THE end of an industrial stand-off between the NSW government and the firefighters’ union will see thousands of firefighters receive an interim pay rise. Thousands of NSW firefighters will get a pay rise in an interim deal that will end…
THE Rotary Club of Laurieton recently sent a group of dedicated Rotarians to Fiji, continuing its longstanding tradition of charitable work. The members included Ian and Barbara Jackson, Penny Peake and Marlene Brown. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
LAST Wednesday in parliament NSW Nationals Deputy Leader Gurmesh Singh moved a motion calling on the State Government to overturn a decision which removed Norco milk products from Mid North Coast and Northern NSW health district facilities. A longstanding contract…
AFTER market research and analysis of the growing Kew and Kendall communities, the Kew Country Club has diversified its offerings with an 18-hole mini golf precinct, which will welcome families during school holidays. The precinct features a 130m² children’s play…
AN exhibition highlighting surf culture and history on the Coffs Coast will open in November. ‘Swell Chasers: Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast’ will open at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) on Saturday 23 November, with the boardriding community…
LAURIETON Public School teachers, staff and students are heading into a well-earned break after a term packed with a Book Week parade, Education Week visits, a Treats and Treasures competition and academic and sporting achievements. Of particular note in Principal…
THE Hastings Valley Fine Art Association (HVFAA) Laurieton Group’s inaugural art exhibition and sale will be held at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) from 5-7 October. This highly anticipated event will showcase a wide variety of artistic works, from…
IN 2017 the directors of Your Family Practice committed to the Camden Haven community to fund, design and develop a modern health services facility that could be used for generations to come. The Your Family Practice Medical Centre opened in…
THE medical centre at Lakewood Health Precinct continues to flourish to meet the increasing demands of the Camden Haven community. Your Family Practice continues to be steered for the future by Practice Manager/CEO Deidre and a very involved and proactive…
A HUGE success on multiple fronts is how organisers are describing the Beach to Brother Trail Running Festival. The records may not have fallen last Sunday, but according to Event Director Mike Maher, the top three races were closely contested…