THE NSW Government has begun consultation on potential offences for landlords who knowingly lease premises to retailers selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes. The consultation includes engagement with landlord representatives, retailers, health advocates, partner government agencies and other key stakeholders. The outcomes of the consultation will be reviewed by the Government’s cross-agency NSW Illicit Tobacco […]
Regional Australia Bank has branches across the Hunter and Mid North Coast.
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has given the green light to a proposed merger between Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank. Regional Australia Bank currently operates 39 bank branches across the New England, North West, Central West, Riverina, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, whilst Summerland operates 10 branches across the NSW […]
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THE next time you see the sunrise, take a moment. That big ball of nuclear fire lighting up your morning sky is not just sitting there politely waiting for you to make coffee. It’s racing around the Milky Way at an eye-watering 828,000 km/h, dragging Earth and the rest of the solar system along for […]
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp with new probationary constables at Kempsey. Photo: supplied.
SIX new probationary constables will soon join police stations across the Mid North Coast following their graduation from the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 22 August. Port Macquarie will welcome three of the new officers, while Kempsey will receive two and Macksville one. The additional recruits are expected to provide important support to the district, […]
Andy and Scrubby take the first of many steps. Photo: Leigh Watson.
Andy and Scrubby take the first of many steps. Photo: Leigh Watson. Andy’s trailer emblazoned with statistics that drive home the reality of Australia’s gambling harm. Photo: Leigh Watson. ANTI-GAMBLING activist Andy Hope has travelled through Camden Haven on foot as he attempts to join a group of just eight people officially known to have […]
The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES.
The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES. Jesse Webber from the organising team. Photo: file. THE “Hastings + Hinterland Town & Country Ball” will debut this year, raising vital funds for flood-affected farmers and agricultural businesses across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. The inaugural event will take […]
Residents of McLennan Street and market coordinator David Shorter (in white). Photo: supplied.
Residents of McLennan Street and market coordinator David Shorter (in white). Photo: supplied. The two proposed locations for the Laurieton Regional Play Space. TWO locations are on the table for Laurieton’s proposed Regional Play Space and both are set to impact the Riverwalk Markets. The largest area is on the McLennan Street end of Bruce […]
Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
PORT Macquarie and Camden Haven residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with […]
Mayor Nikki Williams was one of the locals who farewelled Andy and Scrubby. Photo: Leigh Watson.
Mayor Nikki Williams was one of the locals who farewelled Andy and Scrubby. Photo: Leigh Watson. Andy and Scrubby take the first of many steps. Photo: Leigh Watson. Andy’s trailer emblazoned with statistics that drive home the reality of Australia’s gambling harm. Photo: Leigh Watson. ANTI-GAMBLING activist Andy Hope has reached Camden Haven on foot […]
‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA.
‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA. Nigel after his rescue. MUCH-LOVED koala amputee “Delungra Nigel” is now a permanent resident of the Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa. After months of dedicated care and rehabilitation, he will serve as an ambassador for Koala Conservation Australia (KCA) and for wildlife resilience and conservation […]
