AN official opening to mark the completion of two significant Council projects will take place at 11.00am on Saturday, 1 February at Valla Reserve, Valla Beach. The projects are the long-awaited replacement pedestrian footbridge over Deep Creek at the Valla…
RESIDENTS of Nambucca Heads awoke to sirens and smoke on Wednesday morning, 22 January, with the Nambucca Leagues Club engulfed in a major structure fire. Emergency services got the call and responded just before 6am, by which time the building…
DEAR News Of The Area, LAST week, some of our incredible campaign volunteers – ordinary community members, including one in their 80s, standing peacefully on the street asking people to share their concerns – faced threats, harassment, and intimidation. They…
IF you’re looking for somewhere to spend this Australia Day weekend, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) recommends searching the “Events Calendar” on its website. According to Mayor Adam Roberts, there are a “host of events and functions planned for both Saturday…
JUST five days before fire destroyed Laurieton Seafoods and Fisherman’s Co-op, the crew at Laurieton Fire and Rescue Station 358 asked the community to help them maintain access to the area’s water hydrants. “These are a vital resource for our…
A BY-ELECTION will be held in the seat of Port Macquarie following the mid-term retirement of the electorate’s longest-serving MP, Leslie Williams. After almost fourteen years, Mrs Williams is expected to step down in a matter of weeks. Advertise with…
BOATERS across the Camden Haven continue to heed the advice of marine rescuers, despite figures showing 2024 was another “demanding year” for coastal areas – including Port Macquarie and Forster-Tuncurry. Across NSW, a total of 10,539 people were safely returned…
THE past week has seen our coastline experience a period of significant swell, presenting challenging conditions for anglers. Looking ahead we will see a break in the weather with the forecast for the upcoming long weekend that morning outings may…
COFFS business owner Duane Mengel has been shortlisted for a prestigious “Better Business Award”. The Mortgage Choice owner is a finalist for Regional Broker of the Year and Best Customer Service (Individual). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
A SMALL but mighty group, the Yarrahapinni Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) continued to punch above their weight in 2024. The Branch, which encompasses the areas of Scotts Head, Stuarts Point and Eungai, fundraised to support a range…