A STAUNCH advocate for the homeless over many decades, Theo Hazelgrove is this week’s Heart of the Haven. Theo grew up in Millfield, ten kilometres west of Cessnock, with his parents and two siblings. Advertise with News of The Area…
IF you were still thinking about entering this year’s Beach to Brother trail running event, you’re out of luck – although organisers may yet be convinced to open up more spots. The cut-off was reached last Monday and when another…
A GROUP of friends from Port Macquarie and Camden Haven, affectionately known as the ‘Beach Bums’, took the plunge in the winter waters of Flynns Beach last Thursday to raise money for the Cancer Council. Advertise with News of The…
EMBATTLED regional airline Rex is looking to offload company land, buildings and aircraft spare parts as administrators work to keep the financially distressed carrier up in the air. Professional services firm EY Australia has been called to salvage the five…
IN a remarkable show of dedication to public safety, the North Haven Boardriders Club has successfully installed a potentially life-saving defibrillator machine at North Haven Beach. The project was inspired by the high number of beachgoers and the realisation that…
WE’RE heading into the dog days of the “Summer Blockbuster” season, and that leaves just the one big release to come to cinemas this week, along with a possible ‘all time great’ sports documentary from Australia’s own shores. Alien: Romulus…
THE timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phase-out of wooden power poles across NSW, demanding proof that the manufactured ones won’t melt in bushfires. The NSW branch of the Australian Forest Products Association has launched a new…
FOLLOWING a horrific shark attack at North Shore Beach that left Bonny Hills surfer Kai McKenzie seriously injured, the region’s surf communities have united in support of their mate. The Surfing for Kai event, held last Sunday at Rainbow Beach,…
IT has been confirmed that close to 8000 local boaties and watercraft owners were hit by last month’s whopping increase to licence fees. Boat owners and users faced a 30 percent increase from 1 July, while fees for personal watercraft…
EVERY fisherman dreams of a bigger catch! Is it possible to know ahead of time when to plan a trip to enjoy some fishing, catch more than usual, and come home feeling 100 percent satisfied? There is, so listen up!…