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Calling all Visual Artists!
Bonny Hills Art Prize 2023 open. Entries close on 5th December. Last year Bonny Hills Progress Assoc had 100 artists entering 300 artworks.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Willing & Able’s Linen Drive will reduce the impact of textile waste
"ReuseAbility" by Willing & Able aims to reduce the impact of textile waste and divert 120 tonnes of waste from landfill.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Nov 3, 20222 min read
National Monument to Migration grows with 876 new names
National Monument to Migration grows with 876 new names. AMSA help members understand how the can participate in honouring a migrant.
Veronica Lind
Oct 27, 20223 min read
Beyond Flights of Fancy: Australia's Aviation History
Australia's Aviation History started with balloons. Learn about the birth of Qantas and Port Macquarie's aviation history.
Yann Tyng Kooi
Oct 27, 20226 min read
Celebrate Small Business Month in November with #LoveLocal Festival
Celebrating Small Business Month in November
Yann Tyng Kooi
Oct 24, 20223 min read
Pathfinders at work, advocating and supporting disadvantaged communities
Pathfinders is an organisation at the forefront of providing advocacy, support and services for disadvantaged communities.
Veronica Lind
Oct 13, 20224 min read
Encounters of the Shark Kind with Chantelle Doyle Punching for Healthy Oceans
The Rotary Club of Port Macquarie has invited Chantelle Doyle, Mark Rapley and Dave Pearson to talk about the awareness of sharks.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 10, 20225 min read
Headspace and Out Loud and Proud are partnering to bring you Port Macquarie’s first ever Queer Prom!
Port Macquarie's first ever Queer Prom. An event specifically for LGBTQ+youth, the Queer Prom with a Halloween/Rocky Horror show theme.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Malaysians and Singaporeans Celebrate 185 years of Migration History
Malaysians and Singaporeans Celebrate 185 years Migration History with Australian National Maritime Museum and AMSA with a Peranakan Dinner.
Veronica Lind
Oct 6, 20224 min read
Rescue Helicopter Golf Day
Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Business Port Macquarie are hosting an annual Charity Golf, Luncheon and Bowls event on Friday 28 October 2022
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Garden recommendations from Chook, Greenbourne Nursery
Recommendations from Daniel "Chook" Fowler at Greenbourne Nursery - Ornamental Plant, Herb and Fruit Tree this season for your gardens.
Veronica Lind
Oct 6, 20224 min read
The Cup is Back to support Mental Health!
The Neami Cup brings the community together during mental health month to increase understanding of mental health and support available
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 6, 20222 min read
41st Beechwood Billycart Classic - a fun day for all the family
Mark your calendars so you don't miss out on the Beechwood Billycart Classic, Sunday 27th November 2022, fun day for the whole family.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 4, 20222 min read
A Tribute to Dr Jim Frazier, OAM ACS DSC.hc by Christine Calabria
Dr Jim Frazier, OAM ACS DSC.hc is famous world-wide for the invention of the Panavision Frazier lens system that revolutionised film
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Sep 29, 20226 min read
The Great Australian Show Raising Funds for the Wauchope Apex Club
✦ Country rock artist Benn Gunn is helping raise money for 100 regional charities across Australia with his Great Australian Show: a...
Veronica Lind
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Desley Polmear's Writing Group launched their first book, "Stories Around the Kitchen Table"
Desley Polmear has been mentoring a few ladies to write. Their short stories have been published - "Stories Around the Kitchen Table"
Yann Tyng Kooi
Sep 27, 20224 min read
Prost to Oktoberfest!
Around the world celebrations of Oktoberfest entice us to indulge in the culture, customs, food and festivities of Germany. Join and enjoy!
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Sep 26, 20226 min read
LGBT's continuing efforts to turn the tide...
It has been almost a year since we focused on the state of affairs facing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Sep 9, 20226 min read
Support Bravehearts to Keep Children Safe
Port Macquarie came together for a high tea to support Bravehearts keeping Children Safe with Ditto in a box resource.
Veronica Lind
Sep 7, 20222 min read
A LOOK at a BOOK
Book Reviews: A profile of a world-famous woman, a directory of Australia’s epic trails and hikes; and a charming book for the little ones
Veronica Lind
Sep 7, 20225 min read
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