WAUCHOPE’S Alison Penfold will contest the seat of Lyne for the National Party in the 2025 Federal Election. Ms Penfold’s opportunity comes after the announcement that incumbent MP Dr David Gillespie is retiring from politics having served as the region’s…
NEW wanding laws that target the illegal possession of knives, aim to reduce knife crime and boost community safety came into effect in NSW on Monday. Under the powers, modelled on Queensland’s Jack’s Law, police will be able to use…
AUSTRALIANS are worse off today than they were three years ago, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers argues they would be mired in even more economic misery under the coalition. Living standards, measured by real disposable income per capita, have fallen more…
THE STATE Government has announced $50 million in grants for initiatives that promote regional economic development and support employment creation and retention. Businesses, consortiums, local governments, associations, Aboriginal corporations, not for profits and other eligible applicants are encouraged to apply…
ICU nurse Kate Handley says she “lives to serve her community”, even though the ongoing battle for fair pay and conditions is enough to get any frontline worker down. So, when someone in the community decided it would be fun…
TWELVE Camden Haven High School (CHHS) students celebrated their graduation from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Youth Internship Program on Saturday, 30 November. Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams, Mayor Adam Roberts, SES Northern Zone Commander Andrew Cribb and CHHS…
PARTS of the Mid North Coast have been grappling with a natural phenomenon this week as beaches of the region were inundated with a vibrant, yet problematic, red algae bloom. Known locally as “red weed”, this algae, when washed ashore,…
THE sound of Santa’s hearty “Ho, ho, ho!” will soon resonate through Laurieton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The man…
BRITTANY Jolly is on a mission to improve awareness of endometriosis. The Camden Haven local has organised an “Endometriosis Awareness Ride” at North Haven on Saturday, 7 December Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
THE holiday season has arrived in Laurieton, with almost 40 local businesses adding an extra touch of magic to the streets with festive displays. Retailers throughout Bold Street and beyond are decking their storefronts in boughs of holly and more,…