“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

IS IT time for Laurie Street to be declared a heritage precinct? The question is again being asked following a proposal for a new regional play space on the street, with some arguing the area holds significant historical and cultural value at risk of being lost. Advertise with News of The Area

STARTING school can be a daunting experience for any student, regardless of their age or circumstances. However, for the seven students starting Kindergarten at Hannam Vale Public School (HVPS) in 2025, the transition has been made a little easier due to a very unique connection. Advertise with News of The Area today.

THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of local business owner David Shorter as the new coordinator of the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets. The transition comes as outgoing coordinators Terence Mulligan and Olwen Williams step away from the role to continue their work with other projects in the

IN the Hastings this week, for those preferring the calmer waters, the local board walk, and river mouths are popular for luderick anglers this week. Bream fishing continues to be productive, with some particularly impressive specimens being caught, especially by those venturing out to fish at night. Advertise with News

LAKEWOOD’S Boomerang Garden has been named the National Best Community Garden in the Hometown Australia Communities Spring Gardening Competition 2024. The garden, located within the Laurieton Over 55s Community retirement village, beat out 56 other entrants to take the title. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

FIVE years ago a decision was made to introduce Food Connect to Laurieton, after it became evident there were people in the local community who would greatly benefit from a program of this kind. Food Connect offers free rescued food to those experiencing hardship or disadvantage to ensure no-one goes

THE National Party and the NSW Greens have locked in their candidates for the Port Macquarie by-election. Hannam Vale’s Sean Gleeson has been endorsed by the Nationals while Port Macquarie’s Stuart Watson will represent the Greens at the state government poll on 15 March. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

THE 2025 Kindergarten cohort has arrived at North Haven Public School (NHPS), bringing lots of enthusiasm, smiles and big plans for their first year of learning. Among the 28 students eager to make their mark in the world is Sonny. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

EIGHT North Haven Boardriders members are making an impact in the lives of those affected by cancer, hitting the water every day this month in a surf-themed fundraiser. Called SurFebruary, the aquatic fundraiser involves surfing or swimming every day during the month of February to raise funds for Chris O'Brien