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London firefighter cycles into Macksville on epic global mission

AN extraordinary journey of remembrance and human kindness rolled into Macksville on Monday afternoon when former London firefighter Stephen Aslin stopped at Macksville to be treated to some Nambucca Valley hospitality. Aslin pulled up at the Macksville Fire Station during his remarkable 48,280 kilometre charity cycling expedition around the world. The former firefighter is undertaking […]

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Wauchope RSL support helps Riding for the Disabled purchase safer horse float

A NEW horse float purchased with support from the Wauchope RSL Club Grants program has strengthened the ability of the local Riding for the Disabled service to continue helping members of the community. Representatives from Wauchope RSL recently visited the organisation to inspect the horse float funded through a 2025 Clubs grant. The visit included […]

Opinion

Tourists staying in homes and locals staying in motels

DEAR News Of The Area, IN all the housing crisis talk by Federal or State governments, the biggest elephant in the room is unhosted Airbnbs, specifically entire-home Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA). Homes that should be available for first-home buyers, normal buyers and long-term renters are instead being bought up to be used as Airbnbs […]

Strangler vine struck down by working bee

Members of a working bee battle the invasive strangler vine, Claw Creeper. Photos: submitted Members of a working bee battle the invasive strangler vine, Claw Creeper. Photos: submitted TREES that are hundreds of years old are being strangled by the rapidly growing and highly invasive Claw Creeper. This introduced vine forms dense mats, covering and […]

Learning to call Australia home

IN 1960 Lakewood resident Brian Roberts said goodbye to England and has never looked back. He emigrated to join his then-fiancée after she relocated to Australia with her family. Mr Roberts originally lived in Macquarie Fields, working as an administrator, before moving to the Mid North Coast 10 years ago. He described it as the […]

Fishing

Freya’s standout offshore catch from the Mid North Coast

LAST weekend was a true angler’s paradise along the Mid North Coast, with perfect weather drawing large numbers of fishing enthusiasts to the water. Looking ahead, the extended forecast suggests this run of settled winter conditions should continue for at least another week. The Camden Haven area has been a standout for offshore fishing, with […]

Opinion

Call for clear answers about ‘chem-trail’ activity

DEAR News of the Area, SOCIAL media was abuzz last week following what many residents described as unusually heavy chem-trail activity over the Mid North Coast. The sky was crisscrossed with persistent trails that gradually dispersed into a light silver-grey haze, obscuring much of the blue sky above. It was the most extensive activity I […]

Kudos for Port Macquarie and wider Mid North Coast tourism operators

SEVERAL Port Macquarie and Hastings tourism operators have been recognised among the finalists in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, highlighting the region’s strength as a visitor destination. Presented by NSW Tourism Association and Destination North Coast, the awards celebrate businesses, experiences and organisations delivering exceptional visitor experiences while contributing to the growth of […]