BARBARA Hollebon is this week’s Heart of the Haven. Born in Mosman, Barbara grew up with her parents, Dorothy and Clifford, and younger brother Clayton. 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 As a

WILLIAM Tyrrell's former foster father has had a conviction tossed out after a judge ruled he didn't intend to cause fear of harm when he screamed in frustration at a child on the way to school. The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, successfully challenged his conviction for intimidation

THE Camden Haven State Emergency Service (SES) unit joined more than 800 emergency service personnel in Australia’s largest simultaneous boating exercise on Saturday, 8 February. Held on rivers and lakes statewide in 80 locations, the NSW SES-led “Who let the boats out” event helps strengthen vital skills for on-water flood

STAKEHOLDERS who have played pivotal roles in the development and success of Kendall’s Global Garden came together at the site for a special gathering on Wednesday, 29 January. In attendance were representatives from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC), garden committee members and volunteers, and founder Tin Hta Nu. Advertise with News

St JOSEPH’S Primary School (SJPS) Laurieton welcomed 27 clever and curious Kindergarten students on Thursday, 7 February. They joined more than 60,000 Kindergarten students making their way to the classroom for the first time, where teachers, buddies and friendly faces were ready to welcome them. Advertise with News of The Area

BIRDON has introduced the nine apprentices chosen from 117 applicants for its 2025 Futures Apprenticeship Program. They commenced training at the Sancrox-based global maritime engineering business last week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us -

COMMUNITY at 3 will temporarily act as trustee of funds raised by the community following the Laurieton Seafoods/Fisherman’s Co-op fire on 15 January. The not-for-profit charity will then disburse the funds on 21 March to Laurieton Seafoods employees, owners, and the Co-op. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

THE magpies found dead or dying in Bonny Hills in November were poisoned, according to toxicology results released by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Its testing of some of the dozen native birds found on a residential street on 19 November, ruled out avian influenza but revealed toxic levels of pesticides. Advertise

SAVVY recyclers in the Camden Haven are leading the way when it comes to disposing of containers through the Return and Earn Scheme. They have contributed to the state’s record-breaking Summer, with 23 December the biggest single day (10.3 million containers returned) and 2024 ending as the biggest year (2.125 billion