Lisle Crossing.
LISLE Crossing was born in New Plymouth, New Zealand on 28 February 1928. In 1934, he came to Australia with his family, settling first in Newcastle before later moving to Sydney. Lisle attended Sydney Technical High and his first job was as an industrial chemist for Peter’s Ice Cream. Over the years, he tried his […]
Jody and Myka being reunited after their road trauma. Photo: Port Macquarie Koala Hospital.
Jody and Myka being reunited after their road trauma. Photo: Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. Mother and joey are now healthy and happy and a part of the Wild Koala Breeding Program. Photos: KCA. Mother and joey are now healthy and happy and a part of the Wild Koala Breeding Program. Photos: KCA. Mother and joey […]
Councillor Nik Lipovac (right) and former Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams. Photo: Cr Nik Lipovac FB.
PORT Macquarie-Hastings councillor Nik Lipovac has confirmed he is no longer a member of the Liberal Party, announcing he will once again serve as an Independent. “I’ve decided not to renew my Liberal Party membership,” Mr Lipovac said. “Frankly, I’m too progressive and my views don’t necessarily align with just one political party.” While a […]
Volunteers Linda Danaher, Joy Rodwell and Jenny Roberts.
A DEDICATED team of local volunteers is quietly transforming the Queens Lake foreshore, working each week to restore native bushland and protect the unique ecology of the area. Operating under the umbrella of Port Macquarie Landcare, the Queens Lake group meets every Tuesday morning for three hours, tending to an expansive patch of bushland along […]
CONSTRUCTION firm AW Edwards has been awarded the contract to undertake the redevelopment of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. The project will transform the hospital into a wildlife rehabilitation, research, and education centre, supporting Koala Conservation Australia’s mission to conserve koalas and their habitats for future generations. A W Edwards was selected to undertake the […]
SURF lifesavers on the Mid North Coast came together to celebrate the achievements of clubs and their members over the 2024/25 season on Saturday night. One-hundred volunteer lifesavers, sponsors and special guests attended the annual Newcastle Permanent Awards of Excellence for Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast (SLCMNC) at the South West Rocks SLSC. Represented […]
Local physiotherapists have received training to deliver integrated care treatments for people suffering from hip and knee pain, osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
RESEARCHERS at the University Centre for Northern Rivers (UCRH) spent two days training 20 local physiotherapists to deliver integrated care treatments for people suffering from hip and knee pain, osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain. The training marks the first step in a four year research project that will run in the physiotherapy departments of […]
Centenarian Marjorie Cameron OAM with News Of The Area’s Chantelle Ansell.
John Drinan AM on duty at the recent Bonny Hills Art Prize. Photo: Sue Stephenson. Centenarian Marjorie Cameron OAM with News Of The Area’s Chantelle Ansell. Childhood educator and former director Karen McKay OAM. Photo: Semann & Slattery. THE leading lights of the Camden Haven have shone brightly in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours. The […]
FOR the first time since 2004, Port Macquarie Koala Hospital is closing its doors. Ahead of the site’s redevelopment, Koala Conservation Australia is inviting the community to attend a farewell event on Saturday 3 May, to experience the current hospital for one last time. “The whole Community Open Day is free and is our way […]
Melanie Barnes, Andrew McAlary, John White, Jamie Bruce, Veteran Mark Albertson, Natasha Hamblin,
Brady Pinkstone and Meg Teasdell enjoying the Aussie favourite at the Birdon Anzac Biscuit Morning Tea.
NO cup of tea or coffee is complete at this time of year without an Anzac Biscuit – or three. Birdon made sure they didn’t run short last Tuesday, when 300 were on offer for staff at its Port Macquarie headquarters. It was part of a company-wide morning tea to honour Australian Defence Force (ADF) […]
