October 4, 2025
Local cinemas are using entertainment for education, while raising money for Lifeline Kelly Saidey, Suicide Prevention and Postvention Manager at Lifeline Mid Coast NSW with Kieren Dell, Regional Cinemas Australia CEO. Photo: supplied.
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Local cinemas are using entertainment for education, while raising money for Lifeline

LOSING a child is a parent’s worst nightmare, but Regional Cinemas Australia CEO Kieren Dell has turned that pain into a passion. He’s helping raise much-needed funds for Lifeline through the annual “Reach for Help” event. After raising an impressive $16,000 in 2024 for Lifeline North Coast and Lifeline Mid Coast, “Reach for Help” is […]

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Hastings photographers showcase their work at LUSC exhibition Dog fun after the rain’ by Lindie Kolver. Taken after the big rains earlier in the year. Photo: supplied.
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Hastings photographers showcase their work at LUSC exhibition

Dog fun after the rain’ by Lindie Kolver. Taken after the big rains earlier in the year. Photo: supplied. ‘Looking for ET’ by Trevor Mills. Taken during a trip to Parkes. Photo: supplied. HASTINGS Photography Group, based in Port Macquarie, is hosting an exhibition at Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) this weekend, 19-21 September.  Competition […]

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Port Macquarie Historical Society honoured for museum’s ‘Marking the Moment’ exhibition Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography.
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Port Macquarie Historical Society honoured for museum’s ‘Marking the Moment’ exhibition

Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography. Visitors viewing the ‘Reflections’ exhibition at the Port Macquarie Museum. PORT Macquarie’s Historical Society has been named the inaugural recipient of the History Council of NSW History Week Award. The new award highlights the important work of grassroots organisations, often […]

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Bonsai artistry on show at Laurieton Anne Kennedy from the Wauchope Bonsai Group.
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Bonsai artistry on show at Laurieton

THE Wauchope Bonsai Group hosted the annual Bonsai and Penjing Show at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) from 13-14 September. The showcase included a stunning array of traditional and native bonsai and penjing plants, and demonstrations from experienced group members. Trees, pots and tools were also offered for sale. “Whether you’re a seasoned grower […]

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Hastings Valley Fine Art Association exhibition returns to Laurieton Members of the Hastings Valley Fine Art Association.
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Hastings Valley Fine Art Association exhibition returns to Laurieton

THE Hastings Valley Fine Art Association (HVFAA) is returning to the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) for the Laurieton Group’s annual art exhibition. The event will be held from Friday 3 to Monday 6 October. This highly anticipated exhibition follows the success of last year’s event, which was also held at LUSC. “The art exhibition […]

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Spring orchid show returns to LUSC
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Spring orchid show returns to LUSC

THE Camden Haven Orchid Society will hold their Annual Spring Show on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August in the Anzac Room of the Laurieton United Services Club. The show will be open to the public on Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Entry is $2.00, with children or students […]

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Wauchope fundraiser to support flooded farmers and businesses The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES.
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Wauchope fundraiser to support flooded farmers and businesses

  The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES.   The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES.   RAISING vital funds for flood-affected farmers and agricultural businesses across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, the “Hastings + Hinterland Town and […]

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Presenters briefed ahead of 2WAYFM radiothon Volunteer presenters gathered last Saturday for a radiothon briefing.
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Presenters briefed ahead of 2WAYFM radiothon

PRESENTERS for 2WAYFM 103.9 have been briefed ahead of their upcoming radiothon. Conducted by the volunteers of Hastings Community Radio, the annual fundraiser will run from Monday to Sunday, 1-7 September. Hastings Community Radio has many keen volunteers with a solid history of supporting local community groups. They provide up-to-date local information and a great […]

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St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo

Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Airlie, Chloe and Laura designed the Koala Conservation App. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Bob, Wil, James and Jack working to reduce drowning risks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Stage 3 students of St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS) at Laurieton are addressing real-world problems […]

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Engines ready for 2025 Laurieton Vintage Motor Club Show and Shine The 2024 Show and Shine was a great success and is back for 2025.
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Engines ready for 2025 Laurieton Vintage Motor Club Show and Shine

CAR lovers and families looking for a fun day out should clear their calendar for Sunday, 7 September, as the Laurieton Vintage Motor Club Show and Shine returns for 2025. Held from 10am to 2pm at the Laurieton United Services Club and the adjacent Club Reserve on Seymour Street, the event is expected to draw […]

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