March 21, 2026
Theatre production taking Banjo’s story across regional NSW Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied.
Regional

Theatre production taking Banjo’s story across regional NSW

Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied. Tim Maddren and Mat Brooker tell the story of ‘The Man From Snowy River’. Photo: supplied. THE crew from Got Ya Back Productions weaved their way through Banjo Paterson country last week, as they began a NSW run of their theatrical production, “BANJO”. The musical intertwines […]

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Medical interns arrive on the Mid North Coast
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Medical interns arrive on the Mid North Coast

THE Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) has welcomed 25 new medical interns to hospitals across the Coffs Harbour and Hastings Macleay clinical networks. Having completed their orientation, the junior doctors are already providing care to local patients and support to the region’s health staff. MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong said, “These junior doctors […]

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Mobi matting trial at Town Beach ensures access for all By Rachael THORPE
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Mobi matting trial at Town Beach ensures access for all

By Rachael THORPE By Rachael THORPE IN 2021 physiotherapist Bec Dalzell contacted Port Macquarie Hastings Council with the idea of getting mobi matting onto beaches on the Mid North Coast.  The specially designed matting provides a flat surface to enable people using wheelchairs or scooters to access the beach. On Friday she saw her dream […]

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Region ranks second in state for Garage Sale Trail participation Port Macquarie Hastings LGA ranked second in New South Wales and fourth nationally for the highest number of sales and stalls.
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Region ranks second in state for Garage Sale Trail participation

THE Port Macquarie Hastings region is one of Australia’s biggest supporters of second-hand items, based on the overwhelming success of last year’s Garage Sale Trail. Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) was among the top performers in both the state and national leaderboards, ranking second in New South Wales and fourth nationally for the highest number […]

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Camden Haven club celebrates women in surf life saving
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Camden Haven club celebrates women in surf life saving

The women’s surf boat crew took bronze at the state championships. Photo: CHSLSC. The ladies of the women’s surf boat crew. Photo: CHSLSC. The women’s surf boat crew took on challenging surf conditions in Lake Macquarie. Photo: CHSLSC. Club members wore pink to celebrate the contribution of women to surf life saving. Photo: CHSLSC. Club […]

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Bonny Hills building demolition the ‘end of an era’ The property as it stood before demolition crews moved in. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
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Bonny Hills building demolition the ‘end of an era’

The home that has long stood at the corner of Ocean Drive and Beach Street has been knocked down. Photo: Bonny Hills Progress Association. The property as it stood before demolition crews moved in. Photo: Sue Stephenson. Concept drawings of the property from its approved development application. Concept drawings of the property from its approved […]

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Port Macquarie ranks among NSW’s top regional electorates for rooftop solar uptake Port Macquarie ranks in solar installations. Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels
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Port Macquarie ranks among NSW’s top regional electorates for rooftop solar uptake

PORT Macquarie ranks as the ninth highest electorate in NSW for solar uptake, as regional communities continue to drive the state’s renewable energy transition. The latest data, released by the NSW Government, shows households and businesses in regional NSW account for nine of the top ten electorates for rooftop solar installations. The Oxley electorate – […]

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MP calls for community to leave feedback on Wrights Road Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer on the Oxley Highway near Wrights Road. Photo: supplied.
Community

MP calls for community to leave feedback on Wrights Road

ONLY 60 people have officially complained about the lack of progress on the Oxley Highway bottleneck in Port Macquarie. That’s according to MP Robert Dwyer, who is reminding residents to leave feedback via the Transport for NSW “Have Your Say” portal. “As always, it’s the squeaky wheel that drives much needed change,” he said in […]

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National Pet Adoption Month encourages adoptions Archie needed 14 teeth removed and lip surgery and is now happy and healthy. Photo: Sis Higgins.
National

National Pet Adoption Month encourages adoptions

MARCH is National Pet Adoption Month, with animal lovers encouraged to consider welcoming a cat or dog into their home while supporting animal welfare efforts across the country. RSPCA Australia CEO Richard Mussell said hundreds of cats and dogs are currently available for adoption. “March is looking like a wonderful time to make a new […]

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Seniors getting tech savvy with the Camden Haven Community College
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Seniors getting tech savvy with the Camden Haven Community College

AS a retired tradesperson and lifelong fisherman, Rod Jordan is confident in his hands-on skills, but computers have never played a significant role in his life. Consequently, when he and his wife Leonie relocated to Camden Haven from Victoria last year and commenced transitioning licences and memberships to New South Wales, he found himself unprepared […]

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