October 19, 2026
First-time market offers second-chance clothes
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First-time market offers second-chance clothes

Steph McMahon. Donna-Jane Wilson. “YOU never knew you needed it – until you see it.” That’s the philosophy of Steph McMahon, one of the women behind the first Wear It Again Market, which will be held at Laurieton Services Club on October 18. The market came about when Ms McMahon and friend Donna-Jane Wilson decided […]

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Port welcomes 9500 Ironman visitors and the event’s $11m economic injection More than 3000 athletes will race in Port Macquarie this weekend. Photo: Korupt Vision.
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Port welcomes 9500 Ironman visitors and the event’s $11m economic injection

More than 3000 athletes will race in Port Macquarie this weekend. Photo: Korupt Vision. Ironman competitors begin Sunday’s race with a 1.9km swim leg. Photo: Korupt Vision. PORT Macquarie is preparing for its biggest annual sporting event this Sunday when 3000 athletes will run, swim and pedal for honours in the 2026 Ironman 70.3. This […]

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FISHING: Return of FADs signals offshore season under way
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FISHING: Return of FADs signals offshore season under way

A Fish Aggregating Device in open water. FADs are man-made structures placed in the ocean to attract schools of pelagic fish. Photo: Supplied by Kate Shelton. This table shows the location coordinates of local FADs. Information supplied by Kate Shelton. WITH the warmer months approaching, Fisheries Aggregating Devices (FADs) have once again been placed along […]

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609 Ocean Drive North Haven is on the market with One Agency North Haven
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609 Ocean Drive North Haven is on the market with One Agency North Haven

609 Ocean Drive, North HavenPrice guide $875,000 to $925,000 LOCATED in the centre of North Haven’s busy shopping strip, this property offers an opportunity to secure a CBD position with both commercial and residential potential. The approximately 140 sqm street-level shopfront is currently set up as a professional workspace, with reception, meeting room, multiple offices, […]

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FISHING: Yellowfin action a Spring highlight
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FISHING: Yellowfin action a Spring highlight

THE upcoming long weekend is shaping up to be a challenging one for anglers, with strong north-easterly winds forecast across the Mid North Coast. While the weather may limit offshore and exposed rock fishing opportunities, there should still be a few options for those looking to wet a line when conditions allow. With the warmer […]

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American Motorcycles Hastings Chapter recognised for long-standing community support Community at 3 co-chair Theo Hazelgrove with members of the Hastings Chapter of the American Motorcycles Club.
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American Motorcycles Hastings Chapter recognised for long-standing community support

THE Hastings Chapter of the American Motorcycles Club has been recognised for its long-standing support of Camden Haven-based organisation Community at 3. Community at 3 Chairman Theo Hazelgrove recently presented Hastings Chapter Chairman Scott Mingay with a Certificate of Appreciation, acknowledging the club’s many years of support for the organisation and its Mission to the […]

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Birdon, Linked head 2026 Mid North Coast Business Awards winners list Birdon Group was a dual Mid North Coast Business award winner, along with Linked Community Services. Photo: Birdon Group.
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Birdon, Linked head 2026 Mid North Coast Business Awards winners list

BIRDON has been named the 2026 Mid North Coast Business of the Year, leading a diverse field of winners recognised at this year’s Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards in Coffs Harbour. The global maritime engineering company capped off a successful evening by also receiving the Excellence in Large Business award. The awards celebrated the […]

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