14 McLeod Close, LornePrice: $1,265,000 IF you’ve been dreaming of a home where you can stretch out, slow down, and reconnect with nature, this Lorne Valley retreat might just be your next chapter. Set across 3.79 hectares (approx. 9.36 acres), this property isn’t just about land, it’s about lifestyle. Picture peaceful mornings with mist lifting […]
Tree-planting dragon boaters. Photo: supplied.
Tree-planting dragon boaters. Photo: supplied. Jason Stone from Stoney Aqua Park, Anni Yaringa of Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club and Anne Ditton from Koala Conservation Australia. Photo: supplied. The green shoots of change. Photo: supplied. A TEAM of Camden Haven Dragon Boaters descended on Stoney Aqua Park at Telegraph Point on Monday 16 June, armed […]
David Brooker will be live painting at the Port City Bowling Club on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
David Brooker will be live painting at the Port City Bowling Club on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. The Blokes Notes choir. THE community will be invited into the studios and creative spaces of local artists this weekend, as the Hastings Arts Trail hits the streets from 5-6 July. Visitors can discover and […]
Andrew Dyson reeled in this remarkable 19kg cobia off the Camden Haven. He was targeting snapper with squid on 20lb line when this beauty took the bait.
THE Mid North Coast has been a bustling hub for anglers, offering a wide array of fishing opportunities despite recent rough conditions. The Camden Haven River continues to be a top spot for anglers. Rock fishing anglers have had mixed success targeting drummer, with Camden Head being a reliable location. Other nearby headlands are also […]
Rotarians Phil Town, Caroline and Brett Hall in front of some of the many books that will be on offer.
THE Rotary Club of Laurieton is set to once again transform the Laurieton United Services Club into a book lover’s paradise as it hosts its Winter Book Sale from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 13 July. Running daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with an earlier finish of 3:00pm on the final day, the much-loved sale […]
WHILE this past week offered a delightful stretch of sunshine, allowing many to enjoy the outdoors, it appears the coming week might bring wetter conditions. So, it was certainly a good time to get out and about while the weather was fine. The Macleay River continues to be a prime location for fishing enthusiasts. Anglers […]
PORT Macquarie and Districts Family History Society is celebrating its 40th birthday with a luncheon for current and former members. It will be held at the racecourse on Saturday 28 June. President Diane Gillespie said, “It is a year of celebrations. We’re not just having afternoon tea and a birthday cake. “As a history group […]
2 Old Mill Road, Herons Creek4 Bed, 2 Bath, 8 CarPrice update: $1.600,000 – $1.700,000 DREAMING of a charming rural lifestyle? This stunning property seamlessly blends original country charm with modern living conveniences, offering a peaceful lifestyle and boasting 20.64Ha (50 acres) in the rolling hills of Herons Creek. Recently refreshed with new paint inside […]
Irene Balkema, Jenny Watts, jockey Luke Rolls, Tickle Me Pink, and Rick Balkema.
Irene Balkema, Jenny Watts, jockey Luke Rolls, Tickle Me Pink, and Rick Balkema. ‘Ditto’, the Bravehearts mascot. LOCAL businesses rallied behind Tuesday’s Bravehearts charity race day, generously sponsoring each of the seven races. Naming rights were snapped up, resulting in the Coolcene Air Maiden, Dittos Keep Safe Adventure Shows Maiden, Divine Experiences Country Plate, Stone […]
Decodable readers will be available in all local libraries.
DECODABLE readers, now recognised as an effective tool for supporting early and struggling readers, will form a new permanent collection in the children’s section of local libraries. The resources will be distributed across Port Macquarie, Laurieton, and Wauchope branches, ensuring access for families throughout the Hastings and Camden Haven regions. The readers will be officially […]
