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Friendly Visitor program seeks volunteers across Mid North Coast

ACROSS Laurieton, North Haven and Port Macquarie, In Great Company Volunteering is calling on community members to step forward and become Friendly Visitor volunteers for older residents. The program matches volunteers with seniors who have limited social contact, providing regular visits that offer companionship, conversation and a meaningful connection to the community. Organisers say the […]

Local News

John and Jean Hodge of Kew share their love story of 73 years

John and Jean Hodge today. John and Jean Hodge on their wedding day. SEVENTY-THREE years of marriage is a rare and remarkable milestone, and John and Jean Hodge’s story feels as though it is drawn from another time, when dances mattered, promises were kept, and love arrived with a simple question: “May I have this […]

Health

NSW Health offering subsidies to future health workers

UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]

Government

Feedback in now open on MidCoast Council’s draft plan for Taree Regional Airport growth

MIDCOAST Council has placed a new draft Strategic Plan for Taree Regional Airport on public exhibition, inviting the community to help shape how the airport develops over the next decade. Community members, aviation users and industry stakeholders can review the draft and provide feedback until Friday, 13 March 2026. The plan sets out a long-term […]

Community

Reserve Bank’s cash rate increase not welcomed by Camden Haven businesses

AS anticipated, the Reserve Bank raised the official cash rate by 25 basis points this week, taking interest rates from 3.6% to 3.85%. While expected, the news has not been welcomed by businesses in the Camden Haven area, which are experiencing a post-Christmas and school holiday slump in trade. This is particularly impacting small, independent […]

Local News

Camden Haven locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign

WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]

Regional

Flip side of Port Stephens’ offshore wind farm debate

DEBATE over the merits of an offshore wind farm off the Port Stephens and Myall Coast has reintensified in the week since Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen opened applications for a Research and Demonstration licence. Supporters of the project, including the Hunter Jobs Alliance (JA), say those who want the declared wind zone withdrawn […]

Local News

Special mention nominees recognised in Port Macquarie Hastings Council Australia Day Awards

Karen Sparkes. Photo: @SPARXY71. Robert Scott. Photo: PMHC. LOCAL Australia Day celebrations provided an opportunity to shine a light on several outstanding community members recognised through Council’s Citizen of the Year Awards. Part of the Australia Day Awards program, it recognises individuals and groups who make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the community. Reflecting […]

Community

Aussie Battlers marks four years in Laurieton as demand for support grows

PROMINENT Camden Haven charity Aussie Battlers marked four years in its current premises at the Laurieton industrial estate this month. From its beginnings in a small suburban garage, the organisation has grown to become a significant source of assistance for the region. For Christmas 2025, with the assistance of generous donations and willing volunteers, Aussie […]

Local News

Port Macquarie’s Australian Air Force Cadets 333 Squadron celebrates 35 years

Liam Higgins climbs into an AAF training plane for a pilot experience flight. Photo: Sis Higgins. Lake Cathie local, Patrick Dale at the ANZAC Day service. Photo: Cara Dale. Blake Mitchell participates at ANZAC Day march in Port Macquarie. Photo: Sis Higgins. Commanding Officer Chris Gibbs awards and farewells CUO Grace Adlington, as she turned […]