ON Friday 12 July the Royal Hotel Kew delighted local families by hosting a petting zoo, thanks to the collaboration with Macleay Valley Farm. The event provided much-needed entertainment for children during the school holidays, drawing approximately 160 attendees, including…
SECURING the hand of a loved one in marriage is a significant milestone in anyone’s life. It symbolises a commitment to love, honour, and cherish each other through all that life may bring. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
AT 11 am on Thursday 11 July, members of the public gathered at Laurie Memorial Park with the local veterans community to participate in the inaugural Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) commemoration service. This solemn event was held to…
AS a community, we often shy away from conversations about death and end-of-life planning. However, such discussions are a crucial part of our collective journey, and Dying to Know Day aims to bring these conversations to the forefront. Celebrated annually…
WELL, well, well… looks like the cosmos has been playing a rather dangerous game of cosmic dodgeball with our little blue planet lately. Just last month, an asteroid decided to swing by for a close encounter of the too-close-for-comfort kind,…
THE Camden Haven Historical Society (CHHS) stands as a beacon of community heritage, preserving artefacts and stories from a bygone era. This unique institution offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the past, showcasing a rich assortment of pictures and items…
PROGRESS on extending the ocean outfall in Kattang Nature Reserve is one of the recent achievements of the Camden Haven Community-Council Action Team (CCAT). Operating since 2019, the team is the driving force behind the Community Plan that sets out…
AN interactive map of the Camden Haven’s bushfire hazard zones is now available to view. It has been developed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) to help the community better understand bushfire-risk locations and the council’s role in managing them. Advertise…
CAMDEN Haven’s Izaac Gaskin will travel to Sydney to referee in the prestigious Nations of Origin rugby league competition next week. Nations of Origin is a multifaceted sport, cultural, education and leadership program that culminates annually around NAIDOC week. Advertise…
THE Oxford and Macquarie dictionaries define “hoons” as an Australian and New Zealand term for “young men” driving irresponsibly, recklessly or dangerously. And according to the NSW Government, “hooning” is similar to street racing, which means penalties can range from…