LESS-THAN-IDEAL weather conditions did not dampen spirits as the Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) held a special ceremony to mark the commencement of the 2024/25 season. Tony Worton, Club Captain of Camden Haven SLSC, led a group of volunteer lifesavers in a symbolic walk down to the

AS holidaymakers seek to embrace some spring warmth across the state, motorists heading north for the Labour Day long weekend are reminded to keep their cool behind the wheel. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Executive Director Operations Management Craig Moran said routes to family holiday hotspots will be busy, and the simplest

THE Rotary Club of Laurieton recently sent a group of dedicated Rotarians to Fiji, continuing its longstanding tradition of charitable work. The members included Ian and Barbara Jackson, Penny Peake and Marlene Brown. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)

AFTER market research and analysis of the growing Kew and Kendall communities, the Kew Country Club has diversified its offerings with an 18-hole mini golf precinct, which will welcome families during school holidays. The precinct features a 130m² children’s play area, and an outdoor seating area for parents, with a

A HUGE success on multiple fronts is how organisers are describing the Beach to Brother Trail Running Festival. The records may not have fallen last Sunday, but according to Event Director Mike Maher, the top three races were closely contested and there were “tremendous finisher results”. Advertise with News of The Area

STORMS and heavy seas have dislodged the coir logs stabilising the embankment along Illaroo Road at Lake Cathie, contributing to further erosion. President of Revive Lake Cathie Kate Aston said around 20 logs were washed away during last Wednesday’s storm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

KENDALL’S Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) NSW has been named the latest recipient of the Greater Mid North Coast Community Funding Program, providing a much-needed financial boost to the local not-for-profit organisation. Founded in 1994, RDA Kendall is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through the power

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has received the State Government’s Employment Diversity Award for Regional and Rural Councils, for increasing the number of women in senior leadership roles. Group Manager for People, Safety and Performance Louise Perry, accepted the honour on behalf of council staff during the recent Women in Local Government Awards

THE September school holidays are just over a week away and Marine Rescue Camden Haven is ready for the inevitable influx of holidaymakers. From that point until next Easter, its volunteers and vessels will be kept busy responding to call-outs on the region’s waterways. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's