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Breakthrough for rural landowners as NSW inquiry launched

John Ruddick MLC, Cr Mark Hornshaw and Libertarian Party President Ross Cameron. Comboyne residents Tony and Josie Makin with daughters Adelle and Sofia, son-in-law John, and granddaughter Catherine. OWNERS of rural properties across NSW are celebrating a major breakthrough with the establishment of an Upper House inquiry to simplify the rules around building second dwellings […]

Sport

Camden Haven teams still in the hunt for grand final glory

The Golden Point try that sealed the win for the Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The celebrations begin for the Camden Haven Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The celebrations begin for the Camden Haven Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Raiders’ U16 Blue League Tag team will contest a grand final. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE 2025 Group 3 […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Roundabout roadworks

DEAR News Of The Area, I WOULD like to draw your readers attention to the ongoing road works just south of Lake Cathie that hundreds of motorists must traverse each day at 40km/h. This project to install a roundabout on Ocean Drive was begun last year and is about 300 metres in length. For some […]

Government

MPs call for new disaster declaration

THE Members for Lyne, Myall Lakes and Upper Hunter are calling on the state and federal governments to declare last weekend’s flooding across the region as an additional disaster event, enabling affected landholders and primary producers to access further support. With farms and paddocks across the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions once again inundated, […]

Community

Port Macquarie family’s 300km walk in honour of former INXS manager Chris M Murphy OAM

“MY DAD was an absolute whirlwind,” said Jeri Wambeek, the proud daughter of former INXS manager Chris M. Murphy OAM. “He was ‘go, go, go’. Determined, bold, brave, and often ruthless. But always with a heart for dreaming big.” On 14 October, however, it will be Jeri and her brother Jack, along with her sons […]

Sport

Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust

EMERALD Downs Golf Course will host the Hastings Cancer Trust Charity Golf Day on Sunday 21 September, to raise vital funds for local cancer projects. Organised by the Roods family, the annual Nine Hole Ambrose event has become a major fundraiser for the Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT). Hastings Cancer Trust Administration Coordinator […]

Local News

Amputee ‘Delungra Nigel’ an ambassador for Guulabaa and koala conservation

‘Delungra Nigel’ in his new ‘digs’. Photos: KCA. Nigel after his rescue. MUCH-LOVED koala amputee “Delungra Nigel” is now a permanent resident of the Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa. After months of dedicated care and rehabilitation, he will serve as an ambassador for Koala Conservation Australia (KCA) and for wildlife resilience and conservation […]

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Local News

Security bodycams to be rolled out at Port Macquarie Base Hospital

SECURITY staff at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) will wear body worn cameras as part of a 12-month trial to reduce incidents of violence and aggression. The cameras will be activated whenever there is a risk of harm to staff, patients and visitors. In the most serious cases, the footage may be used as evidence. […]

Local News

Experienced Mid North Coast fire specialist deploys to Canada

FORESTRY Corporation’s Chris Scollen, a seasoned Crew Leader and Operations Planner, deployed to Canada this week to assist with the nation’s fire containment efforts. Chris, who is based at Taree, has worked with Forestry Corporation for five years and volunteered with the NSW Rural Fire Service for 25 years. He flew to Winnipeg, Manitoba with […]