June 3, 2025
Pam and Allan Wallace celebrate 70 years of marriage Pam and Allan Wallace on their wedding day. Photo: supplied.
Community

Pam and Allan Wallace celebrate 70 years of marriage

Pam and Allan Wallace on their wedding day. Photo: supplied. Allan Wallace standing out the front of the house he built for his family. Photo: supplied. Pam and Allan Wallace enjoying their 70th wedding anniversary. Photo: supplied. PAM and Allan Wallace from North Haven celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on 30 April. Their love story […]

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Joy and Malcolm Sansom dance their way to 70 years of marriage
Community

Joy and Malcolm Sansom dance their way to 70 years of marriage

Joy and Malcolm Sansom on their wedding day. Photo: supplied. Joy and Malcolm Sansom enjoying their 70th wedding anniversary. Photo: supplied. JOY and Malcolm Sansom’s remarkable romance reached a significant milestone on 30 April, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends.  Their enduring love story traces back to their teenage years, first meeting […]

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Q&A: the admins behind ‘Heads Up in the Camden Haven’ Peter Laing’s drone shot of the floodwater escaping the Bar under the hint of a rainbow is an admin favourite.
Community

Q&A: the admins behind ‘Heads Up in the Camden Haven’

Peter Laing’s drone shot of the floodwater escaping the Bar under the hint of a rainbow is an admin favourite. The admins curated regular galleries of the ‘amazing’ SES. Photos: Amber Gregoraci. A shout-out about a kookaburra stuck in the mud in Wingham helped rally volunteers. Posted by FAWNA. Memes offer a little comic relief. […]

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Footy clubs rally together in response to recent floods The local football community has rallied together in response to recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community

Footy clubs rally together in response to recent floods

  The local football community has rallied together in response to recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.   Sue, Emma, Annie and Hollie volunteering at the donation dock. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.   Club leaders Logan Marshall, Ulise ‘Big Les’ Fahina and Jarryd ‘Kiwi’ Gaskin. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.   THE Laurieton Hotel Stingrays and Camden Haven Eagles […]

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Plans released for Aspect school in Port Macquarie The design of the new school at Thrumster.
Community, School

Plans released for Aspect school in Port Macquarie

AUTISM Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has announced the development of a new K-6 campus in Port Macquarie. Set to open in early 2026, the new campus in Thrumster is designed to meet the growing demand for autism-specific education in the region. It will provide a purpose-built learning environment for primary schoolchildren on the autism spectrum and […]

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Dreams of a puppy and meeting Oscar Piastri come true for two of Port’s ‘wish kids’ Make-A-Wish volunteers Crystal, Tammy and Vanessa celebrate Bronson’s wish with his sister Dahlia, mum Alicia and new puppy Butter. Photo: supplied.
Community

Dreams of a puppy and meeting Oscar Piastri come true for two of Port’s ‘wish kids’

VOLUNTEERS from Make-A-Wish Port Macquarie are helping local children facing serious illness. The branch, founded in 2015, has 10 active volunteers from Crescent Head to Diamond Beach. Together, they create tailored Wish Journeys that give children a chance to focus on something positive, even in the middle of treatment. Tammy Frater has been a volunteer […]

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‘Adopt a Street’ to connect businesses with flood-affected neighbourhoods ‘Adopt a Street – Flood relief’ - by locals, for locals. Image: supplied.
Community

‘Adopt a Street’ to connect businesses with flood-affected neighbourhoods

A NEW community-driven initiative is bringing together local businesses and residents from flood-impacted streets, in a demonstration of support and kindness. “Adopt a Street – Flood Support” is a grassroots response that invites local businesses to “adopt” a flood-affected street within the community. By offering everything from coffee vouchers and meals, to clean-up help or […]

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Landslips close Oxley Highway at Mt Seaview in both directions Photos taken by the operators of the Ginger’s Creek Roadhouse, show the damage from one of last week’s landslips.
Community, Government, Regional

Landslips close Oxley Highway at Mt Seaview in both directions

THE Oxley Highway between Forbes River and Clay roads will remain closed until further notice because of landslips. More than 100 new landslips have been detected on this section of the highway since heavy rainfall over the past week. Engineers are urgently assessing damage and planning clean-up operations and long-term repairs. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) […]

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Scamming behaviour tipped to spike following natural disaster Authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the recent natural disaster through fake fundraising appeals. Photo: NSW SES.
Community, Regional

Scamming behaviour tipped to spike following natural disaster

PREDATORY scammer activity is predicted to skyrocket in the wake of the recent rains and flood disasters. In the aftermath of severe flooding, the State Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts. As communities recover and rebuild, authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the situation through fake […]

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Koalas ‘safe’ as hospital’s tree giveaway continues Soggy but safe, and eager for more locals to take advantage of the koala tree giveaway.
Community, Regional

Koalas ‘safe’ as hospital’s tree giveaway continues

ALL the furry residents of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and Guulabaa Visitor Centre are safe after last week’s deluge. “Despite the extreme weather, our dedicated koala care team has been onsite every day to ensure they’re protected, well-fed with fresh leaves, and closely monitored,” a spokesperson from Koala Conservation Australia told News Of The […]

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