Priorities???
At the end of 2009, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated Indonesia was a stable democracy with a healthy economy (third fastest growing in Asia!).
Indonesia’s “black...
Our Nashos remember
Port Macquarie National Servicemen held their annual National Servicemen’s Day at McInherney Park on Monday, February 14.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the...
Be careful what you wish for!
One doesn’t need to be a political analyst to project the result of the NSW State Election in March.. The State ALP have stuffed...
Fair deal?
The electricity price is set to rise for the retail consumer in July, another extra cost to living.
But did you know that large companies...
$1m ploughed into road upgrades
The works, which commenced on Tuesday, have been fully funded from last year’s special rate variation, and include resealing nine kilometres of Ocean Drive...
Thieves nabbed in crackdown
Police targeting property crime in the Port Macquarie area made numerous arrests last week and seized property items suspected of being stolen.
Officers attached to...
Health reform hoped to revive flailing system
A number of local nurses and our State MP have welcomed, in principle, COAG (Council of Australian Governments) support for a single, independent entity...
Climate change hot topic at forum
Over twenty climate change groups gathered in Port Macquarie last weekend to plan a significant boost to renewable energy in Australia.
The workshop was the...
Relay for Life up and running
The Hastings Relay for Life is being launched this Sunday by the local Volunteer Chair, Warden Mersey, and his dedicated committee.
The Hastings Relay For...
Flashing lights on agenda for Nationals
School zone flashing lights at Hastings Public School will be on a shortlist under a NSW Liberals & Nationals Government.
Leader of the Nationals Andrew...
Fast track to artistic fame for Brandon
Port Macquarie High School graduate Brandon Biddle’s artistic nous will be on show at Sydney’s largest ARTEXPRESS exhibition for 2011.
His artwork ‘Inner Monster’ (pictured...
Friendship back in print
The Independent newspaper has played an integral part in reuniting two old friends.
Recently an article was printed outlining the history of Constable Printing.
It was...
