Macksville Country Club Golf
DESPITE the need for some rain, green keeper Phil and his helpers had the course looking a picture for Saturday’s Fortade Group sponsored Stroke event. Rod Curtis found form to finish with a net 70 to win the Medal on…
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Test your endurance on the beautiful Kalang
FIRST launched in 2021, the third iteration of the Kalang River Classic will run on Sunday, 23 February 2025. Hosted by the Kalang River Dragon Boat Club, the race is held every two years for all types of non-powered watercraft.…
Leo Kirkwood named Camden Haven High School Dux for 2024
LEO Kirkwood was named the Camden Haven High School (CHHS) Dux for 2024, earning an ATAR of 92.7. This impressive result included a Band 6 in Modern History, Band 5s in English Advanced, Biology and Legal Studies, and a second…
Local anglers wanted to help track the ‘mushy fish’ parasite
COASTAL anglers are being asked to help find a solution to the spread of “mushy fish”. Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher and Lecturer in Ecology Dr Jessica Tout-Lyon, is leading a project based in Port Macquarie aimed at tracking the…
From Yangon to Kendall: Tin Hta Nu’s life of service
KENDALL’S Tin Hta Nu is a shining example of the profound impact that local generosity can have across the globe. Raised in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Tin’s grandfather taught her of the three forms of “real work” in life – generosity,…
Comboyne newborn Remi the first of Generation Beta
COMBOYNE’S Tzu-Ling Huang and Liam Walsh are among the first parents in the world to welcome a child of Gen Beta. It is just one of the reasons they will never forget New Year’s Eve, 2024. Advertise with News of…
Camden Haven footballers soar to Swans selection
FOUR Aussie Rules footballers from Camden Haven have been selected for the 2025 QBE Sydney Swans Academy. Ruby Luke and Jack Wilson have been selected in the Under 15s, with Isaac Luke and Reeve Simmons chosen for the Under 18s…
Mayoral Column: Welcome to 2025!
I HOPE you all had a joyful, safe and restful holiday season, surrounded by loved ones. As we step into this new year, many families are still enjoying the holiday spirit, with schools set to return later this month. For…
Gloucester welcomes new year with spectacular party
THE storms that were threatening earlier in the afternoon failed to materialise, and certainly didn’t deter the excited revellers gathering in Gloucester District Park to welcome the new year. The main entertainment was provided by the INXS tribute band, “Live…
Increased fire danger for MidCoast and Port Macquarie LGAs
THE Rural Fire Service (RFS) is warning residents of an increased risk of bush and grass fires across the Mid Coast and Port Macquarie local government areas (LGAs). RFS Superintendent Ugo Tolone said hot and dry weather and increased fuel…