January 18, 2026

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NSW Government releases report to guide primary industries to lower emissions The report identifies near-term priority emissions abatement measures for industry subsectors. Photo: Leanda Connor.
Regional

NSW Government releases report to guide primary industries to lower emissions

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has released a report to help farmers and primary industries reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining or enhancing productivity and sustainability. The NSW Land and Primary Industries Low Emissions Options Report identifies near-term priority emissions abatement measures for industry subsectors including livestock production, […]

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NSW gun law reforms tighten controls while allowing exemptions for primary producers
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NSW gun law reforms tighten controls while allowing exemptions for primary producers

PRIMARY producers across NSW will operate under tighter firearm regulations following new legislation. The State Government emphasises that the reforms recognise the legitimate needs of farmers while strengthening community safety. The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 passed the NSW Parliament on Wednesday 24 December in response to the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi […]

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Writers for Writers weekend planned for Port Macquarie in March
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Writers for Writers weekend planned for Port Macquarie in March

Port Writers’ members at lunch. Photos: supplied. Port Writers regular Susan Ash is looking forward to W4W WRITERS for Writers 2026 (W4W) will be held on 6-8 March 2026 at Port Panthers. It will include a mix of workshops and panels, with something for every writer at any stage of their writing journey. “W4W 2026 […]

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Doctors recognised with Rural Medical Service Awards for 35 years serving Port Macquarie and Wauchope 2025 Rural Medical Service Award recipients with Drs Schuetz and Kramer. Photo: supplied.
Local News

Doctors recognised with Rural Medical Service Awards for 35 years serving Port Macquarie and Wauchope

Dr Nandini Subbiah with Dr John Kramer. Photo: supplied. 2025 Rural Medical Service Award recipients with Drs Schuetz and Kramer. Photo: supplied. HUSBAND and wife team Dr Brenton Schuetz and Dr Nandini Subbiah have received NSW Rural Medical Service Awards for more than 35 years of work in rural communities. They were among seven General […]

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Last stop Timbertown: historic park to close after 50 years Visitors pose at the well recognised entrance of Timbertown. Photos: Timbertown, FB.
Regional

Last stop Timbertown: historic park to close after 50 years

Visitors pose at the well recognised entrance of Timbertown. Photos: Timbertown, FB. Fun times by visitors over the years. Showcasing timber work at the park. Friendly residents of the park The Iconic steam train. TIMBERTOWN Heritage Park will close permanently on 28 January 2026, bringing to an end more than 50 years of operation – […]

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Local producers urged to report pasture dieback this Summer Pasture dieback can start in small patches. Photo: DPI.
Local News

Local producers urged to report pasture dieback this Summer

  Pasture dieback can start in small patches. Photo: DPI.   Pasture dieback can start in small patches. Photo: DPI.   THE region’s producers are being urged to report any sign of pasture dieback this Summer to the Department of Primary Industries, following detections in the North Coast and Hunter. Pasture dieback is a destructive […]

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Region’s national parks users urged to ‘stay vigilant and safe’ The Point Plomer campground in Limeburners Creek National Park. Photo: NPWS.
Local News

Region’s national parks users urged to ‘stay vigilant and safe’

The Point Plomer campground in Limeburners Creek National Park. Photo: NPWS. Kayaking in the Barrington River. Photo: NPWS. WITH temperatures high and visitors flocking to the region’s stunning beaches, rivers, and waterholes, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is urging everyone to stay vigilant and safe. National parks offer countless opportunities for swimming, fishing, […]

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Staff praised as Mid North Coast hospitals deliver strong results in quarterly report The number of emergency and urgent care patients is the highest since reporting began.
Government, Health

Staff praised as Mid North Coast hospitals deliver strong results in quarterly report

PUBLIC hospitals across the Mid North Coast are providing high-quality care despite high demand in emergency departments, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information statistics. The quarterly report is based on the period between July – September 2025. Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Chief Executive Jill Wong praised staff for their commitment […]

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NSW Government completes first statewide koala survey The government says the updated estimate of 274,000 koalas reflects ‘improved technology and more extensive survey work’. Photo: Koala Conservation Australia.
Local News

NSW Government completes first statewide koala survey

THE NSW Government has completed its first comprehensive statewide koala survey. It says it provides the most accurate picture to date of where koalas live and how populations are distributed across the state. Using new tools such as heat-detecting drones and acoustic recorders, scientists surveyed more than 1,000 locations across national parks, state forests and […]

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Memories of a 1964 summer family road trip Dad’s pride and joy - his 1964 Ford Falcon station wagon. Photos: Pauline Cain.
Local News

Memories of a 1964 summer family road trip

Dad’s pride and joy – his 1964 Ford Falcon station wagon. Photos: Pauline Cain. My grandmother and aunt with my siblings and cousins in the mid-1970s in Murwillumbah. Photos: Pauline Cain. THE car was packed and we were off – heading north on the Pacific Highway. The car, a 1964 Aqua Blue Ford Falcon Station […]

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