HAVING dreamed of becoming a florist from a young age, Ashley Sargeson has been the proud owner of Touchwood Flowers in Port Macquarie for nineteen years. A wife and mother of two, Ashley is a Camden Haven native with an…
IT seems that the release schedule for Australian cinema is built around the state to our south, as this week’s slate of family films arrives perfectly timed for Victoria’s school holidays. A heavy favourite for the next great, enduring animated…
IN the 1960s, development applications could be one page long, housing advocates say. Now, documents that run to reams of pages are spending months collecting dust on NSW bureaucrats’ desks, sending waiting times for much-needed homes skyrocketing. Premier Chris Minns…
CHEAPER petrol, lower beer prices and discounts on student debt have all been floated as potential Nationals policy as the party sharpens its pitch ahead of a federal election. Cutting and freezing increases linked to inflation on the fuel excise…
IS a proposal to switch on average speed cameras for all vehicles using the M1 between Kew and Lake Innes Drive a revenue raising exercise, or a genuine attempt to reduce the road toll? And would a point-to-point trial for…
WITH the warmer months fast approaching, it’s time to be more vigilant about fire safety. As temperatures rise, so does the risk of bushfires, making preparation essential for communities living in fire-prone areas. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
WHILE the weather has been a bit unpredictable as we transition into the new season, anglers on the Mid North Coast have still managed to find success. However, a significant southerly swell and strong winds are expected to disrupt fishing…
AUSTRALIA’S leading sustainability chef Matt Stone led a team of seven in cooking up a magical wedding feast at Dunbogan last Saturday. The celebrity chef catered for guests from as far away as Ireland, France and the US at the…
THE Laurieton Voices Choir, a cherished part of the Camden Haven Concert Band, will be holding a heartwarming event titled ‘Songs to Raise You Up’ on Friday, 4 October at 2:00 pm. The concert will take place at the Laurieton…
THREE talented students from St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS) in Laurieton are gearing up for an exciting journey to Brisbane in November. SJPS students Gideon, Willem and Harry, alongside their dedicated science teacher Alfina Jackson, will participate in the STEM…