STORMS and heavy seas have dislodged the coir logs stabilising the embankment along Illaroo Road at Lake Cathie, contributing to further erosion. President of Revive Lake Cathie Kate Aston said around 20 logs were washed away during last Wednesday’s storm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

KENDALL’S Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) NSW has been named the latest recipient of the Greater Mid North Coast Community Funding Program, providing a much-needed financial boost to the local not-for-profit organisation. Founded in 1994, RDA Kendall is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through the power

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has received the State Government’s Employment Diversity Award for Regional and Rural Councils, for increasing the number of women in senior leadership roles. Group Manager for People, Safety and Performance Louise Perry, accepted the honour on behalf of council staff during the recent Women in Local Government Awards

THE September school holidays are just over a week away and Marine Rescue Camden Haven is ready for the inevitable influx of holidaymakers. From that point until next Easter, its volunteers and vessels will be kept busy responding to call-outs on the region’s waterways. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

IS a proposal to switch on average speed cameras for all vehicles using the M1 between Kew and Lake Innes Drive a revenue raising exercise, or a genuine attempt to reduce the road toll? And would a point-to-point trial for cars fast-track or delay plans to upgrade the entrance to Houston

WITH the warmer months fast approaching, it’s time to be more vigilant about fire safety. As temperatures rise, so does the risk of bushfires, making preparation essential for communities living in fire-prone areas. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

WHILE the weather has been a bit unpredictable as we transition into the new season, anglers on the Mid North Coast have still managed to find success. However, a significant southerly swell and strong winds are expected to disrupt fishing plans this weekend. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

AUSTRALIA’S leading sustainability chef Matt Stone led a team of seven in cooking up a magical wedding feast at Dunbogan last Saturday. The celebrity chef catered for guests from as far away as Ireland, France and the US at the wedding of Peter Kelly of Yamba and Caity Starkey of Euroa

THREE talented students from St Joseph's Primary School (SJPS) in Laurieton are gearing up for an exciting journey to Brisbane in November. SJPS students Gideon, Willem and Harry, alongside their dedicated science teacher Alfina Jackson, will participate in the STEM MAD (Make A Difference) Student Showcase - a prestigious annual

FIFTY years ago a group of surf life savers from Soldiers Beach on the Central Coast embarked on a groundbreaking journey from Sydney to Coolangatta by sea to showcase the effectiveness and versatility of inflatable rescue boats (IRBs). Last week a recreation of that trip helped pay tribute to a local