175 Ivers Road, Kew is on the market with One Agency
175 Ivers Road, Kew3 bed, 2 bath, 8 car Price guide: contact sales agent SPANNING an extraordinary 118 acres, 175 Ivers Road is a property that marries rural serenity with modern living, set against some of the region’s most striking natural landscapes. Nestled at the base of North Brother Mountain, the estate enjoys sweeping vistas […]
Camden Haven club celebrates women in surf life saving
The women’s surf boat crew took bronze at the state championships. Photo: CHSLSC. The ladies of the women’s surf boat crew. Photo: CHSLSC. The women’s surf boat crew took on challenging surf conditions in Lake Macquarie. Photo: CHSLSC. Club members wore pink to celebrate the contribution of women to surf life saving. Photo: CHSLSC. Club […]
The property as it stood before demolition crews moved in. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
Bonny Hills building demolition the ‘end of an era’
The home that has long stood at the corner of Ocean Drive and Beach Street has been knocked down. Photo: Bonny Hills Progress Association. The property as it stood before demolition crews moved in. Photo: Sue Stephenson. Concept drawings of the property from its approved development application. Concept drawings of the property from its approved […]
Letter to the Editor: They are our children and deserve our care
DEAR News Of The Area, WHAT is the value of Australian citizenship? After the disgraceful performance of Labor, the COALition and One Notion this week I am seriously starting to wonder. There are 34 Australian citizens stuck in a squalid refugee camp in Syria made up of 11 women and 23 of their children. Their […]
Port Macquarie ranks in solar installations. Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels
Port Macquarie ranks among NSW’s top regional electorates for rooftop solar uptake
PORT Macquarie ranks as the ninth highest electorate in NSW for solar uptake, as regional communities continue to drive the state’s renewable energy transition. The latest data, released by the NSW Government, shows households and businesses in regional NSW account for nine of the top ten electorates for rooftop solar installations. The Oxley electorate – […]
Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer on the Oxley Highway near Wrights Road. Photo: supplied.
MP calls for community to leave feedback on Wrights Road
ONLY 60 people have officially complained about the lack of progress on the Oxley Highway bottleneck in Port Macquarie. That’s according to MP Robert Dwyer, who is reminding residents to leave feedback via the Transport for NSW “Have Your Say” portal. “As always, it’s the squeaky wheel that drives much needed change,” he said in […]
Archie needed 14 teeth removed and lip surgery and is now happy and healthy. Photo: Sis Higgins.
National Pet Adoption Month encourages adoptions
MARCH is National Pet Adoption Month, with animal lovers encouraged to consider welcoming a cat or dog into their home while supporting animal welfare efforts across the country. RSPCA Australia CEO Richard Mussell said hundreds of cats and dogs are currently available for adoption. “March is looking like a wonderful time to make a new […]
Mayor Adam Roberts, NSWTF General Manager Dean Russell and Port Macquarie Makos representatives launch the 2025 State Cup in December. Photo: @pmhcouncil.
Senior State Cup confirmed for Port Macquarie following competitive tender
NSW TOUCH Football (NSWTF) has confirmed the Senior State Cup will remain in Port Macquarie for the next two years, following a competitive tender process. The tender involved Port Macquarie-Hastings Council submitting a “comprehensive and strategically focused” bid that highlighted the region’s proven ability to deliver major sporting events. Council’s submission also outlined recently completed […]
Legal Hypothetical: Court considers quirky conditions
TERRY makes a will, leaving his large estate to his six children subject to some very unusual conditions. His first child only receives his inheritance if she is baptised. His second child only receives her inheritance if she abstains from alcohol consumption for twelve months. His third child only receives his inheritance if he obtains […]
