AN extraordinary grant from the Hastings Cancer Trust is set to transform the diagnosis of lung cancer in patients across the Camden Haven and Port Macquarie region. The funds have been used to purchase a $400,000 Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) system…
DAVID Shorter describes Camden Haven Creations as a “passion project”. The recently launched space for local “makers, artists and designers” in Bold Street is based on an idea his late partner Shaun had over a year ago. Advertise with News…
THE 20th anniversary Ian “Bato” Barbato Memorial Golf Day was held on Sunday 24 November. Ian was a much-loved Laurieton larrikin, restauranteur, publican, golfer, Vietnam veteran, friend and family man. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
“YOU couldn’t see Santa for the billy lids (kids)”, that’s how one Bonny Hills resident described the crowd at last Sunday’s packed Carols at the Beach. Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club has hosted the event for the past…
ICU nurse Kate Handley says she “lives to serve her community”, even though the ongoing battle for fair pay and conditions is enough to get any frontline worker down. So, when someone in the community decided it would be fun…
TWELVE Camden Haven High School (CHHS) students celebrated their graduation from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Youth Internship Program on Saturday, 30 November. Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams, Mayor Adam Roberts, SES Northern Zone Commander Andrew Cribb and CHHS…
THE 150th anniversary of Kendall Public School (KPS) was commemorated with an open day on Saturday, 30 November. The notable milestone saw current and former students, staff, parents and distinguished guests return to the playground to pay tribute to the…
IT’S that time of year when Busways unpacks its tinsel to bring a smile to passengers across the Camden Haven and Hastings. From Tuesday, ten buses on the Mid North Coast were sporting Christmas decorations, including those servicing Laurieton, Wauchope…
COUNCIL has approved modifications to the plans for an expansive home on one of the most prominent blocks of land in Bonny Hills, despite community objections. The 1566.6m2 angled block is at the corner of Ocean Drive and Beach Street,…
“I LISTENED, I cared and I did deliver.” These were among Dr David Gillespie’s final words to the Australian Parliament after almost twelve years as the Member for Lyne. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…