FIVE locals competed for the chance to win $500 in HIT Mid North Coast’s ‘Putt for Cash’ competition at Kew Country Club on Tuesday, 1 October. Leading up to the event, Hope Endean, the workday announcer at HIT Mid North Coast, had been engaging listeners in an on-air contest. Listeners

OFFERING a day of camaraderie and outdoor fun for military veterans, their families and friends, the Laurieton RSL sub-Branch held its inaugural Gone Fishing Day at Riverview Reserve, North Haven on Saturday, 5 October. The event was made possible through support from the NSW Department of Primary Industry (DPI), with sub-Branch

A DOZEN people have been arrested in the week since the Forestry Corporation of NSW resumed logging in the Bulga State Forest, west of Comboyne. The group “Save Bulga Forest” (SBF) is disrupting harvesting out of concern for the area’s threatened and endangered species. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

WAUCHOPE’S annual Yesteryear Truck & Machinery Show drew enthusiasts from across the state and beyond to Wauchope Showground from October 4-7. Departing from its usual July schedule, the change to a spring show was met with approval by organisers and participants alike. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

THE Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) played host to the inaugural exhibition and sale of works from the Laurieton group of the Hastings Valley Fine Arts Association (HVFAA) from 5-7 October. Organisers told NOTA the exhibition was a success, with 70 people coming through the doors in the first three

PILOT Beach has long been a hidden gem in the Camden Haven, known for its quiet charm, safe swimming conditions, and appeal to families. Located just south of the better-known beaches of Bonny Hills and North Haven, this small unpatrolled stretch of sand has been a favourite spot for locals, though

FROM locally grown fruit and vegetables to stunning photography, there was something for everyone at Kendall’s monthly market on Sunday, 6 October. Residents and visitors alike flocked to the vibrant market to explore the diverse array of stalls and services on offer. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

FEW coercive control offenders are being brought before the NSW courts, months after the offence was written into law. New data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research found that since coercive control legislation was introduced in July, 56 incidents have been recorded by police. Advertise with News of

MICHELLE Freeman and Chan Ansell are extending a heartfelt invitation to the community to join them on Sunday, 13 October for the Bears of Hope Walk. The event, which will begin near the water by the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC), aims to provide comfort and solidarity to families who have

AUSTRALIA must abandon its tough approach to managing youth crime and start looking to evidence-based solutions to end the disadvantage afflicting young people, the national children's commissioner says. In an address to the National Press Club in Canberra, Anne Hollonds made the case for earlier intervention to help save children from