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Macquarie Dance Academy takes to the Streets with Passion
MDA continues to nourish the culture and art of street dance. They have a healthy, balanced lifestyle, friends and families.

Veronica Lind
May 13, 20214 min read


After Dark Scuffs Live On The Dark Alley Sessions
Tucked away on an urban street in Port Macquarie, is a vibing little record store, called Dark Alley Collectables. Here's local band Scuffs.

Brilliant Writer
May 12, 20212 min read


RAAF Roulettes Fly over Port Macquarie at Dusk
The Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes flew over Port Macquarie and were at the HDFC new hangar displaying their PC21 aircraft.

Veronica Lind
May 12, 20213 min read


Hastings District Flying Club unveils its new hangar
The newly furbished hangar was unveiled as part of Port Macquarie’s bicentenary 2021 celebrations.

Yann Tyng Kooi
May 12, 20214 min read


Roulette Pilot Aimee Heal Flies in Her Seventh Heaven
Flight Lieutenant, Aimee Heal is Roulette Seven with the Air Force Roulettes. Aimee Heal is the only woman on the team and also the youngest

Veronica Lind
May 11, 20215 min read


Flood Stories, NSW Floods March 2021
There are many stories from the March, 2021 Floods in NSW Australia, some say the biggest flood event in 100 years.

Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Apr 23, 20219 min read


Wingham NSW and the 2021 Floods
The town of Wingham NSW was completely cut off from all in all directions due to the floods. Liz Jarvis recalls the experience.

Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Apr 21, 20215 min read


Lisa McLeod on Rebuilding Pappinbarra
“Just being able to talk to someone when you're in distress is important and we wanted to help people this way if we could.” - Lisa McLeod

Brilliant Writer
Apr 16, 20214 min read


Resilient society to make Pappinbarra beautiful again
For many of my close friends, neighbours and fellow residents of the Greater Port Macquarie-Hastings region, we were all left horrified.

Brilliant Writer
Apr 16, 20213 min read


Kim Staples Art of Life
Art of Life is a place to heal one's heart through the arts, and Kim Staples is the Australian artist, art tutor and art therapist.

Yann Tyng Kooi
Apr 16, 20213 min read


Mrs. York's Garden
Mrs. York's Garden is a well-loved place in Port Macquarie. Locals and visitors know it affectionately as a little garden.

Yann Tyng Kooi
Apr 15, 20216 min read


KVC Creations, Order In Chaos
Kane VanChaos's works are earthy, mysterious, authentic. And wonderfully chaotic. What makes Kane's art stand out is his life experiences.

Yann Tyng Kooi
Apr 12, 20214 min read


Yamba Art Space Gallery
Yamba Art Space Gallery is a place for creative education, exhibitions and events. It is on the beautiful beach side town of Yamba NSW.

Yann Tyng Kooi
Apr 12, 20213 min read


A Mile in My Shoes
Thomson Ch’ng has been featured in the Australian National Maritime Museum’s inaugural migration stories project - A Mile in My Shoes.

Veronica Lind
Apr 12, 20213 min read


Original Sound Lounge
Original Sound Lounge (OSL) is all about creating and supporting the local original and independent artist community.

Yann Tyng Kooi
Apr 12, 20215 min read


Blooming in TG's Gardens and Beyond
Award-winning TG's Child Care is Playing It Foward, nurturing growth in the children, the communities and the environment.

Yann Tyng Kooi
Apr 12, 20217 min read


Come Fly with HDFC on their Open Day
HDFC Open Day 18/4/21 Hastings District Flying Club reveals newly furbished hangar as part of Port Macquarie's bicentenary 2021 celebrations

Veronica Lind
Apr 9, 20212 min read


Lasiandra Festival, Purple People Day
11th March 2021 is the 37th Lasiandra Festival in Wauchope, NSW where the town and its people go purple. Check who won best purple day.

Brilliant Writer
Mar 25, 20212 min read


Horses for Courses on Show
The Sydney Quarter Horse Association (SQHA) has a new sponsor, Spurs n Lace for its next show season. Read about the quarter horse history.

Veronica Lind
Feb 10, 20213 min read
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