Local favourite, the Diamond Head campground. Photo: NSW National Parks.
WITH the cost-of-living already making holidays inaccessible for many families, there are fears a proposed increase in National Park camping fees is set to deliver another blow. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp says some fees could increase so dramatically that a week-long stay at a national park campground may exceed $600, potentially pricing out local […]
Estella and her horse with some of their recent accolades. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Wauchope’s national champion Estella Sonter. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Estella and her horse with some of their recent accolades. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The special bond between Estella and her horse. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The special bond between Estella and her horse. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. NATIONAL Champion Estella Sonter was only six-years-old when she began her journey […]
Oliver Kilby from the Camden Haven Eagles sizing up his opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Oliver Kilby from the Camden Haven Eagles sizing up his opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Hunter Smith from the Camden Haven Eagles on the attack. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. U7 players in action at the TackleReady day. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. U7 players in action at the TackleReady day. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. U7 players in action at the […]
Founder of the Natty Knitters and Crocheters for the Homeless, Sam Openshaw. Photo: supplied.
THE wet and chilly weather is an important reminder to consider donating a little warmth to the Hastings’ most vulnerable residents. New and next-to-new blankets, doonas and other warm items are currently being accepted by the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West through its Winter Woollies Drive, and by Wauchope Rotary through its Winter Blanket […]
Laurieton Public School student Larni Hardy achieves her goal of competing at the state level. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
LAURIETON Public School student Larni Hardy has achieved a personal goal after swimming at the state level. Larni took to the pool in April for the prestigious NSW Primary School Sports Association (NSWPSSA) State Swimming Championships, held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Larni secured her spot in the North Coast team for the […]
Sixty-nine people were sleeping rough in February across the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area. Photo: AAP Image/Darren England.
THE NSW Government’s annual street count shows the number of people sleeping rough across the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (LGA) has increased over the past 12 months. Sixty-nine people were sleeping rough in February, up from 53 in 2024 and 43 in February 2023. Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer said the increase was […]
Viv Gunter (Runner Up) and Brett Irwin (Champion): Minor Singles Final.
18th MAY, 2025 In Wednesday Social Bowls Frank Raczka and Phil Collins claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Denis Squires and Steve McGregor. Voucher winners were Ian Hodgkinson, Frank Raczka, Gary Gleeson, John Smith, Mick Ashford and Ian Poole. The Friday Jackpot, once again, failed to be drawn with the big pot now sitting […]
From happier times, the HRA is longing to re-open the community garden.
THE Hastings Residents Association (HRA) has called a public meeting to address ongoing concerns surrounding the delayed opening of the Wauchope Community Gardens, which remain in limbo. The meeting will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 28 May at the Wauchope RSL Club. It aims to update the community on the progress of the gardens […]
The Cutty Creek Bridge between Bonny Hills and Herons Creek. Photo: Nathan Marden.
The Cutty Creek Bridge between Bonny Hills and Herons Creek. Photo: Nathan Marden. The Boulevarde at Dunbogan on Wednesday morning. The Camden Haven River rises under Stingray Bridge. Photos: Diane Solomon Westerhuis. The Camden Haven River rises under Stingray Bridge. Photos: Diane Solomon Westerhuis. The Hastings River in flood. Debris mounts at Bain Bridge. No […]
