Award recipients from across the Hastings SES cluster. Photo: supplied.
Hastings SES volunteers honoured at awards night
Award recipients from across the Hastings SES cluster. Photo: supplied. Long service and courage award recipients with NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns and local dignitaries including Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer, Mayor Adam Roberts and Port Macquarie Council General Manager Robert Fish. NSW STATE Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers from the Hastings Cluster were […]
Janet Cohen fought for the right for the terminally ill to die with dignity.
Vale trailblazer Janet Cohen
Janet Cohen fought for the right for the terminally ill to die with dignity. Janet outside State Parliament with MP Alex Greenwich, who introduced the VAD Bill, and former Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams. Janet with partner Glenn Brewer looking at plans for the historic Pilot Station Lookout at Camden Head. Photo: Sue Stephenson. CAMDEN […]
Treasurer Janella Leotta, President Lynn Moore and Secretary Eunice Roberts.
Mid North Coast CWA branches gather for Group Council meeting
Mid North Coast Group members at the Group Council meeting. Treasurer Janella Leotta, President Lynn Moore and Secretary Eunice Roberts. Kathryn Jeanes from Wingham Branch admiring some of the handicraft on display. BULAHDELAH Country Women’s Association hosted the Mid North Coast Group Council Meeting on Wednesday 11 March. President Belinda Moore welcomed visitors to the […]
Printed Edition 27 MARCH 2026
Letter to the Editor: Tribute to councillor Lisa Intemann
DEAR News Of The Area, I WISH to pay a public tribute to this wonderful woman who served seven terms on our council and was a true giver to our community in many ways. During her council service she had to endure some tough times, but she remained bravely steadfast in her commitment. When the […]
Ex-teacher Joan Wood and ex-student John Wood share their stories and school’s history.
St Joseph’s Primary Laurieton students raise $500 for Caritas
Students enjoy the talent show on St Joseph’s Day. Ex-teacher Joan Wood and ex-student John Wood share their stories and school’s history. All smiles for students at St Joseph’s Laurieton. Students enjoy the fun and games as part of the St Joseph’s Day activities. STUDENTS at St Joseph’s Primary School in Laurieton raised more than […]
The 2025 Schools Spectacular. Photo: NSW Arts Unit.
From Coffs to the spotlight: Spectacular auditions begin
THE NSW Schools Spectacular audition team headed north on Wednesday for live Featured Vocalist auditions, giving Coffs Coast and Northern NSW public school students the hometown advantage. Secondary students from schools across the region – Coffs Harbour, Gulmarrad, South Grafton, Casino, Camden Haven, Ballina, Bellingen, Mullumbimby, Maclean, Bonville and Woolgoolga – auditioned at the Coffs […]
Young angler Hudson Roberts shows off his catches during a recent holiday to South West Rocks.
Marlin and mackerel fire up off Shelly Beach
Young angler Hudson Roberts shows off his catches during a recent holiday to South West Rocks. Young angler Hudson Roberts shows off his catches during a recent holiday to South West Rocks. AS April approaches, the mornings are feeling cooler and we are experiencing some consistent southerly winds. Along the North Haven breakwall this week, […]
Cr Lisa Intemann was first elected to Council in 1995. Photo: PMHC.
Vale Councillor Lisa Intemann
Cr Lisa Intemann was first elected to Council in 1995. Photo: PMHC. Deputy Mayor Nik Lipovac praised Cr Intemann’s ability to speak from the heart. Photo: supplied. Flowers mark Cr Intemann’s now empty seat in the Council Chambers. Photo: supplied. THE Hastings Valley has lost one of its tireless champions, with the death of Councillor […]
