The inaugural event was a huge success. Photo: supplied. Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied. The popular Highland Dancing. Photo: supplied. Dressing up is always fun. Photo: supplied. WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Saturday, 8 November, starting at 9am. The event, now in its […]
Halloween-themed Skate Jam coming to Lake Cathie
Skater Sam Saddleton. Peter Terp demonstrates his style. THE Port Macquarie and Camden Haven skate scene is gearing up for a Halloween-themed skate event at Lake Cathie Skate Park on Friday, 31 October. Running from 5pm until late, the Halloween Skate Jam has been organised by Curb Lordz Skate Supply, a grassroots project started by […]
Rotary Club of Laurieton seeks donations of preloved books for summer sale
THE Rotary Club of Laurieton is calling on the community to donate quality preloved books for its upcoming Summer Book Sale, to be held in January at the Laurieton United Services Club. The popular event will run for 10 days and is expected to once again draw book lovers of all ages. The Rotary Book […]
Planning Minister Paul Scully says the NSW government is supporting housing growth in the regions. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
Infrastructure ‘key’ offers to unlock regional housing
SOME regional Australians may get a reprieve from the housing crisis as councils are offered interest relief to build more drains, roads, and other infrastructure. Though many parts of regional Australia have ample residential land, it often isn’t ready for development due to a lack of funding and planning for critical infrastructure, a 2024 national […]
Early work begins on Pacific Highway Interchange at Harrington and Coopernook roads
EARLY work is underway on the Pacific Highway–Harrington Road intersection upgrade. The Australian and NSW Governments are investing $60 million in an interchange with an overpass that connects Harrington and Coopernook roads over the Pacific Highway. “The project will improve road safety by removing the right hand turns on and off the highway, while also […]
The training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Aboriginal community. Photo: supplied.
Old fire practices rekindled as Aboriginal communities collaborate with Forestry Corporation
The training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Aboriginal community. Photo: supplied. ABORIGINAL communities across the NSW North Coast are working with Forestry Corporation of NSW to integrate cultural burning into government bushfire management frameworks. These local partnerships, under the Federal Government-funded Fire, Country and People program, aim to strengthen […]
Mayor Adam Roberts with council staff and guests at the Cowarra Off-Creek Storage Dam. Photos: PMHC.
Cowarra Dam milestone highlights need for expansion
Mayor Adam Roberts with council staff and guests at the Cowarra Off-Creek Storage Dam. Photos: PMHC. PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is celebrating two decades since the opening of Cowarra Dam – a critical source of the region’s water supply. Council staff and guests gathered at the site in the Cowarra State Forest earlier this week to […]
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New online tool to support farmers prepare for and recover from natural disasters
A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock. Federal […]
Coffee and Chat event tackling social isolation in the Camden Haven
THE $5 Coffee Charity Fund Inc has launched a regular “Coffee and Chat” event to build community in Camden Haven. Held from 2-4pm on Mondays at the Camden Haven Anglican Church, the weekly gathering is specifically targeted at those who are experiencing social isolation. The church has a beautiful outdoor area to sit in, with […]
