BARRY Sainsbury, his wife Doreen and four of their children moved to the Camden Haven in 1972. As a postmaster Barry had done numerous three-year stints in various NSW locales and the family was more than ready to put down roots. Mr Sainsbury, who celebrated his 90th birthday this week, oversaw the opening of the […]
Camden Haven High School’s Inspire Choir received an award for powerful storytelling and emotional impact at the NSW Department of Education’s Public Education Awards
Camden Haven High School’s Inspire Choir. Kimberley Gilbert, Cristian Campano and Deb Gilbert at Sydney Town Hall. Photos: Supplied CAMDEN Haven High School’s Inspire Choir has received the Mic Drop Award for Most Powerful Storytelling and Emotional Impact at the NSW Department of Education’s Public Education Awards at Sydney Town Hall on Monday 3 August. […]
LETTER: Recycled water used in both nuclear- and coal-fired power stations
DEAR News of the Area, THE letter to the paper from Kenneth Higgs (‘Climate change defeats Europe’s nuclear plants, Port Macquarie News Of The Area, 7/8/2026) may be somewhat misleading. The generation of reliable electrical power from fossil fuels in Australia does use a lot of water. This water is super-heated by coal or, in […]
ADVERTORIAL: 3 Thone Street, Comboyne is on the market with Percival Property
3 Thone Street, Comboyne2 bed, 1 bath2,251sqm$795,000 SOME properties are defined by their location, others by their architecture. Occasionally, a property comes to market that offers something far more difficult to replicate – a genuine sense of history and place. The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 3 Thone Street, Comboyne is one […]
ADVERTORIAL: 10/63-65 The Parade, North Haven is on the market with Beachscape Property
10/63-65 The Parade, North Haven2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car$895,000 – $925,000 LOCATED at a sought-after riverside address, this beautiful two bedroom apartment is the perfect holiday getaway, a solid investment opportunity, or the ‘forever home’ that you have been waiting for! It’s an all-level walk to cafés, the Bowling Club, a patrolled surf beach […]
More detailed Oxley Highway plans released but questions remain over funding
Robert Dwyer MP celebrates the funding news for Wrights Road roundabout upgrade. Photo: Supplied. The staged plans for Port Macquarie’s Oxley Highway upgrade. Photo: Supplied. Councillor Nik Lipovac. Photo: NOTA Archives. NEW details have been released on the NSW Government’s plans for upgrades to the Oxley Highway, providing a clearer picture of proposed improvements along […]
Stingrays keep finals hopes alive with crucial win
THE Laurieton Stingrays have kept their finals hopes alive with a hard-fought 24-16 victory over an in-form South West Rocks outfit on Saturday, 9 August. Heading into the clash knowing anything short of victory could spell the end of their finals ambitions, the Stingrays produced one of their strongest performances of the season when it […]
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LETTER: Age pension discriminates against married individuals
DEAR News Of The Area, MARRIED couples are discriminated against when it comes to the age pension. Two single individuals can choose to share a house and utilities if they so desire, or they can choose to have their own houses and utilities. A married couple does not have this choice when it comes to […]
Pathfinders Support Your Path wins national disability services award for second consecutive year
PATHFINDERS’ Support Your Path (SYP) program has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading regional disability service providers after winning a national Enablement Award for the second consecutive year. The team received the 2026 Enablement Award for Most Outstanding Regional Not-for-Profit Providing NDIS Services for Children, Youth and Families in Australia at the Enablement Awards […]
