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A special day for grandparents at St Joseph’s Laurieton

Quade with his nan Kim, mum Renae and sister Eden. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Khoda with nan Lynell and great-grandparents Michele and Reg. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Mini and Lincoln. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Danuta and Izzy. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. NANS, pops and extended family members returned to the playground of St Joseph’s Public School Laurieton on Friday […]

Regional

Camden Haven schools commemorate 50 years of NAIDOC

Kenzley, Inarla, Aleira, Jai’Ahlie, Macey and Yindii. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Brice Hayward. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Birpai Elder Uncle Bill O’Brien OAM performing a traditional smoking ceremony. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Tiata, Ivy and Alaska at the bush body scrub activity. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Jikyha playing the didjeridoo. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Aboriginal dance group member Jai’Ahlie. Photo: […]

Business, School

CSU searching for business and community partners needing free IT solutions

PORT Macquarie-based Senior Computing Lecturer Dr Arash Mahboubi is searching for community groups and businesses with IT problems to solve. His Charles Sturt University (CSU) students have just delivered 3500 hours of free IT solutions as part of the capstone unit of their Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Development). These solutions, which were for organisations […]

Regional

State’s ‘Take Off Fund’ a vital boost to aviation and regional tourism

THE NSW Tourism Association has applauded the launch of the $12.5 million NSW “Take Off Fund”, calling it a strategic investment that will help grow aviation capacity and fuel tourism-led economic development across the state. Natalie Godward, Chief Executive Officer of the NSW Tourism Association, said the new fund highlights the importance of air connectivity. […]

Local News

Ratepayers have new way to pay

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) has launched a new payment platform to give ratepayers flexibility and control over rates and water payments. Called “Payble”, the platform allows property owners to pay in full before the due date or split their bills into weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments. SMS and email reminders can be set up […]

Police

Appeal to find missing man Scott Hayden

THE family of Tinonee resident Scott Hayden is pleading for the public’s help to help locate the missing 46-year-old. Scott was last seen on the evening of 30 May in his car on Thunderbolts Way, Tibbuc. The vehicle was found abandoned the following day, parked on the side of the road near Tibbuc Road. The […]

Regional

Statewide land clearing data raises alarm

ALARM bells are ringing after the release of statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS) data. It shows that 66,498 hectares of native vegetation, including 32,847ha of forest and woodland, was cleared across NSW in 2023, compared to the clearing of 47,388ha of native vegetation and 21,137ha of forest and woodland in 2022. This represents a […]

Local News

Port Macquarie finalists recognised in 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards

Port Macquarie Museum on Clarence Street shines. Photo: Facebook Soul Surf School’s Corey and Loren Enfield smashing waves. Photo: Facebook Positive Energy Lord Howe Island Retreat led by Belinda Johnson and Peta Alexopoulos. Photo: Facebook Reflections Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills attracts the crowds including Callum Robson. Photo: Facebook HASTINGS region tourism operators are making […]

Local News

Tom Sheppard wins top honours at Northern Zone photo competition

Tom Sheppard’s winning photo ‘Googik Dreaming’. Photo: supplied. Tom Sheppard out and about capturing photo opps. Photo: supplied. Bronwyn Ellis’ digital photo of penguins in South Georgia. Photo: Sis Higgins. Sharryn Sykes’ print photos of tiled mosques in Uzbekistan. Photo: Sis Higgins. PORT MACQUARIE photographer Tom Sheppard has taken out first place in the Australian […]

Local News

Stargazing: The energy-producing power of the sun

HOW much energy does the Sun produce in one hour? Let’s just say it’s enough to make your brain hurt. In just one hour, our Sun releases more energy than all of humanity uses in an entire year. Seriously. Every house lit up, every car driven, every phone charged, every plane flown – all could […]