Image from the Farmsafe campaign 2025.
FARMSAFE Australia has launched its 2025 National Farm Safety Week campaign with the theme “Second Chances – Who Knows How Many You’ll Get?” It comes with a national call to action. “If you’ve had a near miss on a farm, don’t just move on. Learn from it, share it safely, and use it to protect […]
The coastline south of Tacking Point Lighthouse. Photo: Sis Higgins.
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has secured nearly $200,000 for the next phase of its Coastal Management Program (CMP). The long-term initiative is aimed at safeguarding the region’s estuaries and coastline from the impacts of climate change. The NSW Government funding follows a previous grant of $216,667, which helped Council identify and assess coastal hazards including erosion, […]
St Columba Anglican School Principal Allan Guihot. Photo: supplied.
ST COLUMBA Anglican School has officially announced its candidacy to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It will be the first school on the Mid North Coast to deliver the globally recognised qualification. Set to commence in 2027 for Year 11 students, the IB Diploma Programme will sit alongside the HSC, giving families a […]
PMHC Acting CEO Robert Fish and Mayor Adam Roberts with Port Macquarie resident Jonathan Hearn. Photo: PMHC.
CAMDEN Haven residents are urged to book early to secure a face-to-face appointment with the heads of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Mayor Adam Roberts and Acting CEO Robert Fish will conduct a limited number of one-on-one meetings in the Laurieton School of Arts Hall on Wednesday 27 August. The session will run between 1pm and 3pm […]
SES vehicles respond to calls for help. Photo: Supplied
THE region has again been battered by wild weather, with emergency services mounting a second major response in just over two months. On Saturday 2 August, severe storms lashed the Mid North Coast, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds to the Port Macquarie Hastings, Kempsey and Nambucca regions. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) received […]
A Discovery Pass offers travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network.
THREE and six month NSW TrainLink Discovery passes have been reinstated, after being “paused” for a review of their suitability. A Discovery Pass offers travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network, with 14-day, one-month, three-month and six-month passes available. The six-month pass costs $420. The passes have not […]
CEO of St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Tony Leahy, with Parish Priest Fr Paul Gooley, launch the DV Safe Phone donation program in Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied
ST AGNES’ Catholic Parish in Port Macquarie has launched a life-saving mobile phone donation program to support people experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). Partnering with national charity DV Safe Phone, the Parish is now the only official agency distribution partner between Taree and Kempsey, and is helping to fill a critical gap in local […]
THE 65th Anniversary of VIEW Clubs of Australia was celebrated in Laurieton on Saturday, 26 July. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation bringing women together in local communities to enjoy social activities, develop skills, make connections and participate in networking events while supporting and advocating for the education of […]
PLANNED for this weekend, the Hastings Farm Gate Tour has been postponed until 18-19 October 2025 due to weather concerns. A self-drive tour of host properties across the greater Hastings, Port Macquarie and Camden Haven region, the event serves as a “celebration of quality locally grown produce”. A diverse array of properties will open their […]
Students sit the Newcastle Permanent Maths test. Photo: supplied.
OVER 2000 students from more than 55 schools across the Mid North Coast challenged their numeracy and problem-solving abilities this week, during the 45th Newcastle Permanent Primary Schools Mathematics Competition. Starting Monday, Year 5 and 6 students brimmed with excitement as they prepared to showcase their mathematical talents. This year’s event followed a strong performance […]
