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Patrols and Nippers return to Camden Haven beaches

Members of Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club raised the flags on Grants Beach on 27 September. Photo: CHSLSC. The Camden Haven and Wauchope Bonny-Hills clubs were represented at the Mid North Coast Branch’s official launch at Macksville-Scotts Head. Photo: CHSLSC. THE iconic red and yellow flags are up at Lake Cathie Beach, Rainbow Beach […]

Sport

Kendall Blues win third consecutive Hastings District Rugby League grand final

The Kendall Blues celebrate their third Hastings District Rugby League grand final victory in a row. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Blues celebrate a try. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Blues celebrate a try. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Another try for the Kendall Blues. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Big hits came thick and fast. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Blues […]

Funding windfall for community organisations in Wauchope and Laurieton

REGIONAL Australia Bank has returned more than $98,000 to local organisations across Wauchope and Laurieton through its Community Partnership Program (CPP), celebrated at an event at Wauchope Country Club earlier this month. The CPP encourages bank members to nominate a local organisation they care about, and each year the bank donates a share of its […]

Local News

Children suffer as hidden victims of coercive control

BARNARDOS Australia warns that children in regional NSW are bearing the brunt of coercive control, as new crime statistics reveal rural communities are experiencing dramatically higher rates than other areas. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research quarterly report shows regional NSW recorded 170 coercive control incidents from July 2024 to June 2025 compared […]

Regional

Mid North Coast flood recovery continues four months later

FOUR months after the devastating May floods on the Mid North Coast there is still a lot of work to do. Susie George, Executive Director Regional Delivery with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, has been on the ground in Nambucca Heads, Kempsey and Taree this week. ”The focus now is on getting out to people through […]

Sport

Chris Piper named Head Coach of Laurieton Stingrays

CHRIS Piper has been named Head Coach of the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays for 2026. Announcing his appointment, the Rays said they know he will play an integral role in their future success. “We know Chris is exactly what the club needs,” President Jarryd “Kiwi” Gaskin said. “Not only does he bring with him extensive knowledge […]

Community, Police

Wauchope residents call for action on youth crime

WAUCHOPE residents are urging police to respond to ongoing youth crime in the area following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) allegedly falling on deaf ears. “Crime is being ignored in Wauchope, and residents are tired,” Wauchope local Amy Murphy told News Of The Area. “Residents in Bain Street, Walters Street, Waugh Street, and James […]

Property

13 Boronia Crescent, North Haven is on the market with Professionals Laurieton

13 Boronia Crescent, North HavenPrice: $690,000 BUILT in the 1950s, one family has owned this property since 1969. The property is very original, with plenty of fibro and a lot of work needed, but offers an unrepeatable opportunity in an unsurpassed North Haven location. The 538 m2 level corner block is completely out of flood […]

Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, On my rostered day off last week I went for a day trip to the beach. After getting a bit too much sun, I rolled over and noticed Amy, who is a junior work colleague, swimming in the ocean with her kids. She was on a work from home day (approved by me). […]

Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: The last note

MATTHEW is married and runs his own business. He obtains income protection insurance. Unfortunately, Matthew’s marriage breaks down. A few years later he is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Matthew finds it difficult to work consistently and claims income protection payments on his policy. When his mother passes away, after developing dementia, Matthew’s mental state suffers a […]