THE Camden Haven State Emergency Service (SES) unit joined more than 800 emergency service personnel in Australia’s largest simultaneous boating exercise on Saturday, 8 February. Held on rivers and lakes statewide in 80 locations, the NSW SES-led “Who let the…
STAKEHOLDERS who have played pivotal roles in the development and success of Kendall’s Global Garden came together at the site for a special gathering on Wednesday, 29 January. In attendance were representatives from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC), garden committee members…
St JOSEPH’S Primary School (SJPS) Laurieton welcomed 27 clever and curious Kindergarten students on Thursday, 7 February. They joined more than 60,000 Kindergarten students making their way to the classroom for the first time, where teachers, buddies and friendly faces…
BIRDON has introduced the nine apprentices chosen from 117 applicants for its 2025 Futures Apprenticeship Program. They commenced training at the Sancrox-based global maritime engineering business last week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
A NEW intake of junior doctors has started work at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. They are among 29 medical interns assigned to the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
COMMUNITY at 3 will temporarily act as trustee of funds raised by the community following the Laurieton Seafoods/Fisherman’s Co-op fire on 15 January. The not-for-profit charity will then disburse the funds on 21 March to Laurieton Seafoods employees, owners, and…
THE magpies found dead or dying in Bonny Hills in November were poisoned, according to toxicology results released by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Its testing of some of the dozen native birds found on a residential street on 19…
SAVVY recyclers in the Camden Haven are leading the way when it comes to disposing of containers through the Return and Earn Scheme. They have contributed to the state’s record-breaking Summer, with 23 December the biggest single day (10.3 million…
A LACK of buyer interest in embattled regional carrier Rex suggests a major flaw with the business that could leave taxpayers facing a hefty bill if the airline is nationalised, experts say. After an unsuccessful sale process in late-2024, a…
A SERIES of fires across Camden Haven over the weekend, some which appear to have been deliberately lit, have fire crews urging the community to adhere to fire regulations. On Saturday, 1 February, the Laurieton unit of Fire and Rescue…