THE Laurieton United Services Club was the venue for a lively community meeting held by the Beach to Beach Shared Pathway Committee on Tuesday, 31 March. More than 180 people joined Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer, Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts, Council General Manager Robert Fish, and Director of Community Infrastructure Ben Wood to […]

WHILE rising fuel prices continue to create challenges for households and businesses across the country, one Camden Haven business owner says the response from his customers has been a reminder that community support remains strong during difficult times. Jake Thrash, owner and operator of Coastside Gardens, recently made the difficult decision to introduce a temporary […]

CHARITIES, community groups and not‑for‑profit organisations delivering community‑led projects across Essential Energy’s network area are encouraged to submit their applications for the 2026 Essential Grants program before the end of March. The program is offering grants of up to $15,000 to help eligible organisations bring their initiatives to life and deliver real benefits for people, […]

BONNY Hills residents Bill Howell, Melinda Robinson and Brian Barker, have been recognised for their service to the local community. They are the recipients of the inaugural Bonny Hills Progress Association’s Community Awards, which were presented on 17 March following the association’s annual general meeting. The meeting included updates on key projects. Re-elected Vice-President Kathy […]

Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services CEO Kelly Lamb, Dr Kristy Kostalas from Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic and Regional Australia Bank Chief Risk Officer Les Bailey. Photo: Atlantis Creative. Dancers entertain the crowd at the fundraiser. Photo: Atlantis Creative. THE Hastings community has again given generously in support of Liberty Domestic and Family Violence […]

Brittani Michelle speaking at the International Women’s Day breakfast at LUSC. Guest speaker Brittani Michelle and organiser Jenny Peters. INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day 2026 was marked in the Camden Haven at an early morning breakfast at Laurieton United Services Club.  Organised by Jenny Peters from the Rotary Club of Laurieton with entertainment from a local ukulele […]

MEMBER for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer reflected on his first 12 months in parliament during a speech to the Rotary Club of Laurieton on Monday night, 9 March. The Rotarian and former Secretary Manager of Laurieton United Services Club, recalled starting work at the club at age 23, never anticipating that he would spend 34 […]

WAUCHOPE business leader and community advocate Jesse Webber has been recognised on the state stage as Oxley’s Local Woman of the Year for 2026. The award is for her volunteer fundraising efforts and outstanding leadership across multiple business ventures in the Hastings Valley. From her earliest days completing a business course through the Wauchope Chamber […]

KENDALL teacher Pete Roberts has seen the very real effects of the mental health challenges faced by the youth of today, with a young Australian lost to suicide every day. For the last four years, Mr Roberts has been part of “Laps for Life”, a fundraising initiative of ReachOut, an online mental health service established […]

One of the waste bins for fishing tackle. A brush turkey wrapped in fishing line. WITH its vast array of rivers, lakes, and ocean foreshores, the Mid North Coast region is a magnet for those who love fishing; but there is a dark side to this which often goes unseen.  Nylon fishing lines take 100 […]