THE enormous sunspot that sparked the spectacular aurorae across the globe last month is back facing the earth, and it appears to be getting bigger. One of the largest sunspot groups seen in years, this monster is so big that…
THE area’s prostate cancer patients will soon have access to a new radiotherapy treatment. Called Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR), it delivers a high dose with extreme precision. This reduces the impact on healthy organs and leads to fewer treatments.…
SOME of the most successful startups in the world came from humble beginnings and Charli and Balin Smith hope to follow in their footsteps. The entrepreneurial siblings from Lake Cathie have just launched their own businesses and are already signing…
THE Wauchope showground was brimming with excitement as it played host to Bull Throttle, an evening of rodeo and freestyle motocross family fun. The event, which drew visitors from across the region, proved to be a resounding success with lines…
THE management of Lake Cathie was under the microscope at Council’s 16 May meeting, following the completion of a ‘berm scrape’ on 3 May aimed at flood mitigation. Councillor Danielle Maltman rose to speak during the meeting on the Lake…
KENDALL Railway Station is one of just nine earmarked for an accessibility upgrade and Transport for NSW wants the community to help it come up with the concept design. The current plan is to make it easier for the elderly,…
WELCOME to ‘Hearts of the Haven’, a regular News Of The Area feature highlighting the incredible people that make Camden Haven so special. Hearts of the Haven is a celebration of those who support our region, one person at a…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings councillors have promised to provide greater clarity to the community over deferred infrastructure projects. At the Ordinary May meeting, Cr Lisa Intemann moved a motion, seconded by Cr Rachel Sheppard, to note Council’s 2023-2024 Operational Plan Third Quarter…
DISCUSSIONS regarding the diversity of shops and businesses in the Camden Haven region have been sparked among the community. The question was recently asked on a local community Facebook noticeboard by Camden Haven resident Karlee Lee, whether residents thought the…
THE Camden Haven Girl Guides are experiencing a surge in popularity this year, with many girls joining the ranks of the local branch. As a celebration of National Volunteer Week (20-26 May), News Of The Area (NOTA) caught up with…