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...
Gang with grit digs deep for flood victims
There’s no two ways about it — when it comes to pitching in when the chips are down, residents in the Port Macquarie-Hastings come...
Beacon of hope for Lighthouse
Tacking Point Lighthouse is set to be restored through a grant from the NSW Government.
Minister for Lands, Tony Kelly, made the announcement during an...
Give community nurses healthy outcome: MP
Any deal between NSW Health and the NSW Nurses Association on working conditions has to respect and reflect the efforts of Community Health nurses,...
Heats on for hazard reduction
Hazard reduction in and around Port Macquarie to better safeguard homes and businesses is set to be a priority under a NSW Liberals &...
Port to ride on crest of Surf Fest for three years
The longest running surfing event in Australian history, the Australian Surf Festival (ASF), will be returning to Port Macquarie, NSW for another three-year (2011-2013)...
Justin’s under the pump to help out flood victims
Locals are pumping away to help out the flood victims in Queensland - literally.
Last week resident Justin Loveday travelled to Brisbane to help pump...
Arts’ hub vision surprises
Local businesses were amongst the first to hear Glasshouse Manager Joe Conneely speak of his vision and priorities for 2011 and beyond.
Mr Conneely was...
