WAUCHOPE business leader and community advocate Jesse Webber has been recognised on the state stage as Oxley’s Local Woman of the Year for 2026. The award is for her volunteer fundraising efforts and outstanding leadership across multiple business ventures in the Hastings Valley. From her earliest days completing a business course through the Wauchope Chamber […]
Women underrepresented on councils across NSW
LOCAL Government NSW ((LGNSW) is calling for more female representation on elected councils in NSW. Council representatives from across the state gathered in Sydney on Friday for the peak body’s International Women’s Day event. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President of LGNSW, said the event was an excellent opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the role of women […]
This is the first time Wauchope Hospital has been included in the BHI’s quarterly report. Photo: MNCLHD.
New figures show record demand for Mid North Coast Hospital Emergency Departments
MID North Coast hospitals have experienced record demand for their emergency departments, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) quarterly report. Despite this, hospital performance between October and December remained high. Across the health district, which covers Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour, there were a record 40,126 attendances, an increase of three percent […]
Two face court after alleged aggravated break and enter at Thrumster
TWO men have faced court after an alleged aggravated break and enter last week. About 12.25am on Tuesday 3 March 2026, emergency services were called to Campus Street, Thrumster, following reports of an aggravated break and enter. Officers from Mid North Coast Police District attended and were told an unknown man allegedly entered the home […]
Nationals firebrand elected leader in three-horse race
Exiting Nationals leader David Littleproud with newly elected leader Matt Canavan. Cowper MP Pat Conaghan with exiting Nationals leader David Littleproud. MATT Canavan has been elected Nationals leader after David Littleproud’s shock resignation. The firebrand senator edged out former deputy leader Kevin Hogan and Senate leader Bridget McKenzie in a partyroom ballot on Wednesday morning. […]
Kendall teacher’s personal quest to swim ‘Laps for Life’
KENDALL teacher Pete Roberts has seen the very real effects of the mental health challenges faced by the youth of today, with a young Australian lost to suicide every day. For the last four years, Mr Roberts has been part of “Laps for Life”, a fundraising initiative of ReachOut, an online mental health service established […]
Iran War causes instant price spikes in basic commodities
WAR in the Middle East is having direct impacts on the prices of basic commodities in Australia, including petrol and other fuels that keep the local economy going. Almost overnight, the geopolitical shape of the world instigated panic that filtered through global supply chains. Unleaded petrol is now averaging over $2/litre in many areas of […]
Heart of the Haven: Brian Roberts
BRIAN Roberts emigrated to Australia from the UK as a “Ten Pound Pom” in 1960. He married at 17 and lived in Sydney for many years before moving to Laurieton Residential Resort in 2016. After being retrenched at 60, Brian discovered volunteering, a passion that has brought him so much joy and purpose ever since. […]
Dr Kristy Kostalas named 2026 Local Woman of the Year for Port Macquarie
DOCTOR Kristy Kostalas has been named the 2026 Local Woman of the Year for the Port Macquarie electorate, in recognition of her commitment to women and children experiencing domestic violence. The Local Women of the Year Awards shine a light on extraordinary women whose compassion, courage and leadership strengthen communities across New South Wales. A […]
Marine Rescue Camden Haven received a distress call on Saturday night, 7 March. Photo: supplied, MRCH.
Marine Rescue volunteers complete difficult night rescue off Camden Head
Marine Rescue Camden Haven received a distress call on Saturday night, 7 March. Photo: supplied, MRCH. The volunteer crew spotted the solo sailor off Camden Head. Photo: supplied, MRCH. The rescue volunteers on CH30 returned the skipper and vessel to port around 5am. Photo: supplied. VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Camden Haven successfully completed a difficult […]
