THE Laurieton Hotel will be the scene of a high-stakes culinary showdown this Saturday, 21 December, as 16 locals take on the mighty 1kg Sausage Roll Challenge, courtesy of Taste Bakehouse Laurieton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)

ONE of the men at the centre of a dramatic police chase that left an officer injured, is also charged over thefts from properties in Camden Head. Around 4.10am on Tuesday, police attempted to stop a vehicle on North Street, Frederickton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

THE Mid North Coast has once again delivered a week of sensational fishing, with a diverse range of species keeping anglers entertained. Let's dive into the fishing hotspots and what's been biting. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)

THE $5 Coffee Charity Fund Inc will host a free BBQ lunch at the North Haven Community Hall on Christmas Day for those on their own or in need of support. The charity invites attendees to bring a chair and their community spirit for what promises to be a heart-warming

AFTER several tender submissions, the contract for the construction of section D5 of The Beach to Beach Shared Path was awarded to Frontier Assembly Pty Ltd. Frontier are currently completing the Tacking Point Lighthouse works for Port Macquarie-Hasting Council. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

THE sea fog that has been lingering over the Camden Haven for almost two weeks is indeed an anomaly, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The shroud has crept over beaches, headlands and even into towns, inspiring pictures that are both stunning and spooky. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

TROUBLED regional airline Rex has been accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the corporate regulator. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is taking the carrier to the NSW Supreme Court, after further alleging Rex contravened its continuous disclosure obligations. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

NEW mums and bubs at Port Macquarie Base Hospital will receive some extra special treats this season, thanks to the generosity of the Camden Haven’s Pam Cavey and the Rotary Club of Laurieton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

AN extraordinary grant from the Hastings Cancer Trust is set to transform the diagnosis of lung cancer in patients across the Camden Haven and Port Macquarie region. The funds have been used to purchase a $400,000 Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) system for Port Macquarie Base Hospital. Advertise with News of The Area today.

DAVID Shorter describes Camden Haven Creations as a “passion project”. The recently launched space for local “makers, artists and designers” in Bold Street is based on an idea his late partner Shaun had over a year ago. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.