direct estate access, the home presents a lifestyle opportunity that feels both private and connected to nature. Designed across […]
