SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic is already looking towards a defining World Cup qualification window in March after a “crazy” 2-2 draw with Bahrain. Australia clung to an automatic qualifying place in their 2026 World Cup group, drawing after a dramatic…
THE reports summing up the last term of Port Macquarie Hastings-Council have been released and are available to read on its website. The documents were approved by current councillors at last Thursday’s monthly meeting. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Port Macquarie-Hastings region is home to a wealth of historically significant sites, with three important memorial pools located in Wauchope, Port Macquarie and Laurieton. Despite their significance, many locals remain unaware of these tributes to those who served and…
AUSTRALIA’S gender pay gap has narrowed further, helped by wage bumps in the aged care sector where four in five workers are women. Naming and shaming individual companies is also proving effective at pushing employers to root out the causes…
COMMUNITY at 3 has bolstered its support network with the addition of new patrons, bringing the total number of distinguished supporters to four. The organisation, which plays a vital role in assisting vulnerable individuals in Camden Haven and surrounding areas,…
THE struggle to secure stable housing in Australia has intensified, with recent figures indicating a troubling rise in homelessness, particularly among younger and older Australians. According to NSW Communities and Justice, more than 10,000 people in New South Wales now…
A NEW hazardous materials (HAZMAT) vessel is set to operate from Port Macquarie from mid-2025 to help limit the impact of oil, diesel and other pollutant spills in the region’s waterways. Nineteen new vessels are being rolled out to Fire…
THE 2024 Coffs Coast Art Prize exhibition opened on Friday 15 November at Coffs Central, showcasing an array of talented artists in a range of mediums. Organised by the Coffs Harbour Arts Council, the Art Prize offers an opportunity for…
YEARS of volunteer hours spent on local Landcare sites were celebrated at Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) annual awards on Wednesday, 13 November. Around 80 volunteers gathered for BBQ brekkie at the North Coast Botanic Garden before settling down to…
EARTH Matters by the Shard Sisters is an exhibition of ceramic works opening at Urunga Art Space on Tuesday 26 November. The five participating potters are hosting an Opening Night on Saturday between 5pm and 6.30pm to chat with people…