THE new Moorland Public Preschool has opened its doors, providing local children with greater access to quality early childhood education and giving families more opportunities to prepare their children for a successful start to school. Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer said the new preschool would be a valuable addition to the Moorland community, supporting local […]

FIRST Nations artists, makers and producers will take centre stage at the inaugural Djarii Markets in Taree on Saturday, 10 October. Presented by Reconciliation Taree and Manning Regional Art Gallery, the event will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural strength. Reconciliation Taree secretary Kate Everingham said the markets were inspired by […]

UNDER proposed amendments to the Fisheries Management Act 1994 before the NSW Parliament, aquaculture lease terms will double from 15 to 30 years, giving businesses greater certainty to invest, innovate and plan for the long term. These proposed changes will benefit 235 oyster aquaculture businesses, operating 2,421 aquaculture leases in 18 Local Government Areas along […]

ABORIGINAL Pathways to Water Operations is a two-week, culturally safe program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to build practical skills, explore career opportunities and prepare for work in water operations. Participants were selected from across the Mid North Coast to complete the program in Port Macquarie throughout September, with training delivered by Fusion […]

ACROSS NSW 46 Marine Rescue units comprising 3,500 volunteers are gearing up for their busiest time of year as the weather warms up and boat owners take to coastal waters. To ensure preparedness, this month 10 members of the crew at Marine Rescue Camden Haven refreshed their firefighting skills in a three-hour workshop at their […]

COMMUNITY groups across the Mid North Coast are being invited to apply for a new grant designed to help turn their ideas for a local project into reality. The Community Grant will give an organisation access to professional building design and council application services, helping it take the early steps needed to progress a community […]

Pictured with Dunbogan’s new surf rescue tube are, from left, Chris Bawn, Greg Bovis, Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer and Jo Bovis. Photo: Supplied. A small memorial that formed following the drowning touched the family. Photo: Supplied. Melissa Austin, who sadly drowned while saving her son earlier this year. Photo: Supplied. A NEW surf […]

Hastings Landcare volunteers gather before beginning an earlier riverside clean-up. Photo: Hastings Landcare. The ‘fruits’ of a Hastings Landcare clean-up. Photo: Hastings Landcare. THE Camden Haven River foreshore will get a Spring Clean-Up on 26 September. From 9am, Hastings Landcare group members and local volunteers will collect litter along the pathway from Laurieton’s Marine Rescue […]

SINCE 2009, Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program has supported regional communities’ clubs, schools and charities, disbursing $3.07 million this year alone. Last Tuesday evening, more than 200 people from organisations and groups from Laurieton and Wauchope gathered at Wauchope RSL to share more than $100,000. “This is the highlight of the year for all […]

FRANK and Jeanette Deguara are passionate about the area they live in, and love supporting the Camden Haven’s emergency services agencies. Each year they organise fundraising events at their Laurieton Over 55s Lifestyle Community, with the most recent benefiting the Camden Haven SES. Registered nurse and Deputy Unit Commander Stephanie McMahon moved to the area […]