Hitting up community for ideas
Community surveys and workshops are just some of the ways that the new Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is talking to the community to help set...
Elderly targeted
A number of our local seniors have been subjected to violent, senseless and malicious attacks in the past week, sparking a police warning for...
New owners for Port Macquarie Independent
The Port Macquarie Independent newspaper has been sold and is now part of the Independent Publishing Australia Group. This is fantastic news for the...
8 local teachers face sack after cutbacks
At least eight teachers and support staff from the Port Macquarie education office will be sacked as part of the State Government’s $1.7 billion...
Screening to raise money for Soldier On
Soldier On will be screening the documentary “The Battle for Long Tan” on Tuesday, November 27 in Armidale to raise money for its work...
Researcher to probe reasons some specialists leave Armidale
Hunter New England Health (HNEH) will appoint an independent researcher to investigate issues affecting the retention of specialists at Armidale Hospital.
Member for Northern Tablelands...
Walcha Road Police Station to remain open
Member for Northern Tablelands Richard Torbay has welcomed a decision by NSW Police Minister Michael Gallacher this week to keep Walcha Road Police Station...
Mental health in rural areas study underway
A large-scale biological, medical and social study of mental health in rural and regional Australia has just begun at the University of New England.
The...
Getting ready for big school
Pre-preppies are getting a taste of “big school” at Wallangarra as a six-week prep orientation program eases the way of seven new enrolees towards...
All about marine rescue
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie will be holding its 19th annual Boating Safety and Information night at Tacking Point Surf Club this Friday, November 9,...
Cassegrain’s champion crop
Cassegrain Wines has received the very welcome news that it was awarded the distinction of Champion Winery at the New England Wine show.
This is...
Jennings student now a published author
There were smiles all round as it was announced during the week that Jennings Public School student Chloe Deacon-Stock is now a published author.
Chloe’s...
