THE annual Push-up Challenge, which raises thousands of dollars for local mental health organisations such as Lifeline, has come to a close. Each participant aimed to complete 3,249 push ups in 24 days from 5-28 June, representing the number of…
DEAR News Of The Area, I WOULD like to comment on statements in Mr Greg Osborne’s letter to the editor, 21 July, about the Camden Head Pilot Station management. Firstly the letter infers that the community hasn’t been involved in…
THE North Coast Local Land Services Invasive Pest team is encouraging landholders to report sightings of feral deer. Populations of feral deer are known across the Mid North Coast, including in Port Macquarie-Hastings. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has taken a significant step forward in addressing long-standing community concerns about the Camden Head Lookout Reserve. Until earlier this month, two concept plans for the future of the Reserve were promoted on Council’s website for feedback.…
AN enthusiastic and colourful crowd were entertained at the Bands at Bonny’s youth music spectacular in Bonny Hills on Saturday 20 July. The feature band was Aunty Alan and the Uncools, a three-piece psychedelic dream pop band working towards providing…
INCUMBENT Port Macquarie-Hastings Councillors Rachel Sheppard and Lisa Intemann officially announced their re-election bid on Tuesday 30 July, unveiling their team at Town Green in Port Macquarie. The local government area (LGA) elections are set for Saturday, September 14. Candidate…
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE uncovered a dastardly move by Kempsey Council to be clandestine greenies. I researched Kempsey Council’s case for a 42.7 percent rate rise. I was shocked to see, buried deep inside one of their…
ONE of Nambucca Valley’s oldest continuing theatre groups, currently known as the Valley Performers, will present six performances at Macksville Ex-Services Club between 23 August and 7 September. “Four Wills and a Birthday will be presented as a theatre restaurant,…
THE Brush Strokes project at the Urunga Art Space was officially opened on Saturday, 27 July, by Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan. Brush Strokes is a project panel of paintings on the exterior wall of the town’s gallery along Bowra…
GLENREAGH Timber Festival was a resounding success, drawing impressive crowds and showcasing an array of exciting features. The air buzzed with enthusiasm as people explored the new spacious layout and convenient parking, making the event more accessible and enjoyable. Advertise…