DEAR Jasminda, Every time I look at the news there is a new tragedy unfolding or a new source of conflict. It’s actually getting to me. I feel that I’m in a constant state of worry wondering what will happen next. Do you have any ideas on how I can address this? Leonie B. Dear […]
Deputy Mayor Lauren Edwards and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer popped into the Fair. Photo: supplied.
Deputy Mayor Lauren Edwards and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer popped into the Fair. Photo: supplied. Landcare volunteers at their stall: Les Mitchell, Armin Fischer, Annie Gilligan, Joan Wilson and Janet Watson. Photo: supplied. Spring Fair attendees discussed gardening, erosion restoration and bushtucker with Landcare volunteers. Photo: supplied THE Lost Plot Spring Fair drew […]
Around 40 volunteers donated their time and skills to assist eight farming families in Wingham, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Burrell Creek, Taree and Kimbriki.
Around 40 volunteers donated their time and skills to assist eight farming families in Wingham, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Burrell Creek, Taree and Kimbriki. Around 40 volunteers donated their time and skills to assist eight farming families in Wingham, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Burrell Creek, Taree and Kimbriki. RURAL Aid’s Farm Recovery Event in […]
Dog fun after the rain’ by Lindie Kolver. Taken after the big rains earlier in the year. Photo: supplied.
Dog fun after the rain’ by Lindie Kolver. Taken after the big rains earlier in the year. Photo: supplied. ‘Looking for ET’ by Trevor Mills. Taken during a trip to Parkes. Photo: supplied. HASTINGS Photography Group, based in Port Macquarie, is hosting an exhibition at Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) this weekend, 19-21 September. Competition […]
THE Camden Haven Museum has received a welcome boost with the replacement of three chairs and a new television, made possible by a $1225 grant from the Kendall Op-Shop. The Kendall Op-Shop has long been a supporter of the Camden Haven Historical Society, which operates the museum. Past contributions have helped fund computers and display […]
Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography.
Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography. Visitors viewing the ‘Reflections’ exhibition at the Port Macquarie Museum. PORT Macquarie’s Historical Society has been named the inaugural recipient of the History Council of NSW History Week Award. The new award highlights the important work of grassroots organisations, often […]
A TARGETED graffiti attack has left a Port Macquarie business owner disappointed and concerned about what he sees as a growing problem in the community. Alan Stone, of Coastal Realty Strata, arrived at work last week to find his shopfront window defaced with bright orange graffiti. The words were sprawled across the glass, leaving him […]
Enzo Micallef had a fantastic weekend fishing with his dad, landing everything from mulloway to snapper. Enzo Micallef had a fantastic weekend fishing with his dad, landing everything from mulloway to snapper. A PORTION of the Port Macquarie northern breakwall has recently collapsed, and offshore boaters are advised to exercise extreme caution in the area. […]
A new gym program is one of the many ways that Endeavour Clubhouse helps its members to develop new friendships, skills and community connections.
ENDEAVOUR Mental Health Recovery Clubhouse in Port Macquarie is celebrating its 10th year of supporting people living with mental illness. The anniversary coincides with a new report highlighting the urgent need for stronger community-based mental health support. A recent government report on loneliness found that “about 15 percent of people in NSW feel lonely ‘often’, […]
Melbourne dad Trent Robertson. Oli, who battled stage 4 neuroblastoma at just two years old. TO mark the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Melbourne dad Trent Robertson will embark on the most challenging journey of his life – running 10 marathons and cycling 1,200km in just 30 days. He will raise vital funds for […]
