July 24, 2025
Small businesses on the Mid North Coast left behind in flood recovery funding Michael Kemp MP addresses the funding shortage. Photo: supplied
Government

Small businesses on the Mid North Coast left behind in flood recovery funding

SMALL businesses across the Mid North Coast have been left behind in the wake of the devastating May floods, according to local business leaders who say the NSW Government has failed to deliver critical support. Team Taree (Taree Business Chamber) and the Macleay Business Representative Group are jointly calling on the NSW Premier to act […]

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Council to host career info session for veterans Council’s Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design, Cameron Hawkins.
Government, Health

Council to host career info session for veterans

Council’s Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design, Cameron Hawkins. Cameron Hawkins during his time serving with the ADF. PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) is hosting a Veterans Information Session, featuring representatives from the NSW Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA), TAFE NSW and RSL. The session will be held on Monday 28 July from 4:00-6:30pm […]

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Council leaders discuss funding challenges LGNSW CEO David Reynolds, LGNSW President Cr Phyllis Miller OAM, Mayor Adam Roberts and Acting CEO Robert Fish.
Government

Council leaders discuss funding challenges

DISASTER recovery and resilience, collaboration between councils and local government funding models were discussed at a meeting of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) and Local Government NSW (LGNSW) leaders on Tuesday. Port Macquarie Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts and Acting CEO Robert Fish joined LGNSW President Cr Phyllis Miller OAM and CEO David Reynolds, as part of […]

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NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program now open for applications Member for Oxley Michael Kemp with Mid North Coast seniors. Photo: supplied.
Government

NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program now open for applications

MORE funding is now available to celebrate and support older Australians, with the NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026 offering $200,000 statewide for inclusive community events. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp is encouraging not-for-profit groups and councils across the Mid North Coast to apply for the grants, which will support activities held during the 2026 […]

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Mayor joins MPs in urging State Government to prioritise Oxley Highway upgrade Traffic going around in circles at Wrights Road roundabout: Photo: Lindsay Moller.
Government

Mayor joins MPs in urging State Government to prioritise Oxley Highway upgrade

Traffic going around in circles at Wrights Road roundabout: Photo: Lindsay Moller. Bumper-to-bumper traffic on Oxley Highway. Photo: Lindsay Moller. Oxley MP Michael Kemp and Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer, discuss the push to prioritise the highway’s upgrade with Mayor Adam Roberts. Photo: supplied. PORT Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts has joined the renewed push for […]

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Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins
Community, Government

Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins

A recently received scam email. A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA. THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline. Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the […]

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Support available for farmers after floods The Local Land Services team is available to support landholders impacted by the recent floods
Government

Support available for farmers after floods

LOCAL Land Services (LLS) is encouraging landholders impacted by the recent floods to access the support, services and advice available to help them recover. Andrew Mulligan, Recovery Coordinator for LLS, said recovery is a process, but landholders don’t have to face it alone. “Our team of experts is on hand to assist with advice on […]

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Leadership competition invites young leaders to life-changing Power Trip in Canberra 2024 Power Trip winners from rural, regional, and remote Australia at Parliament House.
Government

Leadership competition invites young leaders to life-changing Power Trip in Canberra

YOUNG rural women and non-binary students in Years 10 to 12 from across Australia will have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Power Trip’ to the nation’s capital. Country to Canberra’s (C2C) prestigious Leadership Competition launched on Monday, opening the door for young rural leaders to embark on a four-day leadership experience designed to help […]

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