Billabong Zoo team members accept their award for Excellence in Medium Business, Tourism and Attractions, and Employer of Choice. Photo: Lucy Humphries. Business Port Macquarie President Peter Jones thanks businesses in Port Macquarie and the team at Business Port Macquarie, CEO Kylie Morris and Emma Walker. Photo: Lucy Humphries. THE COASTLINE Bank Greater Port Macquarie […]

THE NSW Government has announced a $15 million investment to extend the AgSkilled program over the next three years. Announced at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the funding will support the continued delivery of practical, hands-on training across key agricultural sectors including livestock, horticulture, grains and fibre. The program is designed to give workers job-ready […]

AROUND 150 business leaders, industry representatives and technology practitioners from across the Mid North Coast attended a “Future of Business – Technology Summit” in Port Macquarie on Tuesday, 17 March. Hosted by Business NSW at Panthers Port Macquarie, the summit’s primary focus was how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are reshaping education, healthcare and […]

SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]

Dunbogan-based advocate Rachael Thorpe is on a mission to improve accessibility for people with disability in the Camden Haven. Photo: FB. Rachael Thorpe hopes to improve accessibility for people with disability in Camden Haven businesses. Advocates Sarah Eade and Rachael Thorpe with Chamber President Luke Hadfield. Advocate Sarah Eade is passionate about improvements to accessibility […]

UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]

CAMDEN Haven Chamber of Commerce held its first executive meeting for 2026 this week, setting a positive and energetic tone for the year ahead. Members are united in their goal to place a strong emphasis on activating key seasonal periods such as Easter and Christmas, recognising their contribution and importance to the local economy. The […]