July 1, 2026
Mid North Coast delegation raise regional issues in Sydney Council leaders from across the Mid North Coast discuss regional issues with senior NSW Government representatives.
Government

Mid North Coast delegation raise regional issues in Sydney

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council leaders participated in a series of high-level meetings and regional advocacy forums in Sydney last week. Mayor Adam Roberts and General Manager Robert Fish joined council leaders from across the region as part of a Mid North Coast Joint Organisation (MNCJO) delegation to NSW Parliament. Discussions were held with senior NSW Government […]

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Green sea turtle released at Lighthouse Beach after year-long rehab
Regional

Green sea turtle released at Lighthouse Beach after year-long rehab

Lorelei at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary the day before her release. Photo: @coffscoastwildlifesanctuary. Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary staff release Lorelei back into the wild. Photo: @alex.mcnaught. Crowds gathered at Lighthouse Beach to farewell Lorelei. Photo: @alex.mcnaught. A JUVENILE green sea turtle known as Lorelei has been successfully rehabilitated and returned to the ocean at […]

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Port Macquarie Hastings Council awards grants to community groups Mayor Adam Roberts with the grant recipients.
Government

Port Macquarie Hastings Council awards grants to community groups

TWELVE community groups and five major event organisers have been awarded funding by Port Macquarie Hastings Council. They are Lifeline Mid North Coast, St Agnes’ Care and Lifestyle, My Selfcare Community, Flamin’ Dragons Port Macquarie, Birpai Local Aboriginal Land Council, St Thomas Anglican Church, Hastings District Flying Club and Flying School, Pappinbarra Progress Association, Laurie […]

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Community meeting to discuss Laurieton master plan Chan Ansell, Amy Vandenhurk, Katherine Asquith and Chrissy Bean with a copy of the Draft Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan.
Government

Community meeting to discuss Laurieton master plan

THE Camden Haven community is being invited to attend a town meeting on the Draft Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan, hosted by the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will focus on gathering feedback from residents on key aspects of the plan to assist the Chamber in preparing its submission to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. […]

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Whale Gaping: Citizen scientists key to discovering rare Humpback behaviour Renowned whale scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta. Photo: Macquarie University.
Local News

Whale Gaping: Citizen scientists key to discovering rare Humpback behaviour

A NEW paper co-authored by Macquarie University lecturer and renowned whale scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta highlights the importance of ‘citizen scientists’ who have been integral in exposing a newly observed Humpback whale behaviour. The paper released by Macquarie University on 4 May, ahead of Australia’s annual Humpback Day (6 May), explores the distinct action of […]

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Wild Koala Day: Meet Tucker the joey Tucker has been deemed fit to transition to a new pre-release enclosure.
Local News

Wild Koala Day: Meet Tucker the joey

Tucker and his mother. Tucker has been deemed fit to transition to a new pre-release enclosure. AS A celebration of Wild Koala Day (3 May), meet Tucker, a joey born through Koala Conservation Australia’s (KCA) Wild Koala Breeding Program at Guulabaa – Place of Koala in the Cowarra State Forest.   Tucker is one of seven […]

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Support for pet owners facing financial strain in Port Macquarie Healthy Pet Day volunteers and organisers.
Community

Support for pet owners facing financial strain in Port Macquarie

MORE than 100 people brought their cats and dogs along to the Healthy Pet Day in Port Macquarie on 23 April. Hosted by the Port Macquarie RSPCA Supporter Group and held at the St Agnes Community Centre, Healthy Pet Day is for owners facing financial challenges. Their pets receive free vaccinations, vet health checks, engraved […]

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Local support for Human Rights Act Sarah Eade of Port Macquarie.
Government

Local support for Human Rights Act

PEOPLE with Disability Australia (PWDA) President Jeramy Hope has used an address to the National Press Club to repeat calls for a Human Rights Act. He said that without enforceable rights, people with disabilities will continue to be exposed to harm with limited pathways to challenge their treatment. “Australia’s human rights framework has gaps, and […]

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Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze Nationals MP Pat Conaghan wants a review of the alcohol excise. Photo: Pat Conaghan MP.
Local News

Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

A SPATE of fire bombings could be just the beginning as concerns mount the tax system is driving a burgeoning alcohol black market putting lives and the budget bottom line at risk. Police have not confirmed whether illicit alcohol was behind 15 incidents at hospitality venues across inner Melbourne since 14 April, but the industry […]

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Cut to rail route sparks fury from farmers and regions
Local News

Cut to rail route sparks fury from farmers and regions

A MAJOR freight rail line intended to connect Melbourne and Brisbane will be left half-finished after its cost nearly tripled in six years, sparking anger from farmers and regional leaders. The federal budget will include plans to pare back the Inland Rail project and instead end it at Parkes in central NSW. Independent analysis shows […]

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