DRONE pictures of the Pilot Station Lookout at Camden Head clearly show both the progress being made on tidying the site and further evidence of suspected tree vandalism. Drone photographer Matthew Doyle captured images of the site and the nearby…
RESIDENTS, conservation groups and marine scientists have called for a “pause” in sand mining operations at the Hy-tec quarry off Diamond Head Road. As previously reported by News Of The Area, parent company Adbri Concrete and Quarries Northern NSW has…
CELEBRATING five years of operation in 2025, North Haven Physie now proudly boasts more than 50 members. The family-oriented dance school, passionate about growing the Physical Culture movement in the Camden Haven region, was born after a chance meeting between…
FEWER boats heading out to sea in the wake of Cyclone Alfred has contributed to Marine Rescue NSW volunteers having their quietest March in three years. “Boaters heeded the warnings and did not put their lives or others at risk…
SCHOOL holiday anglers should prepare for potential wet weather in the coming weeks, but this weekend’s full moon promises excellent fishing. Sunday’s lunar influence will boost bites across all fishing styles, though expect larger easterly swells early next week, so…
MEMBER for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer says the promised safety upgrades for Houston Mitchell Drive will be on his agenda when Parliament sits in the first week of May. Mr Dwyer, who officially took office on 2 April, said he…
THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidates forum on Tuesday, 15 April at Club North Haven from 6-8pm. Doors open at 6:00pm, with formal proceedings to commence promptly at 6:30pm. Advertise with News of The…
THE Coopernook Public School (CPS) community came together for the ultimate “Girls’ Night In” on Tuesday, 1 April. More than just an evening of fun, the event was a celebration of connection, compassion, and courage, all in the name of…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is confident that forecast good weather and natural coastal processes will help Lake Cathie’s beach and lagoon recover from recent erosion. However, it is warning people to stay off the worst affected areas. Advertise with News of…
THE Australian flag flew at half-mast at the Laurieton Fire and Rescue Station on Monday, 31 March, as nearly 100 mourners gathered to pay their respects at a memorial service for retired firefighter Frits Jozef Slieker. Mr Slieker, a revered…