A scene from a 2025 bush fire ground.
WITH summer approaching and the risk of bushfires and other severe weather increasing across parts of Australia, Rural Aid is encouraging farmers to register now. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting warmer and drier conditions across parts of the country this Spring, with increased bushfire risk in several areas. The months ahead also bring the […]
A nice kingfish. Photo: Joe Edlington.
This is the second in a two-part series devoted to this topic. SOME questions worth asking This is where I think recreational fishers are entitled to ask some genuine questions. From my own experience fishing on the Mid North Coast, kingfish numbers in recent years appear to be as good as I can remember. That […]
Team photo and scenes from the grand final. Photos: Lake Cathie FC.
LAKE Cathie FC has taken out the Ladies A-Grade title after defeating the Kempsey Saints in an evenly matched grand final at Dixie Park, Port Macquarie. “It was a real back-and-forth contest, showcasing talent from both sides; both teams playing an aggressive, attacking brand of football,” said Craig Bulmer, LCFC A Grade Ladies coach. “Lake […]
Baylee Forbes wants to help women connect in creative spaces. Photo: Supplied by Baylee Forbes.
WHEN 29-year-old performance poet Baylee Forbes relocated from the Gold Coast to Lake Cathie earlier this year, she was in search of cultural connections. The new mum values spending time with other creative women. “I love seeing women connect in creative spaces,” she said. “I feel like we have a biological need to create, and […]
AS a child growing up in New Zealand I was an avid reader and dreamed of being a writer, but I lacked confidence. At university I earned a degree in languages and history before becoming a mum of three. With no clear career path I ended up working in construction administration, which I still do […]
NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements […]
Heart Health NSW Inc. new Committee members, from left, Bill Peck, Dennis Bridgeland, Jim McClellan, Phil O'Donnell, Ruth Comish, and Reg Wilkinson. Photo: Supplied.
HEART Health NSW volunteers have been recognised for their ongoing support of cardiac patients at Port Macquarie Base Hospital and their work promoting heart health across the Hastings Macleay region. The group supports people recovering from cardiac events, as well as encouraging healthier lifestyles within the community. Its walking groups have continued to grow in […]
Dementia-friendly volunteers.
NEXT week the Greater Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance (DFCA) will hold a community seminar to explore what those living in the region can do to reduce their risk of dementia. The DFCA is a not-for-profit organisation that is striving to ensure the Port Macquarie–Hastings region is more inclusive and supportive, for those with […]
ARTISTS and makers living with disability in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region are invited to apply to participate in Ability in Action // Art Exhibition 2026. This exhibition has been made possible through funding from Arts Mid North Coast, and participation is completely free for selected artists. Rachael Thorpe, disability advocate and acting secretary of the […]
THIS week has brought large southerly swell across the Mid North Coast, making conditions challenging for anglers both on the rocks and offshore. Thankfully, the forecast is looking much more promising, with conditions expected to ease by the weekend and continue improving into next week. This should open up some great opportunities to get back […]
