NURSING ranks across the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) have received a much-needed boost. Around 100 graduates have started working in public health facilities and hospitals between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

IT’S the end of an era at Laurieton United Services Club where staff have spent the past fortnight preparing to bid farewell to their long-time colleague and boss Rob Dwyer. The team is “proud” of Rob’s success in the Port Macquarie by-election but after more than 32 years at the club,

THOSE mobile phone holders strategically placed along the Camden Haven coast, could hold the key to beach recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Alfred and other heavy storms and high seas. They are part of the global citizen science photo project CoastSnap, which was founded by researchers at UNSW. Advertise with

THE COALITION has pledged to deliver $300,000 to establish a bike path linking Harrington to Crowdy Head if elected at the upcoming Federal election. Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold, said the community has “called for this infrastructure for decades”, citing safety concerns with existing cycling routes. Advertise with News of

MORE than 20 Laurieton Public School (LPS) students have stepped into leadership roles in 2025, including as School, Vice, Sporting and House captains. Nine students have joined the school’s Student Representative Council (SRC). Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

AROUND 500 koala food trees have been planted at Queens Lake Nature Reserve. The joint exercise on 23 February involved Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) staff, Hastings Landcare, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and members of the Camden Haven community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

“SHE Matters - Stop Killing Women” rallies were held across the country on Saturday, 15 March, with the Port Macquarie event attracting passionate support from across the region. Spearheaded by the Australian Femicide Watch and The Red Heart Campaign, rallies took place in more than 14 cities and towns nationwide.

THERE’S just over a month remaining in the boating season and marine rescuers are urging boaters not to become complacent. Despite repeated warnings, 67 percent of rescues across all commands in February were the result of engine, battery and fuel issues. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

BARGAIN hunters and de-clutterers across the Camden Haven are among the state’s best, according to the results of last November’s Garage Sale Trail. They show that the Port Macquarie-Hastings is leading the charge when it comes to a circular economy, with more than 22,700 items re-homed in the annual second-hand shopping

MORE than 100 local motorcycle enthusiasts registered for the annual Black Dog Ride on Sunday, 16 March. Each year on the third Sunday of March, the event unites motorcycle riders from across Australia under one goal - to reduce the stigma and silence surrounding mental health. Advertise with News of