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.
Port Macquarie-Hastings
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.
Posted inPort Macquarie-Hastings, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Birdrock Memorial Surfing Contest returns to honour Hastings Valley surfing legacy
The Birdrock Memorial Surfing Contest will return to Bonny Hills on Saturday, 30 May and Sunday, 31 May 2026, continuing a tradition that has celebrated local surfing culture and community memory since 1981.
Posted inEducation, Port Macquarie
Swapping banking for maritime: Courtney builds future skills through TAFE NSW this National Careers Week
Former banker Courtney Greenslade retrained through TAFE NSW, building maritime rescue skills during National Careers Week celebrations nationwide.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Port Macquarie, Urunga
Surfing legends Trent Munro and Jacko Baker set for Mid North Coast junior surfing showdown
Surfing legends Trent Munro and Jacko Baker headline this weekend’s Surf Reflections Junior Series at Hungry Head Beach.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Four arrested following alleged property offences on the Mid North Coast
Four teenage boys have been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged property offences on the Mid North Coast.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Four men to face court over alleged Wauchope pub brawl
Four men have been charged and will face court following an alleged affray at a licensed premises in Wauchope on the NSW Mid North Coast last year.
Posted inGrants and funding, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Regional Development
$7m boost to unlock 5,300 homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings
A $7m boost for water infrastructure is set to unlock more than 5,300 new homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings.