TO say it has been a tumultuous week in local government politics would be an understatement. Following Port Macquarie–Hastings Council’s (PMHC) decision on Thursday, 20 June, to adopt a zero rate peg for 2024-25, a heated and public tug-of-war has…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has approved a 0.0 percent rate peg for the 2024/25 Operational Plan, rejecting a council staff recommendation of a 4.6 percent rate increase. Significant debate unfolded in Council’s 20 June meeting, where Mayor Peta Pinson moved the…
THE Moon’s influence on human behaviour and physiology has been a subject of fascination and debate for centuries. While many beliefs about lunar effects remain rooted in folklore, recent scientific research has provided some insights into the Moon’s potential impact…
NEW SOUTH WALES has seen a significant increase in four major criminal offences over the past five years, according to a recent report by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. Between March 2019 and March 2024, incidents of…
THE latest Port Macquarie-Hastings Council report reveals significant updates on the natural resource management of Lake Cathie, Lake Innes, and Cathie Creek, outlining a range of ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at improving the waterways. A comprehensive 212-page document, the…
MEET Rob Dwyer, this week’s Heart of the Haven. Rob grew up in several regional towns before graduating from high school in Forster. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
CONFIRMED by the Australian Dragon Boat Federation as the oldest active Dragon Boat Club member in Australia, at 90 years young Fran Jordan keeps powering along. Fran represents the Laurieton-based Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club (CHDBC), whose 83 members enjoy…
THIS year marks the 45th anniversary of volunteer bush regeneration by the Mid North Coast branch of the National Parks Association of NSW in Crowdy Bay National Park in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The project…
RENOWNED local cattle farmers George and Yvonne Hobbs have long been known for their dedication and excellence in raising and selling cattle. With extensive experience on both sides of the Great Dividing Range, the Hobbs family has built a legacy…
MEN across the Camden Haven will have less time to wait for prostate cancer testing and treatment as the result of a boost to diagnostic services at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH). The Jim Bruce Trust has donated $47,000 to…