Port Macquarie-Hastings receives funding for recycling and reuse pilot
The council has secured $43,890 from the NSW Environment Protection Authority to trial new ways of reducing waste and increasing reuse and recycling acr...
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Oxley Highway upgrades to progress in staged approach
The NSW Government has confirmed that upgrades to the Oxley Highway between Thrumster and Hastings River Drive will progress, but Port Macquarie-Hasting...
Man allegedly stabbed during Port Macquarie home invasion
A 37-year-old man was allegedly stabbed during a home invasion in Port Macquarie early Monday morning, with police searching for those responsible and i...
Port Macquarie Community Groups Invited to Apply for NSW Violence Prevention Grants
Local organisations in the Port Macquarie area can apply for funding to support projects focused on preventing gender-based violence and building safer...
Port Macquarie Town Beach Faces Winter Erosion After Large Swells
Council monitors coastal damage as strong surf removes sand and affects access areas near the breakwall.
Port Macquarie Care Workers Raise Thousands for Cancer Support
Garden Village staff complete fundraising challenge to support Cancer Council programs.
Volunteers Sought to Support Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse
Community group calls for more helpers to preserve and promote one of the region’s heritage sites.
Development application lodged for Port Macquarie Surf Museum project at Oxley Reserve
Plans for a permanent Port Macquarie Surf Museum have moved forward, with a development application submitted for a new facility at Oxley Reserve near O...
Good news stories highlight community achievements across Port Macquarie-Hastings region
Positive stories from across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region showcase community resilience, local achievements, environmental efforts and projects he...
Technology helps uncover hidden stories from Allman Hill in Port Macquarie
New technology is helping researchers and historians reveal more about the people buried at Allman Hill Cemetery, providing fresh insights into Port Mac...
Port Macquarie Council Moves Ahead with Interim CBD Turn Ban to Improve Road Safety
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is moving forward with an interim traffic safety proposal aimed at reducing the risk of crashes at one of the city's busiest intersections. The p...
Mid North Coast young singers earn Opera Australia opportunity at Glasshouse Theatre
Fifteen talented young vocalists from the Mid North Coast have been selected to train with Opera Australia and perform on the Glasshouse Theatre stage i...
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital Data Reveals New Hope for Australia's Iconic Species
Analysis of Port Macquarie Koala Hospital records from 2018 to 2025 is examining whether conservation programs, rehabilitation efforts and breeding init...
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Prioritises Core Infrastructure to Support Future Growth
Mayor Adam Roberts says the council is focusing on essential infrastructure projects first, arguing that strong foundations in roads, water, wastewater...
Graffiti Artist James Moulton Fined Over “Stop Eating Children” Tags Across Port Macquarie
A Port Macquarie graffiti artist has been fined after painting controversial “Stop Eating Children” messages across public spaces, with authorities desc...
Belmont Wharf Reopens After Major Upgrade on Lake Macquarie
Boaters, anglers and visitors can once again enjoy Belmont Wharf after a major redevelopment delivered improved facilities and safer access to the popul...
World-First Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Offers New Hope for Australia's Endangered Icon
A groundbreaking vaccine approved for use in Australia is expected to significantly improve koala survival rates by protecting the endangered species ag...
Rare Sub-Antarctic Petrels Spotted Alive at Sea Off NSW Coast for the First Time
Birdwatchers have recorded two extremely rare Southern Ocean seabirds — the Kerguelen petrel and grey petrel — alive at sea off Port Macquarie, marking...
Handmade patchwork quilts bring culture, comfort and connection during NAIDOC Week celebration
Quilters and Worimi elders create special blankets for Aboriginal babies to celebrate identity, family and community connections
Proposed Turn Ban Aims to Improve Safety at Busy Port Macquarie Intersection
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is proposing a new turn restriction at the intersection of Hollingworth Street and Buller Street as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safet...