Centrelink payments to rise on January 1, 2025, small relief | Port ...
Dec 10, 2024 · The new year brings Centrelink boosts for Aussies. Youth Allowance, Austudy and Carer allowance are set to increase from January 1, easing financial pressures.
Day one action: Touch football's best take centre stage at NSW …
Dec 6, 2024 · Port Macquarie has come alive as the 2024 NSW State Cup senior touch football competition kicks off today, December 6, drawing thousands of players, families, and supporters to the region.
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Dec 9, 2024 · Mr Albanese defended his government's support of the Jewish community, including $32.5 million for community security announced on Sunday, banning Nazi salutes and hate symbols, appointing the ...
Port Macquarie man faces court over drug charges; bail granted
Dec 6, 2024 · Thomas Mcalister, 20, appeared in Port Macquarie Local Court over drug-related charges on Thursday, December 5.
Teenagers arrested over machete fight at Carols by Candlelight
Dec 11, 2024 · Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM).
Environment 'unfinished business' for PM as polls near
Dec 2, 2024 · Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor has not given up on the reforms, one of the major planks of its policy platform, but its removal from a hectic last-week agenda that saw more than 40 ...
Support for Port Macquarie's vulnerable at Our Place | Port …
Dec 9, 2024 · Join Our Place at Port Macquarie-Hastings Homeless Collective for meals and support amid rising living costs and housing crisis.
Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws
Dec 3, 2024 · Controversial youth justice laws have been welcomed at a crime-ravaged city amid claims juvenile offences have contributed to business closures, tarnishing a region's reputation.
Pay-cut promotions no longer forced on state's police
Nov 26, 2024 · Taking a pay cut to get a promotion might sound ridiculous, but that was the dilemma facing police officers in the world's largest force until now.
Newcastle mayor Ross Kerridge criticises council review proposal
Dec 6, 2024 · Lord mayor Ross Kerridge criticises 'limited scope' of council review proposed by Cr Callum Pull. Calls for a thorough investigation after letter writing saga.