A LARGE audience of residents gathered at the Port City Bowling Club on Monday night for a ‘Meet the Candidates’ session ahead of the NSW local government elections scheduled for 14 September. The event, hosted and moderated by the Hastings…
LAUREN Edwards, an incumbent Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor, has launched her campaign for Mayor, leading the Greens group ticket into the election with a focus on creating a more inclusive and representative local government. Edwards, who has served on council since…
AMONG a crowded field of candidates vying for a seat on Port Macquarie-Hastings Council on September 14, one name stands out not only for his unique background but also for the significance of his ungrouped run. Donald (DJ) Apanui, a…
KATH Geary has taken over as president of the Camden Haven United Hospital Auxiliary following the retirement of Jennifer Lucey. The new committee was elected at the branch’s annual general meeting on Monday, 19 August. Advertise with News of The…
THE sound and number of double bogey trucks rolling through Dunbogan and Laurieton will continue for at least another five years and probably longer, under an application to extend sand mining operations at the Hy-Tec quarry off Diamond Head Road.…
THE standard of stroke patient care at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) has gone from Gold to Platinum in just a few months. The hospital has become only the fifth in Australia to receive a World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels…
A NEW team with some familiar faces has thrown its hat into the ring for the upcoming NSW local government elections. Led by incumbent councillor Adam Roberts, the six-person team is set to contest the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) elections…
PHOTOGRAPHER Alex McNaught is a master of the art of capturing this region’s natural beauty. From whales and waves to wildlife and waterways, his ground and aerial images are not only commissioned or displayed in galleries, they are regularly shared…
THE rumble of Harleys reverberated through the air as riders from all corners of Australia embarked on their journey to the renowned Far Kew Rally. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) staff have removed the playground equipment at Bunnys Corner Reserve on the banks of the North Haven River, clearing the site and covering the area with tanbark. The equipment, which had been closed to the public…