Knocked back last year, now back in the money. Tweed and Ballina councils have slashed nearly two months off their approval waits, and it could be worth up to $3 million each.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Posted inAwards, Port Macquarie, Sport
Nominations open for Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship and Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards
Know an outstanding local athlete, coach or volunteer? Nominations for the Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship and the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards close 30 October.
Posted inBusiness, Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, Port Macquarie
Last Chance for young Mid North Coast entrepreneurs to land a Launch Pad place
Applications for the Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur program’s second round close today. Ask Kempsey’s Paris, who turned her business dream into Sol Wellness Studio, why you should apply now.
Posted inPort Macquarie-Hastings, Sport, Youth
Have your say on the future of sport and recreation in Port Macquarie-Hastings
Have your say on plans shaping future sport and recreation across Port Macquarie-Hastings before feedback closes 17 August 2026.
Posted inPort Macquarie
Industry invited to help shape Council’s underground assets guide
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is inviting industry professionals to provide feedback on draft building guidance for underground assets by 24 July.
Posted inHealth, Wauchope
Nearly $1 million to tackle loneliness and chronic illness in Wauchope
A link worker, a community officer, and nearly a million dollars. Wauchope is getting serious about keeping its older residents connected and healthy.
Posted inArts, 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 inCoffs Harbour, 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 inFunerals and memorials, Port Macquarie
Community invited to honour life of long-serving councillor Lisa Intemann
A public commemoration for former councillor Lisa Intemann will be held this Wednesday in Port Macquarie.
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.