Port Macquarie foreshore shines bright. Photo: Sis Higgins.
TOURISM operators across the Mid North Coast are encouraged to put themselves forward for one of the industry’s highest honours, with nominations now open for the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards. This year marks a new era for the awards program, which has undergone a national review to streamline the entry process. With new categories, simplified […]
The original plaque was removed but has since been located and restored to the monument.
The three metre tall monument has stood for 55 years. The original plaque was removed but has since been located and restored to the monument. The monument had been degraded by exposure over its time standing. A significant piece of Camden Haven’s maritime history has been lovingly restored, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the […]
THE Mid North Coast has had mixed results in the 2025 Street Count, the NSW Government’s sixth annual count of people sleeping rough. Counts of homeless people sleeping rough on a single evening were completed in local government areas across the state between 4 February and 26 February 2025. Half of the counts took place […]
GREG passes-away and leaves his $1 million estate to his only surviving son, Craig. Greg’s only other son, died several years ago, leaving four children of his own, one of them being Peter. When Peter discovers that his grandfather had not included him in his will, he seeks legal advice and makes a “family provision” […]
Brenda Green is well known for her love of helping others.
THERE are people in our community who go about their day without fuss or praise, quietly making life better for those around them. Brenda Green is one of those people. At 83 years young, Brenda has called the Camden Haven home for most of her life. She grew up in Herons Creek as one of […]
BUILDING Commission NSW has carried out an inspection blitz on a significant number of Mid North Coast home construction sites. During the three-day operation in early April, Building Commissioner James Sherrard led a team on inspections of 72 sites across Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Lake Cathie, Taree, and Forster. “During this compliance campaign in […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WHY am I not surprised? Another election letdown, promises out the window. After voting at my polling station at Lake Cathie I looked around to purchase my democracy sausage, but there were no sausages to be had! What was I to say to my faithful dog, waiting in my car […]
Ryan Morris captured his first drummer which tipped the scales at a massive 3.5kg.
DESPITE the persistent rain that has plagued the region, some dedicated anglers have managed to find windows of opportunity this week. In the Hastings, bream fishing has been a highlight during these breaks in the weather, particularly at night when mullet strips have proven to be the most effective bait. Lure enthusiasts have also capitalised […]
The Kendall Public School leadership team. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
THE democratically-elected Kendall Public School (KPS) student leadership team is going from strength to strength in 2025. The selection process for these esteemed positions begins well before the start of the school year, with candidates requiring endorsement from teaching staff and parents. They then attempt to gain student support by putting up posters and delivering […]
