Police renew plea for information on death
Mid-North Coast Police have renewed their appeal for information in relation to the alleged attack on an elderly man in his home last year.
The...
Fallen nurses remembered
The horror of the Bangka Island massacre brings a tear to one’s eye.
To remember those nurses who died, and survived the terrifying World War...
Bash for Cash a hit
Port City Leagues wrapped up its two-day game against Camden Haven with first innings points in their Hastings Cricket 1st Grade match to consolidate...
Local golfer takes out Classic
Port Macquarie golfer, Margaret Bateman, has won the inaugural Mercedes Benz Classic held at Duntryleague Golf Club in Orange, played from January 24-28.
Posting scores...
Paddle your way to glory
Port Macquarie’s celebrated Outrigger canoeists are on the lookout for the sport’s next stars.
The successful local outfit is offering sports men and women the...
Noxious plant watch
One of the most noxious and potentially fatal plants is threatening local bushland.
The plant, Glory Lilly (Gloriosasuperba) is one of the most invasive plants...
Teaching’s the life for Mike
The long-standing President of Port Macquarie Teachers Association, Mike Trotter, has been awarded Life Membership of the local association.
The award was made known at...
Anti-fluoride campaigner to speak to local advocates
Advocacy against water fluoridation will be at the core of a presentation by Professor Paul Connett (PhD), an academic environmental chemist and author, who...
Cancer fundraiser so close to home
Port Macquarie resident and mother of three, Melinda Cockshutt, is among many encouraging people to dig deep on February 15 for International Childhood Cancer...
The Grand Plan – Lake Cathie community plans
After tireless efforts for more than 12 months, the Lake Cathie Progress Association is ready to sign off on the township’s Master Plan for...
History of massive seasonal changes
Congratulations ‘Mr President of Climate Change Sceptics’ on your very informative factual letter of, dare I say it, undisputable evidence of data on CO2...
“Advance Australia – Where?”
In reference to Port Independent, January 27 - Climate Crisis.
Stephen Lockhart, Presenter for The Climate Project, tells us that “The debate on global warming...
