IT HAS been a challenging start to the year for local State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers, responding to a range of unique and challenging incidents across the Port Macquarie/Hastings region. At around 8.00pm last Wednesday evening, Camden Haven SES unit commander Darren Mearrick and a group of volunteers heard sirens

READY to greet visitors as they entered the Laurieton Scout Hall for the Rotary Book Sale on Friday, 17 January were dedicated volunteers Flo Williams, Denise McCosker, Jenny Peters and John Saunders. The annual event, which first began in Laurieton over 20 years ago, welcomed more than 2000 visitors who

IF you’re looking for somewhere to spend this Australia Day weekend, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) recommends searching the “Events Calendar” on its website. According to Mayor Adam Roberts, there are a “host of events and functions planned for both Saturday and Sunday”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

JUST five days before fire destroyed Laurieton Seafoods and Fisherman’s Co-op, the crew at Laurieton Fire and Rescue Station 358 asked the community to help them maintain access to the area’s water hydrants. “These are a vital resource for our response to incidents,” the unit posted to social media. Advertise with

A BY-ELECTION will be held in the seat of Port Macquarie following the mid-term retirement of the electorate’s longest-serving MP, Leslie Williams. After almost fourteen years, Mrs Williams is expected to step down in a matter of weeks. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

BOATERS across the Camden Haven continue to heed the advice of marine rescuers, despite figures showing 2024 was another “demanding year” for coastal areas - including Port Macquarie and Forster-Tuncurry. Across NSW, a total of 10,539 people were safely returned to shore after 4735 search and rescue missions and 1364 emergency