BEACHES across the Mid North Coast are currently experiencing a bloom of red algae. Locally known as “red weed”, this natural phenomenon is vital for marine ecosystems but can create unpleasant odours as it decomposes on the sand. Beachgoers should be prepared for the smell, though only temporary. Prawning has been the highlight of the […]
Regional Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison (in blue), Mayor Adam Roberts (l) and Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer (r) on Wednesday, near the new Matthew Flinders Drive traffic lights. Photo: David Heffernan.
Regional Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison (in blue), Mayor Adam Roberts (l) and Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer (r) on Wednesday, near the new Matthew Flinders Drive traffic lights. Photo: David Heffernan. A before and during aerial view of Ocean Drive. Photo: NSW Government. How the roadway looked before Wednesday’s announcement. Photos: Deputy Mayor Nik Lipovac. […]
INTERNATIONAL Day of People with Disability on 3 December, was marked by the release of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Community Inclusion and Disability Inclusion Action Plan for 2025-2029, alongside the NSW Government’s Disability Inclusion Plan 2025-2029. The Port Macquarie Hastings plan is named, “Make a bigger circle”. It originated from a community forum where a participant […]
Meredith Ryan is awarded the NSW Wildlife Council’s Inaugural Wildlife Rehabilitator Award.
AFTER 34 years of dedicated service, Meredith Ryan has been recognised for her incredible work with FAWNA. Meredith received the NSW Wildlife Council’s “Wildlife Rehabilitator Award”, during the council’s 20th anniversary event on Friday 28 November. NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Heritage and the Environment Penny Sharpe, presented the inaugural award to Meredith, for […]
Oxley MP Michael Kemp will run again in 2027. Photo: Michael Kemp MP FB.
MICHAEL Kemp has been unanimously re-endorsed as the National Party’s candidate for the Oxley electorate in the 2027 state election. The incumbent MP again received the support of his party at the Nationals’ Oxley division State Electorate Council meeting on Saturday, 6 December. Mr Kemp said he was humbled by the confidence placed in him […]
The FCNSW report says the hardwood division lost $32 million. Photo: Mark Graham.
GREENS MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson says that Forestry Corporation NSW’s (FCNSW) 2024-25 Annual Report, recently tabled in the NSW Parliament, reveals that the state has spent $76 million over the last three years to keep the native forest logging division in business. Ms Higginson said that having to pay to destroy […]
A PORT Macquarie resident made a very precious discovery last month, rescuing a young, endangered Powerful Owl in the Transit Hill area. The exquisite bird was found on 30 November following a crow attack, with the resident calling FAWNA’s rescue hotline for advice and delivering the owl to a local FAWNA coordinator. In NSW, the […]
Scarlet Monk with her haul of medals from the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Scarlet Monk with her haul of medals from the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Scarlet Monk with her haul of medals from the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Scarlet Monk with Laurieton Public School Principal Mr Grant Timmins. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. LAURIETON sprinter […]
Kevin Carter, Shaz Salter and Mal Salter.
Jean White has joined the volunteer team at 2Way FM. Outgoing Secretary Ross Cutrupi, Treasurer Greg Hayward, Vice President Ken Lindsay and President Dennis Owen. Kevin Carter, Shaz Salter and Mal Salter. Liz Faassen was awarded life membership. HASTINGS Community Radio (2Way FM) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 25 November at the […]
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan breaks ground alongside Steiner School founding parents Mel Ayriss and Alanna Alfaro. Photo: supplied.
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan breaks ground alongside Steiner School founding parents Mel Ayriss and Alanna Alfaro. Photo: supplied. Steiner School students joined the celebrations with shovels in hand. Photo: supplied. Celebrating the start of work on the new Steiner School: Bronwyn Bellemore, Architect; Ruth Gallagher, Board Chair; Caetano Alfaro, Class 6 student; and […]
