An aerial view of the Ocean Drive duplication. Photo: PMHC.
Ocean Drive Duplication entering the final stretch
IN GOOD news for Lighthouse Beach and Camden Haven commuters, the Ocean Drive Duplication project is entering its final stage of construction. Crews started laying the asphalt atop the newly duplicated road this week with the process expected to take approximately four weeks. Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) Group Manager Chris Favaloro said while this […]
The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
Aussie Bird Count underway this week
THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday. This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025. BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around […]
Foster carers are in high demand on the Mid North Coast.
Foster carers in high demand on the Mid North Coast
MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to consider becoming foster carers due to a significant demand for children needing the love and support of a safe and stable home. Life Without Barriers’ NSW regional director for NSW Family Base Care North services, Benn Anderson, said many children are unable to live with their families […]
General Manager Robert Fish with PMHC Mayor Adam Roberts.
Robert Fish is Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s new General Manager
ROBERT Fish has been confirmed as the new General Manager of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Mr Fish has been acting in the role since the sudden departure of Dr Clare Allen in March. “Robert’s leadership during the May weather event was a particular highlight for me,” said Mayor Adam Roberts in announcing the appointment. “His strength […]
Liz Stephens welcomes the neighbourhood to the Big Block Sale in 2024.
Garage Sale Trail to be held over two weekends in November
Liz Stephens welcomes the neighbourhood to the Big Block Sale in 2024. Barry and Jenny Watson enjoying the community atmosphere at last year’s Big Block Sale. THE Garage Sale Trail began as a small community event at Bondi Beach 16 years ago and has grown into an Australia-wide event. It is being held this year […]
Rising St Joseph’s tennis stars ace opponents in Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional Final
IT was game, set and match for the tennis prodigies of St Joseph’s Primary School Laurieton (SJPS) on Monday, 20 October, when they aced their opponents in the Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional Final. The regional finals at Kendall Tennis Club welcomed more than 100 Stage 2 and Stage 3 primary school students from Forster to […]
25 Bounty Ave, Lake Cathie is on the market with Beachscape Property
25 Bounty Ave, Lake CathiePrice: $960,000 – $995,0003 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car PERFECTLY positioned in a popular pocket of Lake Cathie, this beautifully maintained three bedroom residence combines comfort, space, and lifestyle in one appealing package. Set on a generous 649m2 block, the home offers a practical floor plan with multiple living zones and […]
On the couch with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, OUR home was adorned with beautifully framed photographic memories of our travels and adventures. Over the past few visits from in-laws, these memories have all been replaced with watercolours. Is this something to embrace or something to mourn? Brett P. Dear Brett, What an unusual conundrum. Are you suggesting your in-laws are perhaps […]
Legal Hypothetical: Estranged wife gets house?
WENDY passes away, leaving four adult children. One of her children, Larry has been through an acrimonious and expensive family law property settlement and as a consequence no longer owns a home. Wendy’s other children are relatively well-off, so she makes a Will, giving her home to Larry and the rest of her estate to […]
