Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied.
Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied. Tim Maddren and Mat Brooker tell the story of ‘The Man From Snowy River’. Photo: supplied. THE crew from Got Ya Back Productions weaved their way through Banjo Paterson country last week, as they began a NSW run of their theatrical production, “BANJO”. The musical intertwines […]
THE Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) has welcomed 25 new medical interns to hospitals across the Coffs Harbour and Hastings Macleay clinical networks. Having completed their orientation, the junior doctors are already providing care to local patients and support to the region’s health staff. MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong said, “These junior doctors […]
By Rachael THORPE
By Rachael THORPE By Rachael THORPE IN 2021 physiotherapist Bec Dalzell contacted Port Macquarie Hastings Council with the idea of getting mobi matting onto beaches on the Mid North Coast. The specially designed matting provides a flat surface to enable people using wheelchairs or scooters to access the beach. On Friday she saw her dream […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THEIR mothers were young and naive when they left Australia to marry ISIS fighters. They were barely children themselves. Allowing them to live in filth and squalor is a breeding ground for radicalisation, let alone shortening their lives due to malnourishment and disease. They are Australian citizens and above all […]
DEAR News Of The Area, IMAGINE this! Instead of spending $93 billion on a high-speed railway between Sydney and Newcastle (which will inevitably double or triple or quadruple in cost before completion), imagine that this money is invested in the North Coast railway! The line would be duplicated so trains could run in both directions […]
Port Macquarie Hastings LGA ranked second in New South Wales and fourth nationally for the highest number of sales and stalls.
THE Port Macquarie Hastings region is one of Australia’s biggest supporters of second-hand items, based on the overwhelming success of last year’s Garage Sale Trail. Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) was among the top performers in both the state and national leaderboards, ranking second in New South Wales and fourth nationally for the highest number […]
175 Ivers Road, Kew3 bed, 2 bath, 8 car Price guide: contact sales agent SPANNING an extraordinary 118 acres, 175 Ivers Road is a property that marries rural serenity with modern living, set against some of the region’s most striking natural landscapes. Nestled at the base of North Brother Mountain, the estate enjoys sweeping vistas […]
The women’s surf boat crew took bronze at the state championships. Photo: CHSLSC. The ladies of the women’s surf boat crew. Photo: CHSLSC. The women’s surf boat crew took on challenging surf conditions in Lake Macquarie. Photo: CHSLSC. Club members wore pink to celebrate the contribution of women to surf life saving. Photo: CHSLSC. Club […]
The property as it stood before demolition crews moved in. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
The home that has long stood at the corner of Ocean Drive and Beach Street has been knocked down. Photo: Bonny Hills Progress Association. The property as it stood before demolition crews moved in. Photo: Sue Stephenson. Concept drawings of the property from its approved development application. Concept drawings of the property from its approved […]
