Port Macquarie STEM teacher committed to helping girls pursue science, technology careers
As the distinctive buzz of a drone fills the air, science teacher Alfina Jackson guides two girls through the programming steps needed to fly and…
Macquarie Point stadium architects chosen, with COX Architecture saying it won’t mimic early concept design
In short: The Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart does not yet have a finalised concept design, but the architects chosen for the project say it'll be…
Street artist Byron Christensen using skills, life experience to help at-risk youth in Port Macquarie
Byron Christensen was 13 years old when he met a group of graffiti artists at his local skate park and began doing street art.It would become…
Macquarie Star Banker’s Successor Faces Volatility Challenge
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessWhen Nick O’Kane, one of the world’s highest-paid bankers, unexpectedly quit Macquarie Group Ltd. this month, the Australian financial giant moved quickly…
Macquarie Harbour oxygenation bubbler trial gets funding to help save the endangered Maugean skate
In short: The salmon industry and federal government will fund an oxygenation 'bubbler' trial for Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour.Depleted dissolved oxygen levels in the harbour have been pushing the Maugean…
Port Macquarie group unofficially breaks world record for largest paddle-out, to honour shark bite victim
Ten years after Port Macquarie's Zac Young was killed by a shark, the community has unofficially set a new world record for the largest paddle-out,…
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital celebrates 50 years of koala conservation, research
A koala hospital that began in the garage of its founders and went on to become a leading force in national research and conservation efforts…
AFL grants Tasmania 19th team licence after decades of campaigning
The AFL club presidents have voted unanimously to grant Tasmania the game's 19th licence, fulfilling decades of dreams for a team from the island state.The…
Government plans to protect marine area the size of Germany around Macquarie Island
The federal government has confirmed its commitment to tackling Australia's extinction crisis by announcing a plan to strengthen protections of globally important waters off the south-east…