The winner of the Pastels and Drawings Prize 2025, ‘Koala’ by Sarah Spenser.
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. […]
Kelly Saidey, Suicide Prevention and Postvention Manager at Lifeline Mid Coast NSW with Kieren Dell, Regional Cinemas Australia CEO. Photo: supplied.
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 […]
Dog fun after the rain’ by Lindie Kolver. Taken after the big rains earlier in the year. Photo: supplied.
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 […]
Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography.
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 […]
Anne Kennedy from the Wauchope Bonsai Group.
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 […]
Members of the Hastings Valley Fine Art Association.
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
Volunteer presenters gathered last Saturday for a radiothon briefing.
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 […]
Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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 […]
