Oxley MP Michael Kemp will run again in 2027. Photo: Michael Kemp MP FB.
MICHAEL Kemp has been unanimously re-endorsed as the National Party’s candidate for the Oxley electorate in the 2027 state election. The incumbent MP again received the support of his party at the Nationals’ Oxley division State Electorate Council meeting on Saturday, 6 December. Mr Kemp said he was humbled by the confidence placed in him […]
The FCNSW report says the hardwood division lost $32 million. Photo: Mark Graham.
GREENS MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson says that Forestry Corporation NSW’s (FCNSW) 2024-25 Annual Report, recently tabled in the NSW Parliament, reveals that the state has spent $76 million over the last three years to keep the native forest logging division in business. Ms Higginson said that having to pay to destroy […]
A PORT Macquarie resident made a very precious discovery last month, rescuing a young, endangered Powerful Owl in the Transit Hill area. The exquisite bird was found on 30 November following a crow attack, with the resident calling FAWNA’s rescue hotline for advice and delivering the owl to a local FAWNA coordinator. In NSW, the […]
Try time for Makos Club President Wayne Gleeson. Photo: Jenna Bryan.
Try time for Makos Club President Wayne Gleeson. Photo: Jenna Bryan. Steve Roberts crossing the line. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Darcie Gleeson, co-captain of the W20s, stopping the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Milla Swain adding to her team’s tally. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Matt Bale finding the line. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Glen Kightley in action. Photo: Kim […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE timber industry has been a major part of the mid-north coast’s history and economy for the last 170 years. Todd Lynch, along with many of us, is extremely concerned for the future of the industry and its participants. He believes that urgent government action should be taken to reverse […]
Scarlet Monk with her haul of medals from the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Scarlet Monk with her haul of medals from the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Scarlet Monk with her haul of medals from the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Scarlet Monk with Laurieton Public School Principal Mr Grant Timmins. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. LAURIETON sprinter […]
The UHA Camden Haven plays a crucial role in supporting hospitals in the area. THE United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) has long been a quiet but vital part of our community, supporting local hospitals through fundraising, handmade gifts, and practical assistance that makes a real difference to patients and their families. Here in Camden Haven, the […]
Zeke Woollam in the 4th round. Photo: Andrew Shields Surfing Australia.
Zeke Woollam in the 4th round. Photo: Andrew Shields Surfing Australia. Harry Stephens in the final. Photo: Andrew Shields Surfing Australia. Joey Silk in the final. Photo: Andrew Shields Surfing Australia. THREE of the region’s best young surfers made their boardrider clubs proud, when they represented NSW in the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong. […]
Laurieton Swimming Club.
Laurieton Swimming Club. Laurieton Swimming Club. THE monthly score winners for the 4 weeks ending on 3/11/2025 were: Freestyle A Grade: Tayler Cass B Grade: Edie Burgess C Grade: Charlotte Wellings D Grade: Ellie Caruana, Julie Eccleston, Rose Garner Breaststroke A Grade: Michael Tinker B Grade: Talya Giuliani, Rail Pensini C Grade: Tayler Cass D […]
Kevin Carter, Shaz Salter and Mal Salter.
Jean White has joined the volunteer team at 2Way FM. Outgoing Secretary Ross Cutrupi, Treasurer Greg Hayward, Vice President Ken Lindsay and President Dennis Owen. Kevin Carter, Shaz Salter and Mal Salter. Liz Faassen was awarded life membership. HASTINGS Community Radio (2Way FM) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 25 November at the […]
