A WEATHER emergency might have been averted locally, but Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts and the Mid North Coast Local Health District are reminding residents to stay vigilant around water. Mayor Roberts thanked the emergency services, Council staff and the…
KENDALL’S Riding for the Disabled (RDA) program returns on Wednesday, 19 March, with riders from disability support provider Newidafe readying themselves for the ring. The dedicated team of RDA volunteers and resident horses Ari, Robbie, Ruby Comet and Honey have…
THE recent deluge of wet weather across the region has impacted fishing conditions, with the inland areas experiencing significantly heavier rainfall than the coast. This surge of freshwater has triggered a remarkable influx of activity in our river systems, most…
THE Hannam Vale Reserve Committee will host its Autumn Market on Sunday, 30 March, showcasing the village’s community spirit, creativity and connection. Nestled between Port Macquarie and Taree, just 10 kilometres off the highway on a sealed road, Hannam Vale…
THE Kendall Produce Exchange is attracting an array of growers to its Sunday events, who share in far more than just fresh fruit and vegetables. The Exchange provides a platform for local residents to come together and share their excess…
IT WAS almost enough to blow a dog off its lead but the predicted wild weather spared much of the Camden Haven. Ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred’s go-slow and expert preparation by the area’s emergency services ensured that the mostly low-level flooding…
A MAN in his 60s has been released from hospital following a weekend crash in Lake Cathie. He was struck by a car after it allegedly mounted a roadside kerb near the skate park on Ocean Drive, just before 8am…
THE year-long rural immersion program offered through the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle (UON) provides a unique learning experience, with the lower North Coast being the destination of choice for many students. The program offers…
LAURIETON Rotarian Steve Roberts has been honoured with a Paul Harris Fellow award for his outstanding voluntary efforts following the devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu on 17 December 2024. The prestigious recognition was presented at his local Rotary Club’s…
THE Port Macquarie by-election, set for this Saturday (15 March 2025), has generated discussion among local constituents due to its financial burden and timing. The by-election was triggered by the sudden resignation of former MP Leslie Williams, a move that…