The crime scene in Gore Street, Port Macquarie. Photo: Port Macquarie On Scene/FB. Megan Tangye’s family has released this photo of the 31-year-old. Photo: NSW Police. DETECTIVES are appealing to the public to help them piece together what happened to 31-year-old Megan Tangye. Megan died from multiple injuries after being found in a Port Macquarie […]
The report identifies near-term priority emissions abatement measures for industry subsectors. Photo: Leanda Connor.
NSW Government releases report to guide primary industries to lower emissions
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has released a report to help farmers and primary industries reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining or enhancing productivity and sustainability. The NSW Land and Primary Industries Low Emissions Options Report identifies near-term priority emissions abatement measures for industry subsectors including livestock production, […]
NSW gun law reforms tighten controls while allowing exemptions for primary producers
PRIMARY producers across NSW will operate under tighter firearm regulations following new legislation. The State Government emphasises that the reforms recognise the legitimate needs of farmers while strengthening community safety. The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 passed the NSW Parliament on Wednesday 24 December in response to the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi […]
Laurieton’s Dave Castleton sails in the 2025 Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race
The Inner Circle Crew in Hobart. The Inner Circle on the way to Hobart. LAURIETON sailor Dave Castleton competed in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, turning a yacht racers dream into reality. Proudly representing Queens Lake Sailing Club Dave was the navigator, part of a crew of nine on the […]
Mick Lee (right) celebrates his first striped marlin, landed off Plomer on live bait. He’s pictured with crew member Will Campagnolo.
Golden Lures and coastal catches: celebrating 42 years of tournament fishing
CELEBRATING its 42nd year, the Garmin Golden Lure Tournament is back with an exciting line-up for competing anglers. Weather permitting, it promises to be a fantastic event for everyone involved. Spectators are encouraged to head down to the Hastings River waterfront this Saturday morning at 7:45am to witness the traditional sail-past as the fleet heads […]
Sydney Swans Academy members meet Sydney Swans players and coaches at the captain’s training run before last month’s AFLW game in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Sydney Swans.
AFL North Coast juniors selected to Sydney Swans Academy
AFL North Coast’s top junior players have been selected into Sydney Swans Academy squads for 2026. A record number of 52 players from the region were selected to the squads, bettering the 45 players chosen in 2024. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy exists to increase the number of players in NSW who have expert AFL […]
Letter to the Editor: Dangerous ideas on climate change
DEAR News Of The Area, ONCE again David Lawrence from Dunbogan is making erroneous claims that climate change is a conspiracy promulgated by the United Nations and that the Covid vaccine was ineffective and unsafe. This disinformation is dangerous and completely unhelpful as we face the dire threats from the increase in CO2 in our […]
Letter to the Editor: No horses left in the stable
DEAR News Of The Area, IT has been a failure of government through its complacency in allowing evil to insidiously evolve within our communities that has now put our way of life persistently under threat from deranged ideologies and malicious activists that have proliferated in the absence of strong and rational decision making. This current […]
Writers for Writers weekend planned for Port Macquarie in March
Port Writers’ members at lunch. Photos: supplied. Port Writers regular Susan Ash is looking forward to W4W WRITERS for Writers 2026 (W4W) will be held on 6-8 March 2026 at Port Panthers. It will include a mix of workshops and panels, with something for every writer at any stage of their writing journey. “W4W 2026 […]
Doctors recognised with Rural Medical Service Awards for 35 years serving Port Macquarie and Wauchope
Dr Nandini Subbiah with Dr John Kramer. Photo: supplied. 2025 Rural Medical Service Award recipients with Drs Schuetz and Kramer. Photo: supplied. HUSBAND and wife team Dr Brenton Schuetz and Dr Nandini Subbiah have received NSW Rural Medical Service Awards for more than 35 years of work in rural communities. They were among seven General […]
