Heart of the Hastings

21/08/2025

Wauchope Men’s Shed has secured $39,000 in funding from the NSW Government and MP Michael Kemp to help extend its workshop, a project exceeding $80,000 that’s been years in the making through member fundraising.

14/08/2025

The 2025 Coastline Bank Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards Gala lit up the Wauchope RSL last Saturday, celebrating our local business community in style. Catch all the highlights and big winners in this week’s issue!

08/08/2025

📢 Transport for NSW is seeking community feedback on the Pacific Highway and Oxley Highway Interchange Upgrade. For more information, please visit nswroads.work/oxleyinterchange.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzW4mkMCcZI

Transport for NSW is proposing to upgrade the Pacific Highway and Oxley Highway Interchange near Port Macquarie to improve safety, journey reliability and fu...

07/08/2025

Since 2020, our Port Macquarie Hastings farmers have battled fire, flood, storms, drought—yet they still show up for the land, for their families, and for all of us. You’re invited to the inaugural Hastings + Hinterland Town & Country Ball on 20 September, a night under the stars to stand with our community, not in charity, but in solidarity.

Hastings + Hinterland Town & Country Ball

24/07/2025

The Hastings community turned out in force on Saturday for a heartfelt celebration hosted by local resident Emma Schuch, whose passion and perseverance brought to life the One Day, One Cause, Your Presence Matters Fundraiser, a meaningful event that raised over $20,000 for the Cancer Council.

Read all the details in this week’s issue.

18/07/2025

Great news, Wauchope! The long-awaited new courts at Andrews Park are now open and ready for action.

Read all the details in this week's issue!

11/07/2025

The countdown is on for the 2025 Coastline Bank Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards, happening on Saturday 9th August!

For more information check it out in our Newsletter this week!

20/06/2025

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05/06/2025

A $10,000 donation from the Wauchope Lions Club has helped Wauchope District Memorial Hospital purchase vital new medical equipment, including a high-tech treatment recliner and emergency cart.

Read all the details in this week's issue.

23/05/2025

Billabong Zoo has taken home the Tourism and Attractions award at the 2025 Business Port Macquarie Awards! In this week's issue, read how the team celebrated the win.

We know many of our readers will be unable to access a copy this week due to the current conditions and we are thinking of all those affected.

To view a copy online visit https://www.heartofthehastings.net.au/latest-edition/

08/05/2025

Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable at Bago Maze & Wine with fine wine, craft beer, cheese platters, family fun, and the final performance of the beloved Reds Jazz Quintet. Don’t miss this special farewell and cherished tradition in the vineyards.

Read all the details in this week’s issue.

30/04/2025

Australia's 2025 federal election is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party are seeking re-election for a second term, while the Liberal-National Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, are running opposition.

Read all the details in this week’s issue.