WOMEN and children in the Camden Haven will soon have a new place in which to seek shelter from domestic and family violence. The Core and Cluster refuge is based in Port Macquarie and is named Djiyaganbaa, which means Sister Place in local Gathang language. Advertise with News of The Area today.

THE Camden Haven’s premier event, Slice of Haven, will be back on 25 May 2025. This year the food, wine, beer and music event took a break to refocus, rebuild, refresh, and seek new funding support. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

THE worst of the winding road between Kendall and Comboyne is now being eliminated as part of the $10m Lorne Road upgrade. Federal Member for Lyne David Gillespie has inspected progress on the site, which is a joint federal and local government initiative. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

MAYORAL candidate Nik Lipovac has reaffirmed his support for converting the decommissioned Country Pines Motel site at Kew into transitional accommodation for individuals facing sudden homelessness. The proposed project, if successful, would provide temporary housing for up to 100 people, including victims of domestic violence and others in urgent need

THE recent Father's Day weekend provided a perfect opportunity for anglers to take advantage of the warmer weather and enjoy a day out on the water. Fishing enthusiasts across the region reported excellent catches of various species, both freshwater and saltwater. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

THE deliberate destruction of the interim safety fencing along North Haven Breakwall has worsened. News Of The Area highlighted the vandalism six weeks ago but instead of being replaced or repaired, more panels and gates have been destroyed or stolen. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) has opened its Community Grants program for local not-for-profit activities and events. A combined $200,000 is available to boost projects and organisations that support and showcase a vibrant, connected, inclusive and engaged region. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

LAURIETON’S Claire and Fred Hall celebrated 70 years of marriage on Thursday, 4 September. The love story began when the pair met in the close-knit community of Quirindi in the North West Slopes of New South Wales. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

PARAMEDICS from across the Mid North Coast, including from Lake Cathie, have been put through their paces ahead of taking the wheel of new off-road vehicles. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au The