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Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

Slowdown: Wollongong train driver and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Rob Kennedy said this week's industrial campaign starts with a go-slow on Tuesday. The South Coast and other lines are expected to be heavily impacted this week. Picture: Anna Warr

NSW commuters could find their train to Sydney going just 10 kilometres an hour on Tuesday.

Trains at 10km/h? Rail union's go-slow day on Tuesday

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Amber Drop Honey is based at Johns River and run by Ana Martin and her partner Sven. Photo: Amber Drop Honey. 

Mid North Coast beekeepers are worried about the future of the honey industry if the varroa mite continues to spread.

Mid North Coast beekeepers 'fearful' of potential mite spread

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

GROUND ZERO: Merewether amateur beekeeper Nick Radford with one of his hives on Sunday. The detection of a tiny mite, Varroa destructor, in Newcastle means that hives in the immediate region will be destroyed to ensure the global pest does not invade Australia. Picture: Marina Neil

Newcastle at centre of Australian bee industry crisis.

Bee industry on edge of crisis as Varroa mite scare deepens

Comedian Elliot Loney (left) films a skit with Australian tennis players Thanasi Kokkinakis (centre) and Nick Kyrgios (right) in the leadup to the Men's Doubles semi-final on Thursday. Photo: Elliot Loney.

They wanted to have fun on court. They've done it off-court, too.

Skits and giggles with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis

Jack Wang of the Hakko Bakery Cafe and the robot which delivers. Picture: Steve Evans

This coffee has your face on top - really.

Coffee, robots and your face are this cafe's future

Ride the Wave attendees enjoyed the music, markets sunshine, surf and skate action on Sunday, June 26.

Ride the Wave Festival brings surf, sun and smiles to Port Macquarie's foreshore

People watch the whales from Tacking Point Lighthouse on June 26. 

Numbers on the humpback highway were strong for ORRCA's annual count of the whales.

Whale spotters treated to spectacular show for annual count

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Premier Annastascia Palaszczuk says pre-arrival PCR tests are no longer needed from January 1.

Queensland dumps pre-travel PCR tests

Read all about what was making headlines in the 1970s as published in the Port Macquarie News on Thursday, November 4, 1971.

Flashback: Hotel Macquarie set to be expanded

Golden moment: Lilly Barlow picked up a gold medal for Port Macquarie as competitive swimming returned to the pool in Taree last weekend. Photo: Scott Calvin

"They were excited just to be able to compete."

Barlow and Harrison lead the way as Piranhas return to the pool

Going steady: Hugo the Galapagos tortoise and his new girlfriend, Estrella. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park

After years of searching for the one, the world's most famous tortoise - Hugo the Galapagos tortoise - has finally met his new girlfriend, Estrella.

Hugo the tortoise meets his match in Estrella

Friends can gather again in NSW from today after more than 100 days in lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

I'd be lying if I said I was jumping for joy.

It's 'Freedom Day' in NSW - but has it come too early?

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A riot in a prison in southwestern Colombia has left 49 inmates dead.

Colombian jail riot leaves 49 inmates dead

The AFL has moved to close what it calls an unintended exploitation of the protected zone rule.

AFL aims to close protected zone loophole

Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Spain's Premier Pedro Sanchez ahead of a NATO summit.

Trade discussions 'stalled' over climate

Formula One have condemned the racist slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton by ex-champion Nelson Piquet.

F1 blasts Piquet's racist Hamilton slur

Matteo Berrettini has had to pull out of Wimbledon following a COVID-19 positive test.

Berrettini out of Wimbledon with COVID-19

Geelong star Tom Stewart has received a four-game ban for his bump on Richmond's Dion Prestia.

AFL Tribunal bans Stewart for four games

Ghislaine Maxwell is to be sentenced for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.

Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced

Mitchell Swepson has held his spot in the Australian team for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Swepson in, as Head looks likely for Galle

Bee hives around Newcastle and Bulahdelah in NSW will be destroyed to control the varroa mite.

New bee zones established after mite finds

Judges will deliver a verdict on suspects in the attack that killed 130 people across Paris in 2015.

Verdict expected in Paris attacks trial

The report into Annastacia Palaszczuk's government "aspires to ... encourage openness from the top".

Qld integrity report a 'wake-up call'

A 101-year-old German man has been jailed for aiding the murder of Nazi concentration camp inmates.

Former Nazi camp guard, now 101, jailed

Australia's Mitchell Starc terrorised Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne with the red ball back in 2016.

Starc's bunny now Sri Lanka's big threat

At least 18 people were killed and 59 injured in the Russian attack on the mall in Kremenchuk.

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian mall

CONNECTION: Internationally bestselling author Helen FitzGerald was a boarder at St Martin's in the Pines.

An internationally bestselling author talks about her new novel, Keep Her Sweet.

Back to where it all began for bestselling author

Drummer Ashton Irwin of the Australian band 5 Seconds Of Summer suffered stroke symptoms on stage.

5SOS drummer suffers 'symptoms of stroke'

Free vaccinations are available at 2000 GP clinics and pharmacies across Victoria until July 10.

Free flu jab rollout extended in Victoria

The operator of South Australia's Tesla big battery has been ordered to pay a $900,000 fine.

SA company fined over power rules breach

NASA hopes a NZ space launch will help it create a new and stable moon orbit.

NASA's NZ launch tests new moon orbit

Daniel Andrews told the Rural Press Club visa delays contributed to Victoria's ailing health system.

Andrews pins Vic health recovery on visas

Joel Anttilla was sent from the field for showing dissent on Sunday. Photo: Paul Jobber

Group 3 rugby league needs to go back to the drawing board.

Why Group 3 league officials need to revisit swearing edict

Ryley Batt admits he'll never again take team training sessions for granted. Photo: Paralympics Australia

"I will never, ever take any team training sessions for granted anymore."

Batt's change in mindset a result of mixed Canada Cup campaign

Port Macquarie-Hastings 2021 Census data revealed. Photo: Ivan Sajko

What does the 2021 Census reveal about Hastings residents and how we live?

What does the 2021 Census reveal about the Port Macquarie-Hastings?

The Port Macquarie Hotel has sold. Photo: HTL Property. 

The Port Macquarie Hotel has sold after being put on the market in April.

Port Macquarie Hotel sells for record multi-million dollar price to NSW hotelier

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council estimates it will cost $51.6 million to remediate 86 landslips across the LGA. Photos: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council 

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council says it will cost at least $51.6m to fix 86 landslips across the LGA.

Council's $51m plan to remediate more than 80 landslips

Port Macquarie Base Hospital nurses will stop work for three hours on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: File

"Our healthcare system needs fundamental reform and our members are desperate to be heard because the current shortages are everywhere."

Port Base nurses to stop work for state-wide meeting calling for better working conditions

The council has yet to adopt its 2022-2023 budget. Photo: File

There will be another extraordinary council meeting before June 30 to consider the budget and associated documents.

Extraordinary council meeting results in budget adoption delay

Brice Hayward recently caught this terrific 20 kilogram mulloway in the Hastings River on a locally made Koolabung Jewie lure. Photo supplied

Angling guru Jason Isaac says bream remain consistent with some nice fish about. Lighthouse and around Dunbogan have been fishing well, although all beaches are holding fish in varying degrees.