FOUNDED in 2010 by compassionate Camden Haven local Karen Sparkes, Aussie Battlers is dedicated to providing essential support to individuals facing challenges such as homelessness, domestic violence, and financial struggles. Operating within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area, Aussie Battlers volunteers work tirelessly to support the community without bias or discrimination. Advertise

CAMDEN Haven workers commuting to Port Macquarie are being advised of “competing changes” to the Ocean Drive Duplication roadworks. The

CONSTRUCTION has been in full swing as schools across the Mid North Coast gear up for the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. The event, scheduled for 1 December, promises a day of creativity, competition, and community spirit on the Hastings River. Advertise with News of The Area

SPREAD joy this festive season with the Aussie Battlers Christmas Hamper Appeal. Aussie Battlers is reaching out to the Camden Haven community to help make the festive season special for individuals and families in need. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

THE remains of magpies found dead or dying on a Bonny Hills lawn will undergo further forensic testing after an initial investigation found “no obvious reason for death”. Eight native birds were discovered by a dog walker last Tuesday, 19 November. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

THE search is on for a suitable site for a new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station in Laurieton. Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams met with Laurieton Fire and Rescue Captain Les King on Monday, 25 November to discuss plans for the service’s relocation. Advertise with News of The Area

PORT Macquarie-Hastings councillors have voted to rescind and amend Council’s July 2024 resolution regarding the plan of management for Camden Head Lookout. The changes signal a shift in the approach to the management and development of the site. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

THE reports summing up the last term of Port Macquarie Hastings-Council have been released and are available to read on its website. The documents were approved by current councillors at last Thursday’s monthly meeting. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

AUSTRALIA’S gender pay gap has narrowed further, helped by wage bumps in the aged care sector where four in five workers are women. Naming and shaming individual companies is also proving effective at pushing employers to root out the causes of their pay gaps and act on them. Advertise with News of

LIBERTY Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services is calling on the Camden Haven community to take a stand against domestic and family violence by participating in a symbolic walk. The Coastal Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence will take place at Westport Park in Port Macquarie on Sunday, 24 November,