A love of local history and respect for one of Wauchope’s true iconic women was the inspiration behind Garry and Janice Bruem’s 12-month labour of love – The Royal of the North. With 200 pages of photos, interviews, stories and historical facts, the history of the Wauchope and Port Macquarie Shows have been documented in this unique book … but if you’d like a copy, you’ll have to get in fast, as there’s a limited print run of 1,000 copies.
Recently, Marita was a guest speaker at the Hastings Education Fund Launch. Her chosen career path, engineering, and her passion for education is helping to inspire the next generation of Australian students …
Using a camera to capture a close up of a super fast, high powered car as it thunders around a race track is not a skill for the faint-hearted. Dylan Miazek positively thrives in this adrenalin charged arena – and his stunning photos are the proof of his creative genius behind the lens…
Artist Euan Macleod decided to create a series of artworks to view and reflect on his artistic interpretation of Port Macquarie’s coastal beauty. These works are being exhibited at the Glasshouse Regional Gallery from May 7 – June 19. Euan has decided to donate the major piece of work from this exhibition to the Gallery.
This year FOCUS was asked to come on board as a media partner for the Cancer Council and promote their two events, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and Girls Night In. We readily agreed, and we’re very honoured to be involved. So to help get the word out about our local causes, we catch up with our two local ambassadors… Read more
The Greater Port Macquarie area is already home to some amazing events, festivals, attractions and public spaces. A lot of hard work and forward thinking by Council, individuals, clubs and community groups over the last 20+ years has helped elevate Port Macquarie to the no.3 tourist destination in New South Wales.
His varied career as an entertainer has seen Mike McClellan and his guitar weave his special magic of songs and stories on both stage and television and as a recording artist. His hits include Song and Dance Man and The One I Love. Read more
Rod Noble is a local who has visited Bangladesh on several occasions and witnessed firsthand both the extreme poverty the Bangladeshi people live with every day, but also their resilience in the face of adversity. Read more
One family’s tragedy has spurred them on to raise awareness and help find a cure for melanoma. Maura Luxford shares this inspiring story … Read more
Kelly is the President of the Hastings Business Women’s Network, which since 1999 has been supporting & promoting the achievements of its members. Kelly shares details about the exciting year ahead for HBWN, its enthusiastic committee and membership.
If you’re an art connoisseur, you can’t afford to miss this event! Twenty-five local personalities have created an array of artwork, which will be auctioned at Port Macquarie Panthers on March 9. The funds raised will go towards the Port Macquarie Music Eisteddfod, helping to promote the creative diversity within our local area.
A love of the surf and many teenage hours spent bodyboarding have led Joshua Tabone to develop a new talent – photography. With no shortage of inspiring subjects to shoot and plenty of passion behind the lens, Josh’s surf photos are truly magnificent …
Inspired by a love for extreme sports, music festivals, chicks who rock and her TAFE studies, Amy Schwarze and her creative team have developed the Ossix lifestyle brand , specialising in custom made, unique swimwear … that’s going global.
Fiona Joy Hawkins – composer, pianist and singer, calls beautiful Kendall home these days. Fiona describes her distinctive style and glorious voice as New Age and cites Bolero’s Ravel as one of her most powerful musical inspirations … 
UK star of stage and screen, Miriam Margolyes OBE is one of the world’s most celebrated character actors. She is currently in Australia touring her one-woman show, Dickens’ Women, following a successful season in the West End in London – and it’s coming to Port Macquarie. 
