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MBF launches new leadership and free events for Small Business Month

OCTOBER marks Small Business Month in NSW, and Port Macquarie’s Micro Business Forum (MBF) is celebrating with a new leadership team and two free community events. MBF elected a refreshed committee of local business leaders on 17 September, to drive its mission of supporting micro and small business owners across the Hastings. The 2025 committee […]

Community

Wauchope Community Garden to host open day and working bee

THE Wauchope Community Garden will be buzzing with activity this Labour Day, Monday 6 October, as locals are invited to come along for a family-friendly Open Day and Working Bee. From 9am to 3pm at the corner of Tallowood Avenue and Mahogany Street, behind the Neighbourhood Centre, visitors can celebrate the opening of the new […]

Community

Greens to introduce cat containment laws in NSW

NEW laws will be proposed by the Greens in the NSW Parliament in October that would make people responsible for keeping their cat safely at home and give councils the discretion to regulate and enforce cat containment measures in priority areas. Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said, “The failure of the […]

Community

Port Macquarie celebrates Lost Plot Spring Fair

Deputy Mayor Lauren Edwards and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer popped into the Fair. Photo: supplied. Landcare volunteers at their stall: Les Mitchell, Armin Fischer, Annie Gilligan, Joan Wilson and Janet Watson. Photo: supplied. Spring Fair attendees discussed gardening, erosion restoration and bushtucker with Landcare volunteers. Photo: supplied THE Lost Plot Spring Fair drew […]

Local News

Volunteers support flood-affected farmers at Wingham

Around 40 volunteers donated their time and skills to assist eight farming families in Wingham, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Burrell Creek, Taree and Kimbriki. Around 40 volunteers donated their time and skills to assist eight farming families in Wingham, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Burrell Creek, Taree and Kimbriki. RURAL Aid’s Farm Recovery Event in […]

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New chairs and TV for Laurieton Museum thanks to Kendall Op-Shop grant

THE Camden Haven Museum has received a welcome boost with the replacement of three chairs and a new television, made possible by a $1225 grant from the Kendall Op-Shop. The Kendall Op-Shop has long been a supporter of the Camden Haven Historical Society, which operates the museum. Past contributions have helped fund computers and display […]

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Graffiti attack leaves business owner frustrated at ‘disgusting behaviour’

A TARGETED graffiti attack has left a Port Macquarie business owner disappointed and concerned about what he sees as a growing problem in the community. Alan Stone, of Coastal Realty Strata, arrived at work last week to find his shopfront window defaced with bright orange graffiti. The words were sprawled across the glass, leaving him […]

Community, Health

Endeavour Clubhouse celebrates 10 years of supporting mental health recovery and reducing loneliness in the Hastings

ENDEAVOUR Mental Health Recovery Clubhouse in Port Macquarie is celebrating its 10th year of supporting people living with mental illness. The anniversary coincides with a new report highlighting the urgent need for stronger community-based mental health support. A recent government report on loneliness found that “about 15 percent of people in NSW feel lonely ‘often’, […]

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Melbourne to Noosa for neuroblastoma research

Melbourne dad Trent Robertson. Oli, who battled stage 4 neuroblastoma at just two years old. TO mark the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Melbourne dad Trent Robertson will embark on the most challenging journey of his life – running 10 marathons and cycling 1,200km in just 30 days. He will raise vital funds for […]

Community

Community comes together to support Matt Hockings’ ride for R U OK?

Matt with the Lions Wauchope volunteers. Photo: supplied. Darran from IGA at Wauchope cheers on Matt. Photo: supplied. THE Hastings community turned out in support of cyclist Matt Hockings as he passed through the region on his 1000km charity ride for R U OK? – the charity raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. […]