THERE was clearly something in the water supply around March and April of last year, based on the “rare” start to 2025 for Port Macquarie Base Hospital’s Special Care Unit. Between 12 January and 2 February, the unit was home to five sets of twins. Advertise with News of The Area today.

THE Camden Haven Garden Club’s anthophiles are embarking on a mission to discover the area’s most attractive gardens. Last year the club decided to re-launch their “Street Appeal” initiative. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email

THIS year marks 25 years of distance education (DE) at Camden Haven High School. Distance education was transferred to the newly built Camden Haven High in September 2000, as a merger of Port Macquarie and Kendall Central DE units. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

IT has been a busy week of campaigning for Lyne’s Federal election hopefuls. Nationals leader David Littleproud joined Lyne candidate Alison Penfold for the opening of her Taree campaign office on Tuesday. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

THE tragic loss of their baby daughter showed Teeghan Annear and Drew Midson the importance of taking time to say goodbye. Poppy died at Nepean Hospital last June, at just 20-weeks old. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981

“A BIT of a shindig” is how the Bonny Hills Progress Association (BHPA) described the official opening of the new Ocean Drive pathway and viewing platform last Friday. President Paul Poleweski was among the stakeholders who gathered on “the classy bit of infrastructure” overlooking the Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club. Advertise