Port Macquarie Independent

Situated on the coast between Sydney and Brisbane, Port Macquarie is the region’s largest town with a population of 44,313 people and serves as a major tourist destination in addition to being the major regional centre for the area. The Port Macquarie-Hastings region has a number of small villages and the three main townships of Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Laurieton. The area also enjoys one of the best moderate climates in Australia. The township of Wauchope, 21 kilometres or 20 minutes by car from Port Macquarie, serves as the regional centre for the inland area, particularly for the rural communities and the associated agricultural industries. The Camden Haven, located at the southern extremity, is a rapidly growing area with Laurieton as the main service centre. The topography of the area is very diverse ranging from sand dunes, coastal wetlands, flood plains and rugged mountain regions. The Port Macquarie Independent’s FREE circulation encompasses both the Port Macquarie and Hastings region with 18,000 Copies delivered every Thursday extensively in Port Macquarie, Flynn’s Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Shelly’s Beach, Port Industrial area, Wauchope, Lake Cathie, Laurieton, Bonny Hills and North Haven. Copies are also available from motels, businesses, newsagencies and corner stores throughout the region. First published in 2009, The Port Macquarie Independent is a great read, with coverage of community news, sport, local opinion, local jobs, trades & services, real estate, a comprehensive TV Guide and local entertainment and even a crossword and Sudoku. Staffed and managed day to day by locals The Port Macquarie Independent is part of Star News Group, an Australian family owned publishing company with over 103 years’ experience – connecting people and communities. We welcome Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, Community Diary and Letters to the Editor: Email: newsdesk@portmacquarieindependent.com.au Postal Address: PO Box 683, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Street Address: 143 Gordon Street, Port Macqaurie, NSW 2444