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Mid North Coast students and experts discuss AI and the future of the workforce

AROUND 150 business leaders, industry representatives and technology practitioners from across the Mid North Coast attended a “Future of Business – Technology Summit” in Port Macquarie on Tuesday, 17 March. Hosted by Business NSW at Panthers Port Macquarie, the summit’s primary focus was how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are reshaping education, healthcare and […]

Local News

Farmers share insights on mental health realities in the bush

RURAL Aid has released the third annual Pulse of the Paddock farmer survey report, offering a candid snapshot of how Australian farmers are navigating mental health, uncertainty and the realities of life on the land. Based on the experiences of nearly 1,400 farmers surveyed during October and November 2025, Rural Aid says the report shows […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Why fear campaigns work

DEAR News Of The Area, I FIND it hard to find sensible discussion about migration coming from the opposition. Instead they seek to politicise the issue and turn it into a fear campaign. Fear campaigns work because they do not require facts, merely a grievance, and appeal to our natural desire for simple solutions to […]

School

151 years of Kindergarten beginnings at Coopernook

THERE were big smiles and plenty of excitement earlier this term as the newest Kindergarten students walked through the gates at Coopernook Public School to begin their education journey. This year’s class holds a special place in the school’s history, becoming the 151st Kindergarten cohort to commence their education at the small Mid North Coast […]

Printed Edition

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Regional

Two in three victim-survivors left without case worker

REPORTS of domestic and family violence are soaring yet support services are grossly underfunded and struggle to meet demand. New data from Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW) shows that two out of three victim-survivors cannot be assigned a case worker, leaving them vulnerable to escalating danger. Commissioned through Equity Economics the “Unmet Demand” report shows the […]

Property

1547 Ocean Drive, Lake Cathie is on the market with Beachscape Property

1547 Ocean Drive, Lake Cathie6 bed, 2 bath, 608m2 blockAuction: on site 28 March 2026 at 1:30pm OPPORTUNITY knocks in the heart of Lake Cathie. Set in a prime, walk-to-everything location, this property offers a four-bedroom main residence plus an approved two-bedroom granny flat – a dual-income or extended family configuration with serious upside. “Yes, […]

Regional

Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

RATIONING fuel in Australia’s major cities to supply the regions would cause unnecessary economic and social issues, a peak motoring body says. Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil corridors, after the country was attacked by US and Israeli forces. The conflict in the Middle East has spiked […]

Regional

MP Robert Dwyer backs new e-bike identification proposal aims to improve safety across NSW

THE NSW Liberals and Nationals have revealed a plan to introduce a licence plate scheme for e-bike riders. Announced on Friday 13 March in Port Macquarie, the proposal aims to improve safety across the state, targeting young riders and commercial operators. The initiative responds to growing concerns about unsafe e-bike use in busy public areas […]

Local News

Essential workers back union campaign for pay rise and extra leave

RETAIL, fast-food and warehouse workers from across the Mid North Coast gathered in Port Macquarie on Thursday 5 March, to join the bid for improved pay and work-life balance. Delegates from the Union for Workers in Retail, Fast Food, Warehousing (SDA) NSW, met at the Mercure Centro to officially kick off the statewide “Better Wages […]