The Port Macquarie-Hastings area has a rich and varied maritime history, which many of us are unaware of. Have you visited our Maritime Museum recently? Ted Kasehagen, Museum Co-ordinator at the Pilot Cottages Museum, shares a few interesting historical facts with FOCUS readers… Read more

Original and one-of-a-kind, we meet David Miles from Funky Journals, who uses old, discarded books to create imaginative and memorable journals for people of all ages and backgrounds to record life’s journey. Read more

“What a magnificent concert”…“Looked wonderful … seven majestic harps” …“Excellent playing, effortless virtuosity”… “Difficult to imagine a more delightful musical evening” … Read more

Port Macquarie boasts one of the keenest cycling communities around, its regional topography of hills, slopes and long straight stretches ideal challenging conditions. Riders of all ages and abilities indulge in road racing, mountain biking or cycling merely for pleasure. This month, Susie meets one local aficionado. Read more

Peak Coffee consultant, Sean Edwards, was recently invited to visit Korea, where he presented at the Korea Café Show … Read more

February 21 is Shrove Tuesday (or Pancake Day, as it is better known), but pancakes are one of those universal snacks that can be enjoyed any time of the day, all year round. If you visit the Foreshore Market in Port Macquarie or the Riverwalk Market in Laurieton each month, your tastebuds are in for a treat. Robbie Blackmore, the face behind Robbie’s Dutch Pancakes, introduces us to Poffertjes … Read more

A desire to produce quality organic produce and some keen business skills have led local business, Near River Produce, to diversify in some interesting and delicious ways … Read more

Aussie music legend, Iva Davies, is preparing for a big year in 2012, as it’s 30 years since the ICEHOUSE hit Great Southern Land thrust them into stardom.

 

 

 

 

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The legendary Bluejuice  will visit Port Panthers on January 13  – one of the band’s stopovers on their massive new tour.

 

 

 

 

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Every once in a while, a phenomenal talent appears in our midst. Rising star, 15 year old Anna Da Silva Chen, is a fantastic example, winning the 2011 Kendall National Violin Competition amidst tough competition. You can witness Anna’s unbelievable talent and dedication at the Kendall School of Arts on March 18. Read more

Legendary British group The Searchers have been wowing audiences for the past five decades, starting with their very first hit, Sweets for My Sweet, in 1963. Read more

Maureen Winnall, Susie Cooper and Wendy Cooper are committee members of the Hastings Valley Toy & Leisure Library. The library has planned a fantastic new initiative for February, called Hastings Kids Healthy Lifestyle Project – which is aiming to get kids and their families more involved with healthy eating and provide fun alternatives to sedentary activities.. Read more

Allegiance Combat & Fitness Centre. Read more

Each year Ovarian Cancer awareness is promoted on a national scale through Ovarian Cancer awareness month, which is designed to educate women about the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer and raise vital funds for OCA’s programs.  Read more

Have you ever wondered what the Kingdom of Heaven would look like? Jesus said: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock”. Have you ever wondered what it would look like if you opened the door? Read more