THE Camden Haven Orchid Society will hold its annual winter show this weekend at the Laurieton United Services Club. The show will be open on Saturday, 14 June from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday, 15 June from 9.30am to 3.00pm. “This is the time for the flowering of Cattleya, Cymbidium orchids and early flowering Australian […]
105 Flinders Drive, Laurieton is on the market with One Agency North Haven
105 Flinders Drive, Laurieton4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carPrice: $1,249,000 IF you’re looking for a home that delivers the wow factor while still offering warmth, comfort, and functionality for everyday family living – look no further. This stunning residence combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication, perfectly positioned in the highly desirable Camden Grove Estate. Set […]
Hastings Choristers treat audiences to a taste of Broadway with musical medley
Mark Morabito (L) and Craig M. Wood. Photo: Paul Colla Photography. Hastings Choristers performing in ‘Patterns – A Musical Medley’. Photo: Paul Colla Photography. HASTINGS Choristers are known for their high standard of musical performance. Founded in 1990 by Robyn Ryan OAM, they are now under the musical direction of Craig M. Wood. The choristers […]
New date set to meet local artists on the Hastings Arts Trail
THE recent floods forced the Hastings Arts Trail to be postponed, but a new date’s already been set. It will now be held on the weekend of 5-6 July, coinciding with the rescheduled ArtWalk. The Trail is an initiative by local artist and facilitator Vivianne Hazenveld, and is supported by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council through a […]
Hastings Arts Trail to explore local studios from Wauchope to Port Macquarie
ARTISTS and makers across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region will open their doors on 7 and 8 June as part of the Hastings Arts Trail. The event invites the public into private studios, workshops and shared spaces, to meet local creatives and view their work. The trail stretches from Wauchope to Port Macquarie’s CBD and industrial […]
Stunning Herons Creek rural acreage on market with Harcourts Laurieton
WELCOME to your dream rural retreat on 20.64Ha (50acres) in Herons Creek! This stunning property offers the perfect blend of original country charm with the convenience of modern living, providing a serene rural lifestyle amidst nature’s beauty. This home features four spacious bedrooms, providing plenty of room for family and guests. The two bathrooms are […]
37 Chepana Street, Lake Cathie is on the market with Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Real Estate
37 Chepana Street, Lake CathiePrice: $1,100,000 to $1,150,000 LOCATED on a highly sought after headland with the pristine sands of Lake Cathie beach straight across the road, this home is move-in ready, with the flexibility to make some changes to suit your style. The property boasts a light-filled master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, and two […]
Community welcomed to attend free energy saving expo in Bonny Hills
RESIDENTS of Bonny Hills and surrounding communities are invited to attend an Energy Saving Expo on Saturday 21 June. The expo will offer practical advice and insights into cutting-edge technologies that can help households and businesses reduce their energy use and save money. The free entry event will take place at Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life […]
The Big Screen
THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025. Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney. It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted […]

The Comedy of Errors brought to life in Taree
MIDCOAST Community Theatre brought Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” to life at Taree Universities Campus on Friday 16 May. “My love of Shakespeare began in 1993 while studying Othello and I continued studying him at university in literature and acting studies,” said Director and Producer Catherine Watson. “I also played The Abbess and Merchant One […]