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FROM backyard tackling battles to crossing the try line in his first ANZAC Day clash, Blake Steep’s rapid rise into the ...
26/07/2025

FROM backyard tackling battles to crossing the try line in his first ANZAC Day clash, Blake Steep’s rapid rise into the forward pack of the Sydney Roosters continues to evoke the admiration and respect of the NRL world.

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Blake Steep celebrates after scoring a try for the Roosters in the NRL Round 16 match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts. Blake’s passion for the game began as a junior with the Camden Haven Eagles: Photo: supplied. FROM backyard tackling battles to crossing...

A LEATHER belt gifted to one of the cast and crew of the ABC TV series “Castaway” has been returned to its maker, Ross B...
26/07/2025

A LEATHER belt gifted to one of the cast and crew of the ABC TV series “Castaway” has been returned to its maker, Ross Bennett of Bonny Hills.

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The Bonny Hills-made belt gifted to the cast and crew of Castaway. Mike Dodkin and Ross Bennett with the Castaway belt. A LEATHER belt gifted to one of the cast and crew of the ABC TV series “Castaway” has been returned to its maker, Ross Bennett of Bonny Hills. Castaway was a 1974 Australian dr...

OVER A writing career spanning 15 years, Drew Lindsay has published 46 novels. I Follow Us - Free Local News.
26/07/2025

OVER A writing career spanning 15 years, Drew Lindsay has published 46 novels.

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OVER A writing career spanning 15 years, Drew Lindsay has published 46 novels. Drew tinkered with writing short stories and essays prior to embarking on serious novel writing. “My inspiration is an active imagination and wishing to share stories with others.” he told News Of The Area. “I alway...

THE Flood Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid North Coast is encouraging farmers and other flood-affected reside...
26/07/2025

THE Flood Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid North Coast is encouraging farmers and other flood-affected residents to continue to seek assistance.

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Flood Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens with Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffins, at the Wingham Food Hub. Photo: supplied Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied Da...

A 13-YEAR-OLD who needs no introduction, Blake Herbert is fast becoming a local celebrity through his enthusiasm for eve...
26/07/2025

A 13-YEAR-OLD who needs no introduction, Blake Herbert is fast becoming a local celebrity through his enthusiasm for everything outdoors.

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A 13-YEAR-OLD who needs no introduction, Blake Herbert is fast becoming a local celebrity through his enthusiasm for everything outdoors. For the past six months, Blake, who lives with ADHD and dyslexia, has been a regular feature alongside “Sarge” on Triple M on a Friday morning, telling listen...

MUSIC rang down the hallways as the Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance celebrated the first anniversary...
25/07/2025

MUSIC rang down the hallways as the Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance celebrated the first anniversary of its weekly musical program “Memories in Melodies”.

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Generations come together to celebrate. Photo: supplied. Tambourines and drums were out, ready to make music. Photo: supplied. MUSIC rang down the hallways as the Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance celebrated the first anniversary of its weekly musical program “Memories in Melodie...

RURAL Aid’s Mustering Growth program is continuing to grow, with Rollands Plains Upper Public School set to benefit from...
25/07/2025

RURAL Aid’s Mustering Growth program is continuing to grow, with Rollands Plains Upper Public School set to benefit from the wellbeing initiative in September.

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RURAL Aid’s Mustering Growth program is continuing to grow, with Rollands Plains Upper Public School set to benefit from the wellbeing initiative in September. Mustering Growth helps rural students better understand and manage their emotional wellbeing, especially in the face of challenges unique ...

PORT MACQUARIE photographer Tom Sheppard has taken out first place in the Australian Landscape – Print category at the 2...
25/07/2025

PORT MACQUARIE photographer Tom Sheppard has taken out first place in the Australian Landscape – Print category at the 2025 Northern Zone Photographic Competition, held locally on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July.

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Tom Sheppard’s winning photo ‘Googik Dreaming’. Photo: supplied. Tom Sheppard out and about capturing photo opps. Photo: supplied. Bronwyn Ellis’ digital photo of penguins in South Georgia. Photo: Sis Higgins. Sharryn Sykes’ print photos of tiled mosques in Uzbekistan. Photo: Sis Higgins. ...

FROM Blueberry Lane to Park Street, a local resident has called on Mayor Adam Roberts to take a good look at the current...
25/07/2025

FROM Blueberry Lane to Park Street, a local resident has called on Mayor Adam Roberts to take a good look at the current state of Port Macquarie’s roadside nature strips and roundabouts.

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The footpath near Blueberry Lane. Photo: supplied. Dead leaves cover the pathway and gutter along Hastings River Drive. Photo: supplied. FROM Blueberry Lane to Park Street, a local resident has called on Mayor Adam Roberts to take a good look at the current state of Port Macquarie’s roadside natur...

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda: There has been so much hype around the gotcha moment when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was ca...
25/07/2025

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda: There has been so much hype around the gotcha moment when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught in an embrace with his chief people officer at a Coldplay concert.

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DEAR Jasminda, There has been so much hype around the gotcha moment when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught in an embrace with his chief people officer at a Coldplay concert. Why is there so much interest? Jerry P. Dear Jerry, Coldplay songs cover the gamut of emotions. It’s one thing to drive a...

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25/07/2025

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HASTINGS region tourism operators are making their mark, with four local businesses named finalists in the 2025 North Co...
25/07/2025

HASTINGS region tourism operators are making their mark, with four local businesses named finalists in the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.

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Port Macquarie Museum on Clarence Street shines. Photo: Facebook. Soul Surf School’s Corey and Loren Enfield smashing waves. Photo: Facebook. Positive Energy Lord Howe Island Retreat led by Belinda Johnson and Peta Alexopoulos. Photo: Facebook. Reflections Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills attracts the cro...

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