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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda: I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally b...
25/10/2025

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda: I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally broke wind. It was loud and it was pretty clear that I was the culprit.

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DEAR Jasminda, I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally broke wind. It was loud and it was pretty clear that I was the culprit. I am in my mid-fifties. I was mortified. Should I have said something to him? Brook S. Dear Brook, First of all, […]

LOOKING ahead into November, the long-term forecast suggests we may be settling into a stretch of average, unsettled wea...
25/10/2025

LOOKING ahead into November, the long-term forecast suggests we may be settling into a stretch of average, unsettled weather.

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LOOKING ahead into November, the long-term forecast suggests we may be settling into a stretch of average, unsettled weather. We may need to prepare for a few weeks of showers and persistent windy conditions. While this forecast may dampen some offshore plans, it often provides excellent conditions....

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is celebrating two decades since the opening of Cowarra Dam – a critical source of the r...
25/10/2025

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is celebrating two decades since the opening of Cowarra Dam – a critical source of the region’s water supply.

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Mayor Adam Roberts with council staff and guests at the Cowarra Off-Creek Storage Dam. Photos: PMHC. PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is celebrating two decades since the opening of Cowarra Dam – a critical source of the region’s water supply. Council staff and guests gathered at the site in the ...

ABORIGINAL communities across the NSW North Coast are working with Forestry Corporation of NSW to integrate cultural bur...
25/10/2025

ABORIGINAL communities across the NSW North Coast are working with Forestry Corporation of NSW to integrate cultural burning into government bushfire management frameworks.

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The training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Aboriginal community. Photo: supplied. The training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Aboriginal community. Photo: supplied. ABORIGIN...

THE NSW Government has released a discussion paper to guide public consultation on the independent review of the Thoroug...
25/10/2025

THE NSW Government has released a discussion paper to guide public consultation on the independent review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996.

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THE NSW Government has released a discussion paper to guide public consultation on the independent review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996. The review will assess whether the Act remains appropriate to ensure the integrity and proper regulation of thoroughbred racing in NSW and to support the ind...

THE REGION’S best Oztag juniors have combined to take on Australia’s finest in Coffs Harbour. I Follow Us - Free Local ...
25/10/2025

THE REGION’S best Oztag juniors have combined to take on Australia’s finest in Coffs Harbour.

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THE REGION’S best Oztag juniors have combined to take on Australia’s finest in Coffs Harbour. Mid North Coast Mariners teams took on teams from across Australia at this year’s Australian Junior Championships, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park precin...

WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Saturday, 8 November, starti...
24/10/2025

WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Saturday, 8 November, starting at 9am.

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The inaugural event was a huge success. Photo: supplied. Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied. The popular Highland Dancing. Photo: supplied. Dressing up is always fun. Photo: supplied. WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Satu...

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has voted unanimously to endorse a planning proposal to enable the rezoning of land for ...
24/10/2025

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has voted unanimously to endorse a planning proposal to enable the rezoning of land for a Health and Education Precinct (HEP).

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3D visualisations of the Master Plan. Photo: PMHC. 3D visualisations of the Master Plan. Photo: PMHC. PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has voted unanimously to endorse a planning proposal to enable the rezoning of land for a Health and Education Precinct (HEP). The decision was made at Council’s me...

FORMER Paralympic athlete Merrie Evans is passionate about all-abilities inclusive sport and has been helping to coordin...
24/10/2025

FORMER Paralympic athlete Merrie Evans is passionate about all-abilities inclusive sport and has been helping to coordinate Wheelchair Basketball at PCYC in Port Macquarie since its inception in May 2024.

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FORMER Paralympic athlete Merrie Evans is passionate about all-abilities inclusive sport and has been helping to coordinate Wheelchair Basketball at PCYC in Port Macquarie since its inception in May 2024. Thanks to funding from the NSW State Government and the help of volunteers, including Coach Nat...

PORT Macquarie residents are being urged to carefully review plans to transform the CBD and surrounding areas. I Follow...
24/10/2025

PORT Macquarie residents are being urged to carefully review plans to transform the CBD and surrounding areas.

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PORT Macquarie residents are being urged to carefully review plans to transform the CBD and surrounding areas. The “City Heart Strategy and Master Plan” is Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s vision for a more “vibrant, connected and resilient” town centre and, if approved, will guide its re...

A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters inc...
24/10/2025

A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought.

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A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to c...

THE Port Macquarie and Camden Haven skate scene is gearing up for a Halloween-themed skate event at Lake Cathie Skate Pa...
24/10/2025

THE Port Macquarie and Camden Haven skate scene is gearing up for a Halloween-themed skate event at Lake Cathie Skate Park on Friday, 31 October.

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By Joel HILLIER-CONRY Peter Terp demonstrates his style. THE Port Macquarie and Camden Haven skate scene is gearing up for a Halloween-themed skate event at Lake Cathie Skate Park on Friday, 31 October. Running from 5pm until late, the Halloween Skate Jam has been organised by Curb Lordz Skate Suppl...

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