A VISITOR from the deep past is about to grace Australian skies. For those willing to rise before dawn, it offers something close to time travel. The long-period comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) – last seen when humans were shaping stone tools and learning to master fire – has returned after an absence of roughly 170,000 […]

THIRTEEN regional clubs have collectively raised more than $70,000 to support farmers impacted by the devastating floods of May last year. Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer said the fundraising effort brought together clubs from across the region with the support of Clubs NSW. “[It] highlighted the strong community spirit and commitment to supporting those […]

BUCKETTS Radio is Gloucester’s local radio station, broadcasting a rich mix of music and community content produced entirely by its dedicated volunteer announcers. According to Tim Carroll, one of the hosts of “The Old Mates Radio Show”, the station is “jumping with some exceptional input from the dedicated group of volunteers”. One such project, “Stories […]

A proud Toby Wilson OAM turns 99 on 19 April. A young Toby Wilson in his Navy days. GLOUCESTER RSL sub-Branch members gathered on Saturday to celebrate the birthday of branch patron Alan Laurie ‘Toby’ Wilson OAM. Mr Wilson turns 99 on 19 April. “It was truly heartening for all present to see Toby in […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

MIDCOAST Council is calling community representatives from across the region to nominate to join a Floodplain Management Reference Group. This group is designed to advise Council on the development and implementation of Floodplain Risk Management Plans for the local government area. These plans provide specific advice in relation to many different aspects in relation to […]

The crossing at Tiri has opened ahead of schedule. Photo: MCC. Work has started on Bucketts Way at Mograni Creek Road. Photo: MCC. THE temporary river crossing at Tiri has opened ahead of schedule. Local traffic was allowed through on Saturday 21 March, two months earlier than planned. A 5-tonne load limit applies, which means […]