Health Minister Mark Butler has reversed a planned change to eye injection classifications, easing fears for regional macular degeneration patients.
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie
Police appeal after Port Macquarie business damaged in late-night attack
Police are appealing for information after a Port Macquarie business was damaged during a late-night incident last month.
Posted inAwards, Business, Port Macquarie
Regional Australia Bank named most recommended customer-owned bank
The Port Macquarie headquartered Regional Australia Bank has won an award based on customer recommendations.
Posted inEducation, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Women trades surge: North Coast women helping build the local construction workforce
Women are driving a surge in construction trades across regional NSW, boosting local workforces in Armidale, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour as enrolments more than double statewide.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Health, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Mid north coast gains 25 junior doctors
Twenty-five new medical interns have joined the Mid North Coast Local Health District, including Coffs Harbour local Dr Tammy Middleton, providing support to hospitals across the Coffs Harbour and Hastings Macleay networks.
Posted inEntertainment, Parenting and kids, Port Macquarie, Tourism
ArtWalk 2026 to light up Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie’s flagship community event is set to return, with organisers promising a larger and more ambitious program for 2026.
Posted inClarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Women
North Coast women named finalists in 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards
Several women from NSW’s North Coast are among the 31 finalists announced for the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards, recognising leadership, resilience and community impact across the state.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Bonny Hills
Junior surfers take on tough conditions at Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach at Bonny Hills played host to nearly 100 junior surfers over the weekend, with the Surf Reflections Junior Series delivering high-level competition and a tourism boost to the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inCrime, Kempsey Shire, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Teenager charged over alleged break ins, pursuit in Kempsey
A teenage boy will face court following an investigation into armed break and enters in Kempsey, South West Rocks, Bonville, and Port Macquarie, as well as an alleged pursuit involving the ramming of a police vehicle.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Education, Parenting and kids, Port Macquarie, Water
Autism Swim’s Dippers Program returns with inclusive beach and ocean safety
Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie will once again host Autism Swim’s inclusive beach and ocean safety program. Read more here.