October 5, 2025
Consultation to begin on illegal tobacco offences for landlords
Local News

Consultation to begin on illegal tobacco offences for landlords

THE NSW Government has begun consultation on potential offences for landlords who knowingly lease premises to retailers selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes. The consultation includes engagement with landlord representatives, retailers, health advocates, partner government agencies and other key stakeholders. The outcomes of the consultation will be reviewed by the Government’s cross-agency NSW Illicit Tobacco […]

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‘Looking Back Moving Forward’ exhibition at The Glasshouse FAN Artists at their exhibition opening. Photo: Pauline Cain
Regional

‘Looking Back Moving Forward’ exhibition at The Glasshouse

FAN Artists at their exhibition opening. Photo: Pauline Cain Gloria Muddle ‘Tidal Edge’, textile. Photo: Pauline Cain. Catherine Erskine’s ‘Swamp Creature’ and ‘Falling Leaf’ make use of dead vine wood. Photo: Pauline Cain A chest made in China in 1879 and belonging to T.K. Steanes, inspired Joanne Steanes’ work. Photo: Pauline Cain “LOOKING Back Moving […]

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Members to vote on Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank merger Regional Australia Bank has branches across the Hunter and Mid North Coast.
Local News

Members to vote on Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank merger

THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has given the green light to a proposed merger between Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank. Regional Australia Bank currently operates 39 bank branches across the New England, North West, Central West, Riverina, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, whilst Summerland operates 10 branches across the NSW […]

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Stargazing: that big ball of nuclear fire Image: supplied.
Local News

Stargazing: that big ball of nuclear fire

THE next time you see the sunrise, take a moment. That big ball of nuclear fire lighting up your morning sky is not just sitting there politely waiting for you to make coffee. It’s racing around the Milky Way at an eye-watering 828,000 km/h, dragging Earth and the rest of the solar system along for […]

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New police recruits for the Mid North Coast Member for Oxley Michael Kemp with new probationary constables at Kempsey. Photo: supplied.
Local News

New police recruits for the Mid North Coast

SIX new probationary constables will soon join police stations across the Mid North Coast following their graduation from the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 22 August. Port Macquarie will welcome three of the new officers, while Kempsey will receive two and Macksville one. The additional recruits are expected to provide important support to the district, […]

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New section of Beach to Beach Shared Pathway opens to rave reviews
Community

New section of Beach to Beach Shared Pathway opens to rave reviews

WHEN Frontier Constructions removed the barricades on the new D5 section of the Beach to Beach Shared Pathway last week, huge crowds enjoyed the walk over the water and around the mangroves. The new section, which runs parallel to The Boulevarde in Dunbogan, now safely connects to the other completed parts of the pathway. Walkers […]

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Hunter hospitals rolling-out safe staffing in EDs Recruitment for more nurses is underway. File photo.
Community, Health

Hunter hospitals rolling-out safe staffing in EDs

TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments. On the Mid North Coast, these include Manning Base Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Kempsey District Hospital, Macksville District Hospital and the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating […]

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Heart of the Haven: Roslyn Day-Anderson
Community

Heart of the Haven: Roslyn Day-Anderson

WHEN you meet Roslyn, it is clear within minutes that she has a special gift – not just her beautiful singing voice, but her heart for people. Roslyn and her husband Martin moved from Sydney to Lakewood in 2020, just a few days before the COVID lockdown. Once restrictions eased, they began attending the Camden […]

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