THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has given the green light to a proposed merger between Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank. Regional Australia Bank currently operates 39 bank branches across the New England, North West, Central West, Riverina, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, whilst Summerland operates 10 branches across the NSW […]
Star swimmer Higgins selected for regional development program
Chloe Higgins has been selected to a prestigious regional development program. Photos: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. PORT Macquarie Swimming Club star Chloe Higgins has been selected to the Swimming NSW Regional Development Program. Chloe, who is based in Camden Haven, is one of just two athletes from the Swimming North Coast region selected, alongside Casino’s Jacqueline Button. […]
Letter to the Editor: Please no more greyhound articles
DEAR News Of The Area, WE have been reading this paper since its launch and enjoy the local news content. However a fortnight ago we were in disbelief that the paper chose to publish an article promoting greyhound racing at Taree as a sport article. Greyhound racing is not a sport, it is an industry. […]
North Haven student earns best and fairest at state AFL championships
NORTH Haven Public School student Elliott Luke has been recognised for his outstanding performance at the 2025 State AFL Championship, receiving the prestigious Best and Fairest award. The award was presented by former North Coast PSSA AFL manager Barry Spry, who oversaw the program from 2003 to 2023. Donated in 2008, the honour is given […]
Big ambitions as Bulldog Bowen lives out Belmore dream
Angus Bowen has been a standout for Camden Haven High School in recent years. Photos: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Angus Bowen has been a standout for Camden Haven High School in recent years. Photos: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. CAMDEN HAVEN product Angus Bowen is still riding high after signing an NRL Development Pathways contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in […]
Legal hypothetical: tragic end to family holiday
STEVE and his extended family go on a holiday to North Queensland. Following a heated debate regarding the sleeping arrangements and the activities itinerary, he takes a walk along the beach at dusk in an area known to be populated by crocodiles. He never returns. Steve owned real estate jointly with his wife, Linda. He […]
On the couch with Jasminda
Dear Jasminda, “On the weekend, my partner and I went to a Murder Mystery Lunch. We have since decided that we would actually prefer to remain in character. Is it okay to do this indefinitely? Cardinal Matteo Rossi. Dear Cardinal, I’m assuming that is your Murder Mystery name and not your current moniker and occupation. […]
Top Tip: How to get media attention and land your story in the paper
AS someone who wears two hats – newspaper reporter and marketing agency owner – I see first-hand the difference between stories that get picked up quickly and those that stall in the inbox. The good news? Most community organisations already have great stories to tell. The challenge is in how that information is shared with […]
Stargazing: that big ball of nuclear fire
THE next time you see the sunrise, take a moment. That big ball of nuclear fire lighting up your morning sky is not just sitting there politely waiting for you to make coffee. It’s racing around the Milky Way at an eye-watering 828,000 km/h, dragging Earth and the rest of the solar system along for […]
New police recruits for the Mid North Coast
SIX new probationary constables will soon join police stations across the Mid North Coast following their graduation from the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 22 August. Port Macquarie will welcome three of the new officers, while Kempsey will receive two and Macksville one. The additional recruits are expected to provide important support to the district, […]
