People don’t like to think that anything terrible could ever happen to their loved ones. But accidents happen, and sometimes people are left with a brain injury as a result. Andrea Kershaw – Coordinator, and Jo Marsham – Assistant Coordinator / Case Manager, explain how Hastings Headway Inc. fights to make a difference…
By now we’ve all seen the large, conical sculpture at the new entrance to Port Macquarie on the Oxley Highway, and most of us have probably wondered who created it and what it represents. Artist Rick Reynolds is responsible for creating quite a few remarkable sculptures throughout the Hastings and Manning areas … sculptures that leave a lasting impression and reflect the imagination of their creator. But as Rick explains, it’s really for the viewer to decide what symbolism and meaning to attach to each piece of art …
Port Macquarie-Hastings has been without elected Councillors for almost 5 years now. With election day not that far away, we catch up with candidate Luke Hadfield about his vision for the future…
Verity Woods’ love of capturing the joy of having a baby and those precious family moments is the driving force behind her photography business. We caught up with the local gal, to see where it all began.
Richard Campbell is a well known Indigenous artist, renowned for producing paintings that explore Aboriginal spirituality and its parallels with the Catholic faith. Richard will be discussing his work at the Glasshouse this month at a coffee morning, as well as displaying his Creation Series in a one-of-a-kind exhibition.
By now, many of you may have seen the development underway at 2 Swift Street, Port Macquarie – the huge, 1 acre block of land on the corner of Swift Street and Pacific Drive, which commands magnificent views of the ocean and headland.
Greg McCarroll and Ross Wheadon from the Hastings Model Railway Group have spent years building and refining their wonderful layouts. Both men say that being a member of the group has provided them with support, helpful advice and the ability to make lasting friendships in a fun, social environment…
Peter describes his character in David Williamson’s Let the Sunshine as “loud, brash, ugly, but charming”. We caught up with Peter to find out more about this comedy/drama.
Shantelle Jackson is studying a Diploma in Fashion Design at TAFE and has been invited to attend Australian Fashion Week to gain work experience in the industry and see how a major event operates. She will be working four days, 8hr shifts and will be assigned to a designer to dress models and get garments ready to parade.
Victor Trevino, Lead Dancer and Creative Director of Men In Pink Tights, tells us about the upcoming performance at the Glasshouse. Audiences will experience the amazing spectacle of traditional ballet coupled with the side splitting humour of this all male cast … most of whom are in tutus!
As Publicity Officer for the Port Macquarie Parkinson’s Support Group, Gregg Faulkner’s own personal experience with Parkinson’s Disease has created a desire to raise awareness of the condition within the community. Help and support is available locally for people with Parkinson’s and their families as Gregg explains…
We meet Dr Ian Brooks – the new Customer Care Advisor for the Port Macquarie Customer Care Program …
Illuminated furniture provides a unique touch for any event, large or small …Tara Mesiti tells us more.
After spending her school years in Port Macquarie, film director and photographer, Karen Borger, has since called Sydney, Melbourne and Los Angeles home. These days, Karen divides her time between the USA and Australia and has lots of exciting new projects in the works …
If the walls could talk and tell the tale of years past, Byabarra Hall, located on a windy road west of Wauchope, would have lots to tell. Chrissy Jones caught up with Annette Willows, who has heard some whispers …
