THE recent Father’s Day weekend provided a perfect opportunity for anglers to take advantage of the warmer weather and enjoy a day out on the water. Fishing enthusiasts across the region reported excellent catches of various species, both freshwater and…
THE deliberate destruction of the interim safety fencing along North Haven Breakwall has worsened. News Of The Area highlighted the vandalism six weeks ago but instead of being replaced or repaired, more panels and gates have been destroyed or stolen.…
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) has opened its Community Grants program for local not-for-profit activities and events. A combined $200,000 is available to boost projects and organisations that support and showcase a vibrant, connected, inclusive and engaged region. Advertise with…
LAURIETON’S Claire and Fred Hall celebrated 70 years of marriage on Thursday, 4 September. The love story began when the pair met in the close-knit community of Quirindi in the North West Slopes of New South Wales. Advertise with News…
PARAMEDICS from across the Mid North Coast, including from Lake Cathie, have been put through their paces ahead of taking the wheel of new off-road vehicles. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
FATHER’S Day celebrations were a little early at North Haven Public School (NHPS) and St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS), with both schools organising a special breakfast on Friday 30 August. St Joseph’s Assistant Principal (Mission) Maria Wilson said a breakfast…
THE Hastings Residents Association (HRA) hosted a Meet the Candidates session on Tuesday, 3 September at the Bonny Hills Community Hall, providing locals with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with those seeking to represent them in the upcoming NSW…
THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has announced its much-anticipated Business Excellence Awards, set to take place on Saturday, 15 March 2025. The awards aim to celebrate the outstanding businesses and volunteers in the Camden Haven region. Advertise with News…
THE JOYS of the written word were celebrated last Friday at Kendall Public School (KPS) as students and community members eagerly gathered for the annual Book Week Parade. The morning began with a Scholastic Book Fair, providing students the opportunity…
A DARING group of residents braved the cold waters of Rainbow Beach on Sunday morning for the Daffodil Day Dip in support of cancer research. The aquatic fundraiser was run in support of the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day campaign. Advertise…