LYNE MP Alison Penfold has launched “Lyne’s Biggest Survey”, an electorate-wide consultation over local priorities. The survey is being delivered to households across the Lyne electorate. “This survey is about giving a voice to the concerns of each and every Lyne resident, whether you live in the big centres of the electorate, the small towns, […]
HAVE you ever wondered who the first astronomers were? What an interesting question. Astronomy is the oldest science, but it’s also the newest. Everything we know about the night sky has been passed down through history, and we find the oldest continuous culture on Earth, the Australian Aboriginal people, were very likely the world’s first […]
FUEL prices have increased markedly all over Australia since the start of the Iran war. The Federal Government has explained this increase by the fact that ships have been unable to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz, but what is not so clear is why fuel prices sometimes vary significantly between retail outlets in […]
MIDCOAST Council is calling on residents, community groups, and business owners to attend the next round of “Community Conversations”. A series of open forums have been scheduled, designed to give locals a chance to hear from and talk to councillors and senior council staff in person. These upcoming sessions provide an opportunity for the community […]
Sixteen GEG members gathered for an early Autumn feast.
Sixteen GEG members gathered for an early Autumn feast. Sixteen GEG members gathered for an early Autumn feast. Sixteen GEG members gathered for an early Autumn feast. Sixteen GEG members gathered for an early Autumn feast. THE Gloucester Environment Group (GEG) held its first seasonal feast of 2026 at the Minimbah Gardens in Gloucester District […]
Meter readers have reportedly been encountering a variety of obstacles across the region.
MIDCOAST Council is asking residents to make life easier for its staff by maintaining clear access to water meters. According to Council, meter readers have been encountering a variety of obstacles across the region as they undertake their quarterly readings, with the most common hindrances being water meters enclosed behind fences or overgrown by plants […]
FIRE and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is offering free fire safety visits to Mid North Coast residents. Port Macquarie Station Commander Tim George said FRNSW’s Safety Visit initiative is designed to educate the community about common household fire dangers. “Our Safety Visits are a great opportunity to remind residents about fire safety around the home,” Station […]
NEW research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day. The majority of young Australians are still not active enough, despite well-established evidence that regular physical activity improves children’s physical and mental health. Schools are seen as an important setting to […]
Port Macquarie’s Breakwall. Photo: @port.macquarie.01
A NEW wave of internal migration is reshaping regional Australia, with coastal communities from Port Stephens through to the Mid North Coast continuing to attract strong interest from city dwellers. While Queensland’s Sunshine Coast remains the top destination nationally, the NSW corridor spanning Port Stephens, the MidCoast, Port Macquarie, Nambucca and Coffs Harbour is maintaining […]
Restoration of Scone Road.
RECOVERY continues across the MidCoast following the May 2025 flood event, however completion of works is not expected until 2029. The recovery program – one of the biggest in the region’s history – includes repairs to roads, bridges, drainage, and landslips. While work is underway, with Council working closely with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, Mayor […]
