WORLD War two veteran Frank Harle celebrated his 100th birthday at Queens Lake Village, Laurieton last Thursday. Born in Sydney, Frank lost his father at the age of twelve before leaving school at fourteen. Advertise with News of The Area…
NOW approaching his 91st birthday, Laurieton tennis tragic Milton Job’s passion for the sport he loves burns as bright as ever. Milton, like many of the regular players at the Laurieton courts, first connected to tennis during childhood. Advertise with…
A CAMDEN HAVEN senior claims to have been verbally abused by youths while cycling the Beach to Beach path on the afternoon of Saturday 10 August. Peter, 75, an avid cyclist with over 35 years of riding experience, had recently…
THE countdown to the NSW local government elections on Saturday, September 14, 2024 has officially begun, with the nomination period for candidates closing last Wednesday. The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) is composed of nine councillors, including a popularly elected mayor,…
COUNCILLOR Lisa Intemann has called for respect for election advertising material ahead of the September 14 local government ballot, claiming a sign promoting her ‘Team Sheppard’ ticket was “ripped from the ground” despite being in a permitted location. Advertise with…
A LARGE audience of residents gathered at the Port City Bowling Club on Monday night for a ‘Meet the Candidates’ session ahead of the NSW local government elections scheduled for 14 September. The event, hosted and moderated by the Hastings…
LAUREN Edwards, an incumbent Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor, has launched her campaign for Mayor, leading the Greens group ticket into the election with a focus on creating a more inclusive and representative local government. Edwards, who has served on council since…
AMONG a crowded field of candidates vying for a seat on Port Macquarie-Hastings Council on September 14, one name stands out not only for his unique background but also for the significance of his ungrouped run. Donald (DJ) Apanui, a…
KATH Geary has taken over as president of the Camden Haven United Hospital Auxiliary following the retirement of Jennifer Lucey. The new committee was elected at the branch’s annual general meeting on Monday, 19 August. Advertise with News of The…
THE sound and number of double bogey trucks rolling through Dunbogan and Laurieton will continue for at least another five years and probably longer, under an application to extend sand mining operations at the Hy-Tec quarry off Diamond Head Road.…