October 3, 2026
Rate rise puts pressure on Camden Haven households, housing and businesses Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock announces the decision to increase the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.6 per cent. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP Image.
Business, Community, Government, Local News, National

Rate rise puts pressure on Camden Haven households, housing and businesses

MORTGAGE holders, home buyers and businesses that rely on discretionary spending are among those expected to feel the effects of this week’s Reserve Bank decision. The RBA increased the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.6 per cent on Tuesday. While the decision was made for the national economy, its effects will be felt […]

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Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species Seven suspected cases of bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns, a common coastal species in Australia. Photo: AAP Image/Andrew Stafford.
Business, Community, Health, Local News, National, Regional

Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]

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New editor for News Of The Area newspaper group Eve with a few of her favourite things - eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham.
Business, Regional

New editor for News Of The Area newspaper group

Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckles, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. News Of The Area media group owner Michael Wright. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor […]

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Business Port Macquarie celebrates teamwork behind successful 2026 Coastline Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards Event-goers were entertained throughout the night by performers and musicians. Photo: Lucy Humphries.
Business, Regional

Business Port Macquarie celebrates teamwork behind successful 2026 Coastline Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards

Business Port Macquarie president Peter Jones addresses the room. Photo: Lucy Humphries. Event-goers were entertained throughout the night by performers and musicians. Photo: Lucy Humphries. THE success of the 2026 Coastline Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards was measured by more than trophies and accolades, according to Business Port Macquarie executive officer Kylie Morris. Following […]

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2026 business awards showcase the best of Greater Port Macquarie Billabong Zoo team members accept their award for Excellence in Medium Business, Tourism and Attractions, and Employer of Choice. Photo: Lucy Humphries.
Business

2026 business awards showcase the best of Greater Port Macquarie

Billabong Zoo team members accept their award for Excellence in Medium Business, Tourism and Attractions, and Employer of Choice. Photo: Lucy Humphries. Business Port Macquarie President Peter Jones thanks businesses in Port Macquarie and the team at Business Port Macquarie, CEO Kylie Morris and Emma Walker. Photo: Lucy Humphries. THE COASTLINE Bank Greater Port Macquarie […]

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Extension of AgSkilled program welcomed by farmers Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Photo: Tara Moriarty LMC FB.
Business

Extension of AgSkilled program welcomed by farmers

THE NSW Government has announced a $15 million investment to extend the AgSkilled program over the next three years. Announced at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the funding will support the continued delivery of practical, hands-on training across key agricultural sectors including livestock, horticulture, grains and fibre. The program is designed to give workers job-ready […]

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Mid North Coast students and experts discuss AI and the future of the workforce St Columba Anglican School students share perspectives to a full house at the Technology Summit. Photo: Sis Higgins.
Business

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 […]

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