CONSTRUCTION will begin in the coming months on two new multi-purpose courts at Andrews Park, Wauchope. The project has been awarded $350,000 from the Federal Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
CONFUSION over roadworks and land clearing at Lake Cathie has prompted calls for improved community messaging. When dozers moved in two weeks ago to fell trees opposite the new ambulance station, some nearby residents, along with the thousands of drivers…
AUGUST 14 marks the 80th anniversary of a legendary moment in Laurieton’s history – the day Hollywood star Bob Hope made an unexpected landing on the Camden Haven River. The incident, which has become a cherished local tale, occurred 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.…
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…
AUSTRALIAN borrowers can breathe a sigh of relief as highly-anticipated inflation numbers land soft enough to dissolve fears of another interest rate hike. The annual rate of headline inflation did accelerate, however, rising to 3.8 percent, up from 3.6 percent,…
A NATION-LEADING scheme allowing renters to take their bond with them when they move is among the reforms for a growing group who a premier says have been forgotten in the housing debate. The NSW government’s portable-bond system will let…
ANGLERS in the Camden Haven River region have continued to enjoy productive fishing over the past few weeks. Drummer continue to be a popular target for rock fishing anglers, although results have been hit and miss this week. Camden Head…
AN action-packed Regatta Challenge will be hosted by the Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club (CHDBC) on 7-8 September at Stoney Aqua and Activity Park, Telegraph Point. Up to fifteen dragon boat clubs from the Hawkesbury to Grafton will compete in…