The Latest Breaking News from Port Macquarie

Make a Difference food van expands mobile meals to meet increasing community need amid rental crisis

Amid the housing crisis, an increasing number of people in NSW regional towns are sleeping rough or missing meals. A group of volunteers in Port Macquarie are doing what they can to make a difference.

ABC News · Aug 6, 2022

Port Macquarie early risers brave winter ice baths for better physical and mental health

It may be the middle of winter but that has not stopped a growing group of New South Wales residents braving ice baths every chilly Wednesday morning to push themselves outside their comfort zones and improve their mental health.

ABC News · Jul 30, 2022

Ukraine-born doctor returns home after delivering medical supplies to war-torn country

When news broke about the war in Ukraine, Andriy Boyko sprang into action. Since then, the Port Macquarie doctor has delivered tonnes of medical and aid supplies to his birth country.

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022

Ukraine-born doctor prepares to part with Port Macquarie family to provide aid during Russian conflict

Australian doctor Andriy Boyko felt compelled to help when he first saw horrific images pour in from his war-torn homeland. The Ukraine-born medic is about to head overseas to help deliver medical and humanitarian supplies.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Triathlete Adam McCluskey overcomes cancer to compete in Port Macquarie's Ironman race

More than two years ago, Adam McCluskey was diagnosed with aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Now, he's preparing for the race of a lifetime with a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride and 42.2km run in Port Macquarie.

ABC News · Apr 30, 2022

Enjoy a tasty weekend away

Central Coast, Tamworth, Blue Mountains and Port Macquarie top the list.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

Online firearms trade targeted as Port Macquarie man faces court over 3D blueprints

A 3D printer, two spools of 3D filament and multiple electronic devices are among items seized as a Port Macquarie man faces court and authorities crack down on the illegal firearms trade.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

As flood-hit northern NSW starts to rebuild, mid-north coast's recovery shows it can be a long, hard journey

As flood-ravaged northern New South Wales faces the daunting task of recovery, the mid-north coast's experience shows just how long and hard that journey can be, especially for those families hit by both disasters.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2022

Old Kempsey caravan park and flooded cabins become housing for homeless young people

Flood-damaged cabins and an old caravan park are being transformed to create safe housing for homeless young people in northern NSW. Could this model be used across regional Australia?

ABC News · Feb 9, 2022

Attack on NSW hospital staff a 'one-off'

Security measures at hospitals on the NSW mid-north coast have been beefed-up after a violent assault on health care staff at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

AAP · Feb 1, 2022