Lisa Tisdell

Oct 25, 2023 | portnews.com.au | Lisa Tisdell

An artist's impression captures the Sovereign Place town centre master plan vision. Picture supplied by Lewis Land GroupA vibrant new business, health, entertainment and retail precinct is set to be at the heart of the Sovereign Hills community in years to come. Lewis Land Group presented its revised $500 million Sovereign Place Town Centre master plan vision to more than 90 members and guests during a Business Port Macquarie networking evening on Tuesday, October 24.

Oct 24, 2023 | portnews.com.au | Lisa Tisdell

Hastings Co-op chief executive officer Nick de Groot urges customers to stay loyal to the co-op amid challenging financial times. Picture supplied by Hastings Co-opHastings Co-op is exploring two options as it positions itself to tackle financial challenges and remain competitive into the future. Options on the table for investigation are the sale of Cedar Service Station and sale and leaseback of Wauchope IGA + Liquor.

Oct 22, 2023 | portnews.com.au | Lisa Tisdell

Sam Hender from Wave Bowl is pleased with distillery's development application consent. Picture by Lisa TisdellPlans to establish a distillery at a Hastings River Drive business have taken a leap forward. An artisan food and drink premises (distillery) proposal at Wave Bowl received the planning green light on Wednesday, October 18. The next step is obtaining approval for a manufacturing licence.

Oct 18, 2023 | portnews.com.au | Lisa Tisdell

Susan Weston, Quinton Weston, Colin Livermore, Denis Dwyer, (sitting at front) Christine Livermore, Lyn Richardson, Kathryn Dwyer and Lynne Michelle voice their concerns about the proposed development. Picture by Lisa TisdellRosewood residents fear a proposed development at an old quarry site will significantly impact their lifestyle and also have wider repercussions. The 15 hectare site at Rosewood Road, west of Wauchope, is earmarked for a three-stage development called Rosewood Eco Park.

Oct 16, 2023 | portnews.com.au | Lisa Tisdell

The yacht experienced trouble about six nautical miles north-east of Port Macquarie. Picture by Marine Rescue Port MacquarieMarine Rescue Port Macquarie volunteers have brought two people and a stricken yacht to safety in a night-time rescue. The unit received a radio call for help at 8.45pm on Monday, October 16 from the skipper of the disabled vessel. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie swung into action with Port Macquarie 30 deployed for the mission.