If you’re looking for something just a little bit different to do on a Saturday, mark April 28 in your diary. Take a drive through the beautiful Hastings hinterland to the historic village of Kendall and stop over at the Kendall Services and Citizen club for a special luncheon, held in honour of famous Australian poet, Henry Kendall. Kendall Heritage Society Inc. President, Ray O’Neill, explains the significance of this special event … Read more
As three established eating houses closed their doors, a plucky 23-year-old plunged everything he owned into opening a new restaurant. The 14-hour days aren’t exactly hard work: digging holes in the road might be, he reckons. If this month’s lunch guest is our future, Susie finds we’re in good shape. Read more
Rod Petrie, James Stevenson and Mathew (Maty) Eichorn are the faces behind WTHIS Productions – a trio who have just completed their first short film, Karma, on location in the Hastings area. But watch this space … there are some even bigger projects in the pipeline! Read more
Ed Duncan is the creator of Metropolis – a stunning and vibrant collection of artwork currently on display at the Glasshouse Regional Gallery. The thought-provoking exhibition explores various themes, including human evolution, environmental destruction, history and human living conditions…
Alison Innes left behind the corporate world last year to sail with her partner around the islands of Papua New Guinea. She shares with us the adventures and stories of the islanders they met along the way. Read more
The Walsh Family Need Your Votes to Be Crowned Australia’s Most Adventurous Family. Chrissy Jones chatted to Loreena about their once in a lifetime adventure … Read more
History is a source of fascination for many, and local historian David de Giustino has devoted his life to studying, writing and teaching about the past events that have shaped our world. David has visited the Glasshouse to present a series of lectures, with his final presentation due to take place on April 5. Read more
Lifeline provides vital and ongoing services to help support our community. Catherine Vaara, CEO Lifeline Mid Coast, explains some of these services from a local perspective … Read more
Taking place at Long Point Vineyard and Art Gallery on Sunday 15 April, The Mid North Coast Ford Owners Club and the Hastings Old Holdens Club are having a Show n Shine, and there will be contemporary art and sculpture on display and for auction by talented artists, Gail Sue, Lynne Bickhoff and Sarah Avery. Add in some wine tasting, and it is the perfect way to take some time out these holidays and experience some local art, wine and vintage cars. Read more
John (JD) Graham is a well known figure around the Wauchope area. A well-respected and prominent businessman and former Chairman of the Urban Committee in Wauchope for 25 years, he has seen many changes occur in the Hastings-Wauchope area over time …
You may recognise him as the dentist from the classic ABC television series Mother and Son, but Henri Szeps has many other strings to his bow, being no stranger to both television and theatre. But where Henri’s talent truly shines is in is one-man shows. He’ll be presenting at the Glasshouse later this month …
Glynis Jones, Curator of Fashion and Dress at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, has invested years of work into capturing the highs and lows of Fashion Week Australia. The museum has gathered together a stunning array of fashion, memorabilia and audio and video commentary from the past 15 annual Fashion Week displays.
The journey continues for this instrumental band … Warren Ellis, violinist with the group shares their genesis as musicians.
Working 48 years as a nurse (RN) – 34 of those with Port Macquarie Private Hospital, there’s no doubt Coral Aitchison loves her job. This dedicated health worker shares her insights into the changes she’s witnessed in the nursing industry over the course of her career, as she prepares for her well deserved retirement later this year …
We all want to live in a safe community, and Christine Bannister, Crime Prevention Officer for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, advocates reporting crime – no matter how minor the incident – as accurate reporting helps to set preventative measures in place …
