MARY is interested in purchasing a unit in a local housing development. The unit is yet to be constructed, so she proposes to purchase the unit “off the plan”. Mary negotiates a price with the real estate agent and a draft contract is soon sent to her conveyancer of choice. The contract states that Mary […]
THE state government launched the $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program on Monday, aiming to strengthen and expand the seafood industry’s economic contribution to NSW. The program is designed to boost productivity and increase sustainability across farming operations for oysters, mussels, kelp, and algae, plus freshwater and marine fish hatcheries and bioproducts. “By investing in […]
MAL McKinlay is the Mid North Coast’s highly regarded gardening guru who enjoys nothing more than sharing his knowledge and love of all things horticultural. 2025 marks 40 years of his continuous employment in the field, and his devotion to providing his skills to numerous local community groups and organisations. Garden Clubs of Australia (GCA) […]
Staffan Andler, LUSC General Manager Matthew Haack, Dean Noble, Theo Hazelgrove and Chan Ansell.
CAMDEN Haven Community at 3 Inc has announced the appointment of Kew Country Club Manager Dean Noble as a patron of the organisation. Mr Noble joins the group’s existing patrons, Staffan Andler, Dr Sam Nelapati and Chan Ansell, strengthening a team of respected local supporters who play a vital role in guiding and championing the […]
1 Coast Way, Lake Cathie THIS is your chance to secure a quality built, move-in ready, carefree, two-storey stand-alone home, just minutes from beautiful Rainbow beach. Light-filled and airy this home delights the eyes and senses. Oozing with good vibes, luxury finishes throughout and surrounded by manicured low-maintenance gardens. Located in a quiet street off […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I, like many others, am concerned for the future of our country, and for the upcoming generations. I have children, grand and great grandchildren who will inherit the country I will leave for them. We seem to live in a period of time where our financial future is becoming more […]
Volunteers from Nurtured Village Hampers at the packing day in Port Macquarie’s PCYC.
THE Nurtured Village Hampers charitable organisation was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing back the concept of a supporting village. Their mission statement is, “forging connectedness in early parenthood to create nationwide change for maternal mental health.” The local chapter covers Port Macquarie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Laurieton, Dunbogan and Wauchope. In the […]
THE spirit of generosity is shining in the Camden Haven, with the annual Giving Tree now in place at the Kew Corner Store to support Camden Haven Community at 3 Inc. Each year, Community at 3 works to ensure local families doing it tough can still experience the warmth of Christmas. Chairperson of Community at […]
I SPENT last weekend camping at Hat Head with friends. The kids had a blast catching mud crabs in the creek, while the dads headed offshore and were rewarded with some great yellowfin tuna action. I must admit I was a little jealous, but someone had to look after the baby. Fishing in the Camden […]
It’s easy to see why Colour Fun Day is a highlight of the Laurieton Public School calendar. Photos: supplied, LPS.
It’s easy to see why Colour Fun Day is a highlight of the Laurieton Public School calendar. Photos: supplied, LPS. It’s easy to see why Colour Fun Day is a highlight of the Laurieton Public School calendar. Photos: supplied, LPS. It’s easy to see why Colour Fun Day is a highlight of the Laurieton Public […]
