A LACK of buyer interest in embattled regional carrier Rex suggests a major flaw with the business that could leave taxpayers facing a hefty bill if the airline is nationalised, experts say. After an unsuccessful sale process in late-2024, a potential government takeover is on the table if the ailing airline's

A SERIES of fires across Camden Haven over the weekend, some which appear to have been deliberately lit, have fire crews urging the community to adhere to fire regulations. On Saturday, 1 February, the Laurieton unit of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a call out at approximately 1:10am, following

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POLICE have confirmed their initial investigation of the fire that destroyed Laurieton Fishermen’s Co-op and Laurieton Seafoods on 15 January, shows an electrical fault was the likely cause. Their inquiries are still ongoing however, and they continue to appeal for anyone with relevant footage or information to contact officers from the

MARJ Cameron is turning 100 this month and the Camden Haven community is making sure the celebrations last for weeks. The war widow is a much-loved volunteer who many consider “family” (see this week’s Heart of the Haven). Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

THOUSANDS of parents are putting their feet up today, at least for a moment, now that school has started to resume across the Camden Haven. If you’ve waved goodbye to a child starting Kindy and think their beaming smile is worth sharing, please send it in to the News Of The

FOR many veterans and emergency services personnel, the battle doesn’t end when their service does. Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and social phobia are often underdiagnosed yet remain very real challenges that make everyday life even more difficult. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

TWO prominent members of the Camden Haven community are vying for Liberal Party pre-selection this weekend ahead of the Port Macquarie by-election next month. Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) General Manager Rob Dwyer, and Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce President Luke Hadfield have confirmed to News Of The Area that they

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council has been dealt a blow in its bid to build a $67m aquatic facility. Its application for $13.6m in federal funding has been knocked back, forcing it to explore other options. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

AGAINST the backdrop of Oxley Beach, hundreds of people gathered for a sunrise ceremony on Sunday, 26 January to pay respect to the First Nations people of Australia. Beginning at 5:45am, the event was led by Birrbay/Dhanggati Elder Aunty Rhonda Radley, who acknowledged the effects of colonisation and the pressing need