A rose is placed to honour the women tragically lost to violence. Photo: supplied by Liberty. Stories were shared to honour and remember victims. Photo: supplied by Liberty. Rose tributes on National Domestic and Family Violence Remembrance Day. Photo: supplied by Liberty. A ROSE to honour each of the 73 women who tragically lost their […]
Kendall OOSH kids step up in support of sick children and their families
The children of Kendall OOSH are supporting sick kids through a dance-based fundraiser. THE kids of Active OOSH Kendall are dancing their hearts out to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). For over 33 years, RMHC has been a pillar of support for families with ill or injured children, providing accommodation near hospitals […]
Surprise cash purchase tips cops to huge cocaine stash
More than a thousand blocks of cocaine were found on a motorboat off the NSW coast. Photo: NSW Police. Two men were arrested on the vessel and another three men were nabbed on shore. Photo: NSW Police. The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police. A BOAT bought […]
St Joseph’s Primary School celebrates mums
Evangeline and Georgia share stories about their mums. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Oliver and Lincoln entertain the crowd. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Andréa and Yasmin share flowers. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Leighton and mum Samantha. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Andréa with mum Jess. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Smiling faces of the SJPS choir. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE students of St […]
Rainbow Beach to host the annual Bird Rock Memorial Classic on 17 May
THE Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic is on again this weekend, Saturday 17 May, to remember all past surfers. The competition is to be held at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills. Among the prizes will be a board shaped by Scott Wylie and glassed by Tony from Spade Surfboards. There will be two competitions running side […]

Roads, housing and surf club upgrades among the priorities in Rob Dwyer’s maiden speech
NEWLY elected Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has used his inaugural speech in Parliament to call for an overpass at Houston Mitchell Drive between Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie. He also highlighted the growing traffic congestion on the Oxley Highway, the need for surf club upgrades, and improved housing affordability. Backed by his new […]
Voters abandoning the two major parties in Lyne
“OVER the past 40 years the share of votes going to independents and minor parties has risen in both state and federal elections,” the Australia Institute stated in a research article in October 2024. “In the 1980 federal election, the combined primary votes for minor parties and independents accounted for only eight percent.” At the […]
Applications now open for live music opportunity
APPLICATIONS are now open for Outset, a new opportunity for the Mid North Coast’s live music producers of tomorrow. Guided by inspirational music industry professionals, up to 10 local young people will be selected to work together and create their own all-ages live music event. Presented by MusicNSW, Outset is a free program that offers […]
Heart Health NSW: Supporting recovery and building community for over 20 years
Heart Health NSW at work in the community. Heart Health NSW at work in the community. Heart Health NSW at work in the community. FOR more than two decades, Heart Health NSW Inc. – formerly known as Heart Support Australia – has been quietly making a big difference in the Port Macquarie-Hastings community. Entirely volunteer-run, […]
Bird Rock background: 45 years of honouring lost mates
AS heavy rain continues to wreak havoc up and down the coast, the surf community is calling upon Huey to deliver the goods for this weekend’s 45th Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic. At 6pm on Friday, surfers, families and friends will firstly gather at the Bird Rock memorial at Town Beach Headland to honour the […]