Christmas hampers prepared by volunteers.
MANY community groups are finding an increased demand for their services as the festive season approaches, in particular from people experiencing domestic violence or homelessness. One such organisation is Aussie Battlers, who have been providing assistance to residents of the Camden Haven area for the past 13 years. They currently have more than 200 clients […]
Pearl Bay Framing & Trophies offers a complete range of framing, engraving and trophy services.
Pearl Bay Framing & Trophies offers a complete range of framing, engraving and trophy services. Liv By The Sea products are available in store. The Propagation Station products are now on offer in Laurieton too. A CREATIVE and retail hub is going from strength to strength in the heart of Laurieton. Located at Shop 1/64 […]
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) will soon undertake beach nourishment works at Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve to “improve foreshore stability and provide enhanced sandy areas for families and visitors”. Earlier this year, rock bags were installed in the reserve to address ongoing erosion. In early December, the area will be backfilled with marine sands sourced […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I WISH to comment on two items in your 21 November issue about net zero emissions for Cowper. The feature article by Andrew Vivian gave a comprehensive and balanced summary of the issues surrounding any policy towards net zero emissions by 2050. The article rightly refuted the Federal Coalition’s claim […]
An estimated 10 million native animals are killed on Australian roads every year. Photo: Leanda Connor.
KOALA Azaliah and her joey Zali were hit by a car not long after 40 eucalyptus trees in their home were destroyed. Mother and baby recovered after intensive care at Northern Rivers Koala Hospital in Lismore, NSW, and were released back into the wild in October. But another joey, Guinevere, was not so fortunate, dying […]
Stand together against domestic and family violence this Sunday. Photograph: Liberty Services.
COMMUNITY members in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region are invited to wear white and join the Liberty Coastal Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence on Sunday 30 November. The walk is in support of safer futures for women and children. Hosted by Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services, this annual event begins at 8am in […]
Coastal lands. Photo: nsw.gov.au.
LAND values across coastal NSW have climbed two percent to a record $582 billion. The latest figures come from the NSW Valuer General following an analysis of almost 23,000 property sales. Valuer General Sally Dale said, “The coastal market has shown a slight overall increase over the last year across the residential, commercial and industrial […]
Koala hotspot signage on Pacific Drive reminds drivers to slow down in known risk areas. Photo: Matt Taylor.
A COMPREHENSIVE update of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Koala Action Plan has detailed major progress on habitat mapping, road-strike mitigation and the monitoring of local koala populations. The report covers the first full year of implementation since Council adopted the plan in February 2024, following years of legislative changes, fire-related habitat loss and the species’ statewide […]
Since opening, the program has welcomed 23 founder koalas – 11 males and 12 females. Since opening, the program has welcomed 23 founder koalas – 11 males and 12 females. KOALA Conservation Australia (KCA) is celebrating the first anniversary of its world first Wild Koala Breeding Program at Guulabaa – Place of Koala, with remarkable […]
Sporting groups have dodged a fee for use of local fields after Council rejected the move in a 5-4 vote at last week’s meeting. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council has rejected moves to introduce a user-pay system for sporting fields following a spirited debate among councillors that highlighted the financial pressures facing local families, struggling clubs, and Council’s own increasing maintenance costs. Cr Nik Lipovac put forward the successful motion at last week’s meeting, citing strong opposition from the community […]
