THE NSW Food Authority says consumers can feel confident enjoying locally grown berries, with NSW Government laboratory testing confirming they meet food safety standards for pesticide residues. Twenty-five kilograms of blueberries and raspberries, representing 100 samples of 250 grams each, were purchased from a range of Sydney retail stores in November 2025. They were tested […]
Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services CEO Kelly Lamb, Dr Kristy Kostalas from Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic and Regional Australia Bank Chief Risk Officer Les Bailey. Photo: Atlantis Creative.
Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services CEO Kelly Lamb, Dr Kristy Kostalas from Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic and Regional Australia Bank Chief Risk Officer Les Bailey. Photo: Atlantis Creative. Dancers entertain the crowd at the fundraiser. Photo: Atlantis Creative. THE Hastings community has again given generously in support of Liberty Domestic and Family Violence […]
Dashcam shows the moment the B-double’s rear wheels lifted off the pavement. Photo: supplied to @PortMacquarieOnScene.
Dashcam shows the moment the B-double’s rear wheels lifted off the pavement. Photo: supplied to @PortMacquarieOnScene. The B-double tipped on its side at the John Oxley Drive and Oxley Highway roundabout. Photos: supplied by @PortMacquarieOnScene. The B-double tipped on its side at the John Oxley Drive and Oxley Highway roundabout. Photos: supplied by @PortMacquarieOnScene. The […]
Fuel has been running short in regional areas, prompting calls for supply to be rationed in cities. Photo: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS.
AUSTRALIA has stockpiled billions of litres of fuel – more than a month’s supply – as frustrated motorists grapple with rising petrol prices and an explosion in demand. The country is “as prepared as possible” with 1.6 billion litres of petrol or 37 days’ supply, Energy Minister Chris Bowen told reporters on Saturday. The stockpile […]
The Repurposing for Resilience volunteers with Kate Haynes from Essential Energy.
CHARITIES, community groups and not‑for‑profit organisations delivering community‑led projects across Essential Energy’s network area are encouraged to submit their applications for the 2026 Essential Grants program before the end of March. The program is offering grants of up to $15,000 to help eligible organisations bring their initiatives to life and deliver real benefits for people, […]
St Columba Anglican School students share perspectives to a full house at the Technology Summit. Photo: Sis Higgins.
AROUND 150 business leaders, industry representatives and technology practitioners from across the Mid North Coast attended a “Future of Business – Technology Summit” in Port Macquarie on Tuesday, 17 March. Hosted by Business NSW at Panthers Port Macquarie, the summit’s primary focus was how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are reshaping education, healthcare and […]
Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters.
RURAL Aid has released the third annual Pulse of the Paddock farmer survey report, offering a candid snapshot of how Australian farmers are navigating mental health, uncertainty and the realities of life on the land. Based on the experiences of nearly 1,400 farmers surveyed during October and November 2025, Rural Aid says the report shows […]
The 2026 Kindergarten cohort at Coopernook Public. Photo: supplied.
THERE were big smiles and plenty of excitement earlier this term as the newest Kindergarten students walked through the gates at Coopernook Public School to begin their education journey. This year’s class holds a special place in the school’s history, becoming the 151st Kindergarten cohort to commence their education at the small Mid North Coast […]
Some of the Liberty team with Liberal MPs in Port Macquarie. (From left) Melanie Eadie, Shadow Minister Natasha MacLaren Jones, Jenna Sinclair, Chloe Tugnett and Robert Dwyer MP. Photo: supplied.
REPORTS of domestic and family violence are soaring yet support services are grossly underfunded and struggle to meet demand. New data from Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW) shows that two out of three victim-survivors cannot be assigned a case worker, leaving them vulnerable to escalating danger. Commissioned through Equity Economics the “Unmet Demand” report shows the […]
The cost of fuel has shot up amid concerns about shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
RATIONING fuel in Australia’s major cities to supply the regions would cause unnecessary economic and social issues, a peak motoring body says. Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil corridors, after the country was attacked by US and Israeli forces. The conflict in the Middle East has spiked […]
