July 21, 2026

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CSU Port Macquarie professor leads research revealing rising discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in regional Australia LGBTQ+ adults living in rural and regional Australia, found more than 40 percent of respondents had experienced discrimination. Photo: news.csu.edu.au.
Health, Regional

CSU Port Macquarie professor leads research revealing rising discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in regional Australia

REGIONAL Australians who identify as LGBTQ+ are reporting growing levels of discrimination, with new research led by Charles Sturt University (CSU) academics revealing many people still do not feel safe being themselves in country communities. Professor Suzanne McLaren, from CSU’s School of Psychology in Port Macquarie, co-led the second Regional Rainbow Survey alongside Associate Professor […]

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Biripi artwork features on environmental monitoring boat The newly designed First Nations boat. Photo: pmhc.nsw.gov.au
Local News

Biripi artwork features on environmental monitoring boat

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council has unveiled a First Nations design on one of its environmental monitoring boats, marking another step in the development of its Sea Country Action Plan with the Birpai community. The unveiling took place at Fisherman’s Wharf in Port Macquarie, where Mayor Adam Roberts joined Biripi artist Jacinta Janik and Council staff […]

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Marine Rescue Camden Haven urge boaties to be flare aware Members of Marine Rescue Camden Haven carry out a flare awareness demonstration. Photo: Supplied by Marine Rescue Camden Haven.
Community

Marine Rescue Camden Haven urge boaties to be flare aware

ACCORDING to statistics tabled by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, 4174 marine incident reports were logged in Australian waters in 2025, with the most common incident types including collisions, groundings, and propulsion or systems failures. In the event of an emergency on the water, distress flares are used as visual distress signals to attract attention […]

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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.
Local News

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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Business Port Macquarie celebrates teamwork behind successful 2026 Coastline Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards Event-goers were entertained throughout the night by performers and musicians. Photo: Lucy Humphries.
Business, Regional

Business Port Macquarie celebrates teamwork behind successful 2026 Coastline Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards

Business Port Macquarie president Peter Jones addresses the room. Photo: Lucy Humphries. Event-goers were entertained throughout the night by performers and musicians. Photo: Lucy Humphries. THE success of the 2026 Coastline Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards was measured by more than trophies and accolades, according to Business Port Macquarie executive officer Kylie Morris. Following […]

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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.
Event, Local News

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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Fake tax refunds, bank messages and online sales scams surge before EOFY Consumers urged to stay alert as scammers target EOFY tax returns and sales. Photo: Supplied.
Regional

Fake tax refunds, bank messages and online sales scams surge before EOFY

LOCALS are being urged to stay alert as scammers ramp up activity ahead of the end of the financial year. Fraudsters are targeting people through fake tax refund messages, bank impersonation scams and fraudulent online sales. NGM Group, the customer-owned bank behind Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, is warning consumers to be cautious as they […]

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

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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2026 business awards showcase the best of Greater Port Macquarie Billabong Zoo team members accept their award for Excellence in Medium Business, Tourism and Attractions, and Employer of Choice. Photo: Lucy Humphries.
Business

2026 business awards showcase the best of Greater Port Macquarie

Billabong Zoo team members accept their award for Excellence in Medium Business, Tourism and Attractions, and Employer of Choice. Photo: Lucy Humphries. Business Port Macquarie President Peter Jones thanks businesses in Port Macquarie and the team at Business Port Macquarie, CEO Kylie Morris and Emma Walker. Photo: Lucy Humphries. THE COASTLINE Bank Greater Port Macquarie […]

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London firefighter cycles into Macksville on epic global mission Greeting former London firefighter Stephen Aslin (centre) in Macksville this week were Macksville Fire Fighters Matt Haworth, Nathan Keen and Brett Brigger.
Community

London firefighter cycles into Macksville on epic global mission

AN extraordinary journey of remembrance and human kindness rolled into Macksville on Monday afternoon when former London firefighter Stephen Aslin stopped at Macksville to be treated to some Nambucca Valley hospitality. Aslin pulled up at the Macksville Fire Station during his remarkable 48,280 kilometre charity cycling expedition around the world. The former firefighter is undertaking […]

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