STARTING school can be a daunting experience for any student, regardless of their age or circumstances. However, for the seven students starting Kindergarten at Hannam Vale Public School (HVPS) in 2025, the transition has been made a little easier due…
THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of local business owner David Shorter as the new coordinator of the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets. The transition comes as outgoing coordinators Terence Mulligan and Olwen Williams step away from the…
IN the Hastings this week, for those preferring the calmer waters, the local board walk, and river mouths are popular for luderick anglers this week. Bream fishing continues to be productive, with some particularly impressive specimens being caught, especially by…
LAKEWOOD’S Boomerang Garden has been named the National Best Community Garden in the Hometown Australia Communities Spring Gardening Competition 2024. The garden, located within the Laurieton Over 55s Community retirement village, beat out 56 other entrants to take the title.…
FIVE years ago a decision was made to introduce Food Connect to Laurieton, after it became evident there were people in the local community who would greatly benefit from a program of this kind. Food Connect offers free rescued food…
THE National Party and the NSW Greens have locked in their candidates for the Port Macquarie by-election. Hannam Vale’s Sean Gleeson has been endorsed by the Nationals while Port Macquarie’s Stuart Watson will represent the Greens at the state government…
THE 2025 Kindergarten cohort has arrived at North Haven Public School (NHPS), bringing lots of enthusiasm, smiles and big plans for their first year of learning. Among the 28 students eager to make their mark in the world is Sonny.…
EIGHT North Haven Boardriders members are making an impact in the lives of those affected by cancer, hitting the water every day this month in a surf-themed fundraiser. Called SurFebruary, the aquatic fundraiser involves surfing or swimming every day during…
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.…
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…