A MAN and woman have been extradited from Western Australia and charged over an alleged kidnapping and shooting at Bago, between Herons Creek and Wauchope. Officers responding to concern for welfare reports attended Rollover Road, which is on the way…
CHARLES Sturt University (CSU), which has a campus in Port Macquarie, has described as “disastrous” the Federal Government’s decision to keep its controversial policy on international student visas. Known as Ministerial Direction 107 (MD107), the policy has led to massive…
FOUNDED in 2010 by compassionate Camden Haven local Karen Sparkes, Aussie Battlers is dedicated to providing essential support to individuals facing challenges such as homelessness, domestic violence, and financial struggles. Operating within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area, Aussie Battlers volunteers…
CAMDEN Haven workers commuting to Port Macquarie are being advised of “competing changes” to the Ocean Drive Duplication roadworks. The Emerald Drive intersection will soon re-open while the entry to Matthew Flinders Drive will be closed. Advertise with News of…
CONSTRUCTION has been in full swing as schools across the Mid North Coast gear up for the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. The event, scheduled for 1 December, promises a day of creativity, competition, and…
SPREAD joy this festive season with the Aussie Battlers Christmas Hamper Appeal. Aussie Battlers is reaching out to the Camden Haven community to help make the festive season special for individuals and families in need. Advertise with News of The…
THE remains of magpies found dead or dying on a Bonny Hills lawn will undergo further forensic testing after an initial investigation found “no obvious reason for death”. Eight native birds were discovered by a dog walker last Tuesday, 19…
THE search is on for a suitable site for a new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station in Laurieton. Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams met with Laurieton Fire and Rescue Captain Les King on Monday, 25 November to discuss plans…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings councillors have voted to rescind and amend Council’s July 2024 resolution regarding the plan of management for Camden Head Lookout. The changes signal a shift in the approach to the management and development of the site. Advertise with…
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…