November 15, 2025
Wauchope Highland Gathering celebrates Scottish heritage with music, games and dance Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied.
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Wauchope Highland Gathering celebrates Scottish heritage with music, games and dance

The inaugural event was a huge success. Photo: supplied. Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied. The popular Highland Dancing. Photo: supplied. Dressing up is always fun. Photo: supplied. WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Saturday, 8 November, starting at 9am. The event, now in its […]

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Choosing Hope Walk spreads message of hope and support Walkers choose hope as they make their way to Stingray Creek Bridge.
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Choosing Hope Walk spreads message of hope and support

Walkers choose hope as they make their way to Stingray Creek Bridge. Michelle Freeman with supporters Luke Hadfield and Chan Ansell. MEMBERS of the Camden Haven community came together recently for the Bears of Hope Choosing Hope Walk, a heartfelt event dedicated to families who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby. Bears of […]

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Wauchope Highland Gathering celebrates Scottish heritage with music, games and dance Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied.
Entertainment, Event

Wauchope Highland Gathering celebrates Scottish heritage with music, games and dance

The inaugural event was a huge success. Photo: supplied. Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied. The popular Highland Dancing. Photo: supplied. Dressing up is always fun. Photo: supplied. WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Saturday, 8 November, starting at 9am. The event, now in its […]

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Bonny Hills Art Prize ready to celebrate a milestone The winner of the Pastels and Drawings Prize 2025, ‘Koala’ by Sarah Spenser.
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Bonny Hills Art Prize ready to celebrate a milestone

THIS coming January marks the fifth anniversary of the Bonny Hills Art Prize. The now annual exhibition will be held between Wednesday and Sunday, 7-11 January, at the St Agnes Parish’s Francis Retreat. Entry is open to artists on the Mid North Coast and organisers are expecting at least 400 entries and over 1000 visitors. […]

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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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