THE Men’s Health Education Rural Health Van (MHERV) will visit Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) next week. An initiative of Rotary, MHERV is a mobile home-style vehicle which travels throughout rural and regional NSW, providing free health checks for men for issues that are often ignored or overlooked, like high blood pressure, high blood sugar […]
Letter to the Editor: Pilot Beach car park deteriorating rapidly
DEAR News Of The Area, MOST local residents would be aware that the scenic beauty of the Pilot Beach car park is deteriorating rapidly. The horsetail casuarinas that have long provided shade for picnickers and habitat for an abundance of bird life are either dead or dying. The history of these beautiful trees is a […]
FEATURE: A commitment to community at Maher Legal
Natalie and Tony lead the team at Maher Legal. Natalie and Tony lead the team at Maher Legal. NATALIE and Tony Maher and the staff at Maher Legal have long been an integral part of the Camden Haven region. For many years, they have called this community home, forging deep connections and a genuine understanding […]
Feedback sought on body-worn camera trial at Port Macquarie hospital
A CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY (CSU) research team is inviting feedback from visitors and patients on their perceptions of body-worn cameras (BWC) worn by security staff at Port Macquarie hospital. Chief Investigator for the independent evaluation project, Dr Amanda Davies from the Charles Sturt School of Policing Studies, leads the team of researchers. Dr Davies has […]
Kemp and Minns clash over bail laws
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp and Premier Chris Minns butted heads in NSW Parliament last week over youth crime and bail laws. During Question Time on Tuesday, 21 October, Mr Kemp asked whether it would take a death from crime before the Government acted to tighten youth bail laws. The Oxley MP’s question came days […]
Sudden stratospheric warming causes weather chaos
RISING temperatures over Antarctica have been a major contributing factor to recent volatile weather along the East Coast, according to new information from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). A “sudden stratospheric warming” (SSW) is to blame. This is a documented weather scenario in which air temperatures high above the South Pole rise by 30 degrees […]
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Plan with confidence with Morris Succession Lawyers
AS we move closer to retirement and beyond, we enter a new chapter – one that brings reflection, responsibility, and planning for the future. It’s also the ideal time to ensure your affairs are in order through a well-considered estate plan. Estate planning isn’t just about having a will. It’s about protecting your family, your […]
Fundraiser to support Cooper Barnes’ Supercar dream
Cooper Barnes will be aiming for a top three finish in New Zealand. Photo: supplied. Cooper leading the pack in car #186. Photo: supplied. COOPER Barnes is in New Zealand this week for the international round of the Bridgestone GA200 Racing 86 Championship (GR Cup). The first round starts Friday, 31 October. There are six […]
World Cup winner Luke Meier-Smith back home in Comboyne after ‘career best season’
Meier-Smith in action in Lake Placid. Photo: courtesy @svenmartinphoto. It was an emotional World Cup win for both Luke Meier-Smith and his brother and fellow rider, Remy. Photo: courtesy @svenmartinphoto. WORLD Cup winning mountain biker Luke Meier-Smith is back home in Comboyne after his “career best season to date”. Luke achieved his maiden victory in […]
The team at Maven Advisors says the message is clear: now is the time to review your super position.
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Super after 50 – Time to future-proof your retirement
FOR Australians in their 50s and beyond, superannuation often moves from the growth phase to one of preservation and careful planning. “It’s the stage where every decision matters – whether it’s maximising contributions, reviewing your investment mix, or mapping out the timing of your transition-to-retirement pension and eventual retirement income streams,” said the team at […]
