A Port Macquarie-based detective who has dedicated more than two decades to protecting children from abuse has been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours with the Australian Police Medal.
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Man charged over alleged graffiti and property damage offences in Port Macquarie
A man is due to face court after being charged over a series of alleged graffiti and property damage offences on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inArts, Feature, Port Macquarie
Celebrating 10 years of creativity and community
Port Macquarie’s much-loved ArtWalk is celebrating 10 years of bringing the community together through creativity, culture and connection.
Posted inFeature, Health, Port Macquarie
Community invited to help shape arts and culture for Port Macquarie hospital upgrade
Mid North Coast residents are being invited to help shape arts initiatives for the $265 million Port Macquarie hospital upgrade.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Indigenous, Local politics, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Social issues and services
Councils strengthen reconciliation commitments across region
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is seeking a local artist to design uniforms, while the City of Coffs Harbour has placed its draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy 2026 on public exhibition for community feedback.
Posted inFlood, Local News, Port Macquarie
One year on: Mid North Coast reflects on floods, resilience and recovery
Wednesday marks one year since the severe weather event that devastated communities across the Mid North Coast, leaving homes inundated, businesses destroyed, and thousands of residents cut off by floodwaters.
Posted inAwareness Events, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Pottsville, Social issues and services
Your year to volunteer: North Coast communities give back
As communities across the North Coast prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week, local organisations are shining a light on the many people quietly giving their time to support others, care for the environment and strengthen community connections.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Wauchope
Woman dies a week after Wauchope crash
Police are appealing for information following the death of a woman injured in a crash near Wauchope earlier this month.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Port Macquarie
Pathfinders Pumpkin Run returns to give back to North Coast communities
Pathfinders’ annual Pumpkin Run will deliver produce and meals across NSW, supporting charities and communities facing hardship.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Man charged after alleged assault investigation in Port Macquarie
A 45-year-old man has been charged over an alleged assault in Port Macquarie that left another man with serious head and facial injuries last year.