June 30, 2026
Lilli Pilli Ladies donate $116,500 cold cap machines to Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Lilli Pilli Ladies donate two Paxman cold cap machines to the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute in Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
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Lilli Pilli Ladies donate $116,500 cold cap machines to Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

LILLI Pilli Ladies have strengthened support for local cancer patients by donating two Paxman cold cap machines valued at $116,500 to the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI) in Port Macquarie. The cold cap machines, valued at $116,500, help reduce hair loss in people undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The machines work by cooling the scalp during […]

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Laurieton Rotary’s winter book sale begins on 4 July, 2026. Barbara Jackson, Ian Jackson, Garry Gray and Vere Gray at the unveiling of new facilities in the Philippines that were funded by the Rotary Club of Laurieton. Photo: Supplied by Ian Jackson.
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Laurieton Rotary’s winter book sale begins on 4 July, 2026.

Books ready to go at the book sale. Photo: Facebook. Barbara Jackson, Ian Jackson, Garry Gray and Vere Gray at the unveiling of new facilities in the Philippines that were funded by the Rotary Club of Laurieton. Photo: Supplied by Ian Jackson. THE Rotary Club of Laurieton has a proud history of supporting communities both […]

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Iconic Tacking Point Lighthouse and headland restoration complete The plaque, commemorating the 15 year partnership. Photo: Facebook.
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Iconic Tacking Point Lighthouse and headland restoration complete

  Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Adam Roberts and President of the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise David Lane celebrate the installation of the commemorative plaque. Photo: Facebook.   The plaque, commemorating the 15 year partnership. Photo: Facebook.   THE Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise initiated a project in 2010 to restore and […]

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Wauchope RSL support helps Riding for the Disabled purchase safer horse float Riding for the Disabled president Kerri Argent and volunteer Sorrell Masters welcome the Wauchope RSL executive to inspect the horse float purchased with a 2025 Clubs grant. Photo: supplied.
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Wauchope RSL support helps Riding for the Disabled purchase safer horse float

A NEW horse float purchased with support from the Wauchope RSL Club Grants program has strengthened the ability of the local Riding for the Disabled service to continue helping members of the community. Representatives from Wauchope RSL recently visited the organisation to inspect the horse float funded through a 2025 Clubs grant. The visit included […]

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Camden Haven Orchid Society annual winter show
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Camden Haven Orchid Society annual winter show

Some of the orchids that will be on display during the annual winter show. The Camden Haven Orchid Society’s winter blooms on display. THE Camden Haven Orchid Society will hold their annual winter show this Saturday and Sunday, 13 and 14 June, in the Anzac Room of the Laurieton United Services Club. The show will […]

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Port Macquarie-led Charles Sturt University research decodes fox urine to control invasive predators Dr Anke Frank, Lecturer in Ecology leads research to decode fox urine. Photo: news.csu.edu.au.
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Port Macquarie-led Charles Sturt University research decodes fox urine to control invasive predators

A GROUNDBREAKING research project being led from the Port Macquarie campus of Charles Sturt University is investigating how the hidden chemical signals in fox urine could help control one of Australia’s most destructive invasive predators. The study is being led by Dr Anke Frank, a Lecturer in Ecology based in Port Macquarie, who is working […]

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Camden Haven Community at 3 winter appeal in full swing
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Camden Haven Community at 3 winter appeal in full swing

CAMDEN Haven Community at 3 is an institution in the area, providing support and assistance year-round to those in need. With the temperature cooling, the organisation has launched its Winter Appeal. The appeal is now in full swing. Local knitting and crochet groups have donated handmade blankets, beanies, and scarves. Other donations have included doonas, […]

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‘Fighting Spirit: The Art of Boxing’ exhibition celebrates Dave Sands’ legacy in Port Macquarie
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‘Fighting Spirit: The Art of Boxing’ exhibition celebrates Dave Sands’ legacy in Port Macquarie

“FIGHTING Spirit: The Art of Boxing” will open at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie on 13 June, bringing together powerful stories, artwork and rare screen footage that celebrate Australia’s rich boxing history. Developed by the National Portrait Gallery and the National Film and Sound Archive, the exhibition explores boxing’s connections to identity, resilience and community […]

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Laurieton LandCare restores endangered bushland Members of the Laurieton United Services Club LandCare Group at work.
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Laurieton LandCare restores endangered bushland

On Friday mornings many locals walking along the Laurieton riverfront have stopped to admire and praise the efforts of the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) LandCare Group during their working bees. With LUSC sponsorship and support from council and Hastings LandCare, the group formed three years ago with the goal of cleaning up and restoring […]

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