SPREAD joy this festive season with the Aussie Battlers Christmas Hamper Appeal. Aussie Battlers is reaching out to the Camden Haven community to help make the festive season special for individuals and families in need. Advertise with News of The…
THE remains of magpies found dead or dying on a Bonny Hills lawn will undergo further forensic testing after an initial investigation found “no obvious reason for death”. Eight native birds were discovered by a dog walker last Tuesday, 19…
THE search is on for a suitable site for a new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station in Laurieton. Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams met with Laurieton Fire and Rescue Captain Les King on Monday, 25 November to discuss plans…
IN the heart of Camden Haven, a small organisation is making a significant impact. Community at 3 Inc., an independent, non-denominational Christian charity, is a beacon of hope for many in our region. Funded entirely by donations, this registered charity…
A BLESSED little indie gem arrives on the big screen this week in Your Monster. A “romantic horror-comedy” from filmmaker Caroline Lindy, it tells the story of Laura (Melissa Barrera), an aspiring actress who has been dumped while in hospital…
THERE is an unmistakable sanctity about Kangaroo Island, with its raw and rugged coastline, impeccably clear waters, natural wonders and wildlife. Sitting southwest off the coast of Adelaide in South Australia, Kangaroo Island is thought to have separated from the…
THE National Varroa Mite Management Program has announced two products containing the active ingredient oxalic acid can now be used for the treatment of Varroa mite. Varroa Mites (Varroa jacobsoni and V. destructor) are considered the most serious pest of…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings councillors have voted to rescind and amend Council’s July 2024 resolution regarding the plan of management for Camden Head Lookout. The changes signal a shift in the approach to the management and development of the site. Advertise with…
SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic is already looking towards a defining World Cup qualification window in March after a “crazy” 2-2 draw with Bahrain. Australia clung to an automatic qualifying place in their 2026 World Cup group, drawing after a dramatic…
THE reports summing up the last term of Port Macquarie Hastings-Council have been released and are available to read on its website. The documents were approved by current councillors at last Thursday’s monthly meeting. Advertise with News of The Area…