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Council to replace Cocos Palms in parks and reserves

COCOS Palms will be gradually removed from selected streets, parks and reserves in coming months, as part of a long-term council program to protect native wildlife and ecosystems. Classified as an environmental weed, Cocos Palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) are known to negatively impact flying-foxes – a species that plays a critical role in pollinating and dispersing […]

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AS we move closer to retirement and beyond, we enter a new chapter – one that brings reflection, responsibility, and planning for the future. It’s also the ideal time to ensure your affairs are in order through a well-considered estate plan. Estate planning isn’t just about having a will. It’s about protecting your family, your […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Ageing Well Expo returns in expanded format

Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. News Of The Area’s Chan Ansell and Michelle Freeman from Simplicity Funerals at the Expo. WHAT started as a simple conversation about end-of-life planning has grown into something much bigger – the Ageing Well Expo in Laurieton. This free community event […]

Local News

Have your say on the future of Laurieton town centre

THE third rendition of the Draft Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan has officially gone on public exhibition. Residents are now being encouraged to carefully review the document and make formal submissions as debate around the town’s future intensifies. The latest draft became publicly available on Monday, 20 April and will remain on exhibition until Friday, […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Payday super is changing – Why it matters for your retirement

FROM 1 July 2026, superannuation will be paid differently. Instead of contributions going in quarterly, they will be paid at the same time as wages – a change known as “Payday Super.” “While this is aimed at employers, the real impact is on you – particularly if you are approaching or easing into retirement,” said […]

Local News

Laurieton play space on track for July opening

THE new Laurieton play space is set to open by July, with construction commencing last week. The play space project, located at Bruce Porter Reserve in Short Street, Laurieton, is funded by a $302,250 grant from the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation Program with additional funding from Port Macquarie Hastings Council. The project aims […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 01 MAY 2026

Sport

Camden Haven’s Isabella Fede dominates discus and sets new Australian record

Bella in her competitive element. Photo: supplied. Proud athlete Bella Fede. Photo: supplied. A RISING young athlete from the Camden Haven is making her mark on the national stage. Fourteen-year-old Isabella Fede is breaking records in para athletics. Isabella, who competes in the F21 classification in the under 15 women’s division, first discovered her talent […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Message for parents of teenagers on electric bikes

DEAR News Of The Area, HIGH-POWERED electric bikes (“fat bikes”) ridden by teenagers have become a major safety issue around Coffs. I have frequently seen teenagers engaging in risky riding, including: riding on the wrong side of the road, riding without a helmet, doing wheelies, riding while standing or kneeling on the bike seat, looking […]

Police

Eight charged in Port Macquarie drug crackdown

EIGHT people have been charged with alleged drug offences following a police operation in Port Macquarie last week. On Friday 24 April 2026 and Saturday 25 April 2026, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District – assisted by the Dog Unit – conducted Operation Safeguard across licensed premises in the Port Macquarie and Hastings […]