Port Macquarie High School celebrates a major milestone, with its 50th anniversary in April this year. Kickstarting the celebrations early is a special art exhibition at the Glasshouse from February 25, featuring work from past students of the school. Exhibition organisers, Karen Richards and Jim Matsinos, are very excited at the diversity of the pieces on display. Read more

Doug Piper is a local who’s passionate about Rugby Union, having spent a lot of his time being a player, coach, trainer and manager. He has been able to combine his skills as a teacher of the deaf with this sporting experience to help hearing impaired players – most recently at the Australian Deaf Games in Geelong, Victoria. Read more

Michelle, you recently moved to the Camden Haven area from Sydney’s Northern Beaches with your partner G. Tell us what prompted the sea change. Read more

Multiple ARIA winner, Katie Noonan, is a vocal phenomenon in her own right … but team her with guitarist Stephen Magnusson and saxophonist Zac Hurren, and what you get is Elixir! The trio will perform at the Glasshouse on February 29. Read more

“Love it or loathe it – the festive and often ferocious holiday season is upon us …”

 

 

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Port’s notable for a diversity of community groups dedicated to social interaction, networking, education, sport and more, their leaders regularly featured in Out To Lunch. This month, Susie dines with an identity typical of the prime movers of such groups …

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The Camden Haven and Hastings areas are fortunate to experience a fabulous array of artistic events each year, encompassing art exhibitions, musical, dance and dramatic performances and craft displays.

 

 

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The Port Macquarie Croquet Club will celebrate its 60th birthday on December 4 – a major milestone for the organisation. Club President, John Hincks, fills us in on the history of the club and tells us more about the birthday celebrations planned for the big day.

 

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One little church that has become an icon in the Pappinbarra Valley, west of Wauchope, will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Sunday 4 December. Chrissy Jones chatted with the Reverend Judy Taylor, Rector of the Parish of Wauchope, about the festivities and the history of the church.

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Wayne Barnard, President of the Port Macquarie Maroro Outrigger Canoe Club, shares their adventures on the water …

 

 

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About 4 years ago, a need to provide a safe, soft fall and weatherproof playground area for the Special Education Support Unit students of Westport High School was identified. Chrissy Jones found out how the project came to fruition from Head Teacher of Special Education, Greg Ferrett.

 

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With her father as inspiration, Amanda’s nursing career took an interesting turn. She is now dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of skin cancer …

 

 

 

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The Point Community Church has been busy raising funds for a new Compassion Child Development Centre in Tanzania, Africa. Ian and Meg Hazelton have lived and worked in Tanzania and have experienced first hand the difference that can be made to help families and children…

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A life long love affair with all things beer has seen Jason develop his craft to where he has become the consummate micro brewer. Read more

Di McNeill is the maker and creator of the gourmet condiments range, di-licious. After following in her parents’ footsteps and using their special recipes to make relishes and sauces for family and friends, di-licious products are now available for everyone to enjoy. Read more