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 […]
Be alert to online shopping scams. Photo: Pexels, Nataliya Vaitkevich.
SHOPPERS gearing up for a major Black Friday deal are being urged to stay alert to scams. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), estimates that $259 million has been lost to scams in 2025. Authorities expect this figure to rise as online spending increases in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Consumers spent more […]
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 […]
