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 […]
More than 3000 athletes will race in Port Macquarie this weekend. Photo: Korupt Vision.
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 […]
Community at 3 co-chair Theo Hazelgrove with members of the Hastings Chapter of the American Motorcycles Club.
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 […]
Birdon Group was a dual Mid North Coast Business award winner, along with Linked Community Services. Photo: Birdon Group.
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 […]
TURNING 100 is a pretty special achievement, and for one local woman, Joan Barr, her milestone birthday was a chance to celebrate a lifetime of family, farming, community and memories. Born at her parent’s home at Upper Lansdowne on August 29, 1926, she was the seventh of 14 children. Today, just three siblings remain. Growing […]
Reaching out to someone you're concerned about is becoming part of everyday life. Photo: R U OK?
THURSDAY, 10 September is R U OK? Day – our annual reminder of the importance of checking in, reaching out, and talking openly about life’s ups and downs. While research shows that nine out of every 10 Australians are aware of the R U OK? movement, not everyone feels confident to reach out when someone […]
Leah Doeland with her creation. The Scarecrow Festival. WITH the recent arrival of Spring, the inaugural Comboyne Scarecrow Festival is fast approaching, kicking off on 12 September and running through to 11 October. Scarecrow creation and registration ends on 7 September, in time for the festival commencement. Leah Doeland, a local interdisciplinary artist, has traded […]
‘SubMerge’ is part of ‘sensorial,’ currently exhibiting at The Glasshouse Regional Gallery. Photos: Pauline Cain
Dr Alison Bennett. ‘SubMerge’ is part of ‘sensorial,’ currently exhibiting at The Glasshouse Regional Gallery. Photos: Pauline Cain ARTIST Dr Alison Bennett, will be speaking at a free event at The Glasshouse Regional Gallery in Port Macquarie this Saturday 5 September at 11am to complement the ‘sensorial’ exhibition. Alison will explore how different sensory experiences […]
Members of the Rotary Club of Laurieton at the culmination of the sale. Photo: Rachael Thorpe.
Members of the Rotary Club of Laurieton at the culmination of the sale. Photo: Rachael Thorpe. Camden Haven SES members lend a hand to move boxes of books. Photo: Rachael Thorpe. THE Rotary Club of Laurieton’s annual Winter Book Sale finished on Sunday, and book coordinator Philip Town was delighted with the response. During the […]
Blokes Coffee Time at Agostina’s Cafe in Port Macquarie.
BLOKES Coffee Time was founded on 3 February 2021 at Sea Acres Rainforest Café, Port Macquarie.Ten men attended that first meet-up. At the most recent gathering, on Wednesday 8 July at Agostina’s Cafe in William Street, there were three dozen. There was lots of warm conversation and camaraderie and the sound of male voices filled […]
