August 29, 2026
Port Macquarie Boxing Club’s historic Fight Night returns The card will be stacked with many promising seasoned and amateur fighters, supported by the coaches from Port Macquarie Boxing Club. Photo: supplied.
Sport

Port Macquarie Boxing Club’s historic Fight Night returns

Local fighter Jess Messina is the main event at The Homecoming Fight Night on 18 April. Photo: supplied. The card will be stacked with many promising seasoned and amateur fighters, supported by the coaches from Port Macquarie Boxing Club. Photo: supplied. IT’S been a decade in the making, but Port Macquarie Boxing Club is ready […]

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More than $46k boost for local sporting clubs Blair Maxwell from Laurieton Tennis Club and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer.
Sport

More than $46k boost for local sporting clubs

Blair Maxwell from Laurieton Tennis Club and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer. David Relf and Mick Bulmar from Mid North Coast Veteran Cricket Association with Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer (centre). NINE sporting clubs across the Port Macquarie electorate will benefit from a combined $46,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program […]

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Legal Hypothetical: Enough is a feast
Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: Enough is a feast

RUTH has five children. She makes a will leaving the whole of her estate to all of her children equally. When Ruth passes away, her estate is valued at $1.5 million. Ruth’s youngest son, Roger, makes a family provision claim against the estate, seeking a right to reside in Ruth’s home for life and in […]

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Community displays ongoing support for B2B shared pathway Committee President Penny Small addresses the community meeting.
Community

Community displays ongoing support for B2B shared pathway

THE Laurieton United Services Club was the venue for a lively community meeting held by the Beach to Beach Shared Pathway Committee on Tuesday, 31 March. More than 180 people joined Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer, Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts, Council General Manager Robert Fish, and Director of Community Infrastructure Ben Wood to […]

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High fuel prices drive ‘massive spike’ in e-bike sales More people are contemplating buying e-bikes, Bicycle Industries Australia members say. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS.
Local News

High fuel prices drive ‘massive spike’ in e-bike sales

ELECTRIC bike sales are surging as rising fuel costs push commuters to find a cheaper way to get around, industry figures say. While Australian e-bike sales have been climbing for years, retailers say recent fuel price pressures have sharply accelerated the trend. “We’ve seen a massive spike in interest in e-bikes in the last couple […]

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CCTV released in Port Macquarie assault investigation Police wish to speak with the occupants of this vehicle.
Local News

CCTV released in Port Macquarie assault investigation

DETECTIVES have released CCTV images of a vehicle as an investigation continues into a serious assault in Port Macquarie late last year. About 10.20pm on Wednesday 12 November 2025, emergency services were called to the corner of Buller and Hollingsworth Street, Port Macquarie, following reports of an assault. Inquiries revealed that a man was walking […]

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31 St Lucia Pl, Bonny Hills is on the market with Beachscape Property
Property

31 St Lucia Pl, Bonny Hills is on the market with Beachscape Property

31 St Lucia Pl, Bonny Hills4 bed, 3 bath 2 car456m2 blockPrice:  $1,300,000 – $1,3500,000 NESTLED within the scenic beauty of Bonny Hills, this nearly-new, elegant residence offers a private sanctuary, enhanced by calming coastal breezes and elevated distant views of the mountains, ocean and coastline. From the moment you step inside, the open-plan living […]

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Donation speeds up lifesaving response at Camden Haven SLSC Members of Port Macquarie and Laurieton Rotary Clubs, and Camden Haven SLSC.
Local News

Donation speeds up lifesaving response at Camden Haven SLSC

A $4500 DONATION from the Rotary Clubs of Laurieton and Port Macquarie West has allowed new roller doors to be installed at Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), improving emergency response times. The Camden Haven SLSC has been serving the local community since 1956, with a record of zero drownings between the flags. Keeping […]

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Hornshaw warns of five-year cumulative blow-out in Council rates and charges The Cowarra Water Supply Scheme is one of Council’s key infrastructure projects. Photo: PMHC.
Local News

Hornshaw warns of five-year cumulative blow-out in Council rates and charges

Libertarian Councillor Mark Hornshaw. Photo: supplied. The Cowarra Water Supply Scheme is one of Council’s key infrastructure projects. Photo: PMHC. THE only councillor to vote against the draft budget for the Port Macquarie-Hastings is warning of a cumulative blow-out in rates and charges, while Council is warning of a reduction in services if the increases […]

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