The Latest Breaking News from Port Macquarie

Black Dog Ride's iconic motorcycle event sparks conversations about depression, mental health

After coming through a "bit of a dark spot" five years ago, Josh Salter now leads an iconic motorcycle ride to help others going through a tough time.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

Liberals and Nationals battle for Port Macquarie this NSW election in first three-cornered contest since 1999

The Coalition's battle scars from the 2020 "koala wars" are exposed in the New South Wales election campaign for Port Macquarie, where the Nationals are running against the sitting member who left them to join the Liberal Party.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2023

Holi, the festival of colours, celebrated on NSW Mid North Coast by growing Indian community

The arrival of spring in India and the triumph of good over evil are being celebrated by Hindus around the world, including on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.

ABC News · Mar 12, 2023

'Mini-cyclone' smashes buildings in NSW regional city

The regional centre of Port Macquarie has been battered after "wild winds" hit the city in what residents called a "mini-cyclone".

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

'Mini cyclone' rips through Port Macquarie, lifting roofs and bringing down trees

Severe rain and hail hits Port Macquarie on NSW's Mid North Coast, bringing down trees and ripping off roofs, with top-floor residents of an apartment block having to rush downstairs to seek shelter with neighbours.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

The Nature School Secondary begins in Port Macquarie as demand continues to grow

An independent NSW school with a focus on nature and outdoor learning is in such high demand that it is taking on the challenge of expanding into secondary education.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023

Port Macquarie Christmas bells bloom in abundance for 'third good year' after fires at Lake Innes Nature Reserve

The vibrant native Christmas bell is thriving in Mid North NSW in the wake of natural disasters and consecutive years of high rainfall.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

Port Macquarie man blinded in workplace accident rebuilds his life, helps mentor others

Macleay Borger was only 24 when he lost his sight in a chemical accident in regional New South Wales. Nearly 10 years later, he is helping to inspire young students after reinventing his life.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

How Angela Hardy rebuilt her life and found love after she was nearly killed by a man she met on a dating app

It's been six years since Angela Hardy was almost killed by a man she met on Tinder. Now the young doctor has married the love of her life and is returning to Port Macquarie, New South Wales, to take up a job at the coastal town's public hospital.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

Tinsel travesties: the worst Christmas tree displays across Australia

A safety risk in Port Macquarie, an inappropriately spiky star and a literal coat rack are among the nation’s least-accomplished examples of festive spirit

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022