March 21, 2026

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Mid North Coast students and experts discuss AI and the future of the workforce St Columba Anglican School students share perspectives to a full house at the Technology Summit. Photo: Sis Higgins.
Business

Mid North Coast students and experts discuss AI and the future of the workforce

AROUND 150 business leaders, industry representatives and technology practitioners from across the Mid North Coast attended a “Future of Business – Technology Summit” in Port Macquarie on Tuesday, 17 March. Hosted by Business NSW at Panthers Port Macquarie, the summit’s primary focus was how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are reshaping education, healthcare and […]

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Farmers share insights on mental health realities in the bush Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters.
Local News

Farmers share insights on mental health realities in the bush

RURAL Aid has released the third annual Pulse of the Paddock farmer survey report, offering a candid snapshot of how Australian farmers are navigating mental health, uncertainty and the realities of life on the land. Based on the experiences of nearly 1,400 farmers surveyed during October and November 2025, Rural Aid says the report shows […]

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151 years of Kindergarten beginnings at Coopernook The 2026 Kindergarten cohort at Coopernook Public. Photo: supplied.
School

151 years of Kindergarten beginnings at Coopernook

THERE were big smiles and plenty of excitement earlier this term as the newest Kindergarten students walked through the gates at Coopernook Public School to begin their education journey. This year’s class holds a special place in the school’s history, becoming the 151st Kindergarten cohort to commence their education at the small Mid North Coast […]

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Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push The cost of fuel has shot up amid concerns about shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
Regional

Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

RATIONING fuel in Australia’s major cities to supply the regions would cause unnecessary economic and social issues, a peak motoring body says. Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil corridors, after the country was attacked by US and Israeli forces. The conflict in the Middle East has spiked […]

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MP Robert Dwyer backs new e-bike identification proposal aims to improve safety across NSW MP Robert Dwyer, Belle Property’s Sue Jogever and Shadow Minister Natalie Ward announce the e-bike initiative in Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
Regional

MP Robert Dwyer backs new e-bike identification proposal aims to improve safety across NSW

THE NSW Liberals and Nationals have revealed a plan to introduce a licence plate scheme for e-bike riders. Announced on Friday 13 March in Port Macquarie, the proposal aims to improve safety across the state, targeting young riders and commercial operators. The initiative responds to growing concerns about unsafe e-bike use in busy public areas […]

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Essential workers back union campaign for pay rise and extra leave
Local News

Essential workers back union campaign for pay rise and extra leave

RETAIL, fast-food and warehouse workers from across the Mid North Coast gathered in Port Macquarie on Thursday 5 March, to join the bid for improved pay and work-life balance. Delegates from the Union for Workers in Retail, Fast Food, Warehousing (SDA) NSW, met at the Mercure Centro to officially kick off the statewide “Better Wages […]

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Weed action program gets an update
Local News

Weed action program gets an update

FOUR-YEAR funding is being made available to local organisations to combat the impact of priority weeds, updating a previously annual grant program. The new $40.7 million NSW Weeds Action Program (WAP) is a key component of the NSW Government’s Biosecurity Action Plan, with funding being provided to 97 Local Control Authorities (LCA). Minister for Agriculture […]

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Connectivity boost for Karuah, Taree and Wauchope
Local News

Connectivity boost for Karuah, Taree and Wauchope

THE Federal Government will provide grant funding for new mobile base stations at Karuah, Taree and Wauchope in the latest round of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP), delivering 4G and 5G mobile coverage to these areas. Each site will include back-up power, with some also incorporating additional hardening measures to reinforce mobile telecommunications infrastructure. […]

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New recruits for state’s transport and roads agency Bridge Construction and Maintenance apprentice Maddi Ormsby. Photo: NSW Gov.
Business

New recruits for state’s transport and roads agency

SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]

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Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life Mikaela Carroll and her partner Ryan have left Brisbane behind and relocated to Tasmania. Photo: Mikaela Carroll.
Local News

Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life

GEN Z is leading a new wave of city dwellers eyeing a move to the regions, with almost half considering swapping skyscrapers for the great outdoors. Australians aged 18 to 29 have overtaken millennials (aged 30 to 45) as the cohort most eager to leave the city for the regions, with 49 percent considering the […]

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