PORT Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) has received a “game-changing” piece of equipment to improve surgical outcomes, particularly for prostate cancer patients. The $26,000 Stepper Stabiliser has been donated to the hospital’s operating theatre by the Jim Bruce Trust. By holding and positioning devices such as ultrasound probes, the cutting-edge stabiliser provides clear

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