A Port Macquarie tiler is preparing to test his skills against some of the world’s best young tradespeople at the 2026 Global Skills Challenge.
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Posted inAwards, Feature, Port Macquarie
Billabong Zoo celebrates four wins at Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards
Billabong Zoo has claimed four major honours at the Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards and advanced to regional finals.
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie, Transport and Freight
Push for direct Melbourne flights to return to Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie lost its direct Melbourne flights when Bonza collapsed. Now the airport is fighting to bring them back — and needs local businesses to make the case.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Drugs seized, man charged after Port Macquarie vehicle stop
An 18-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly seized drugs from a vehicle and a home in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Good News, Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie detective awarded Australian Police Medal
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.
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.