POLICE are appealing for public information over an alleged armed robbery in Lake Cathie earlier this year. About 10pm on Friday, 3 May, officers from the Mid North Coast Police District were called to a club on Evans Street following reports a man had threatened staff with a knife. Advertise with News

A LONG-DELAYED inquest into the fate of missing toddler William Tyrrell will hear from a final group of witnesses before the end of the year. The three-year-old went missing while playing at his foster grandmother's home in Kendall on September 12, 2014. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

THE State Emergency Service (SES) will host a special community event over the weekend 31 August and 1 September at the Haven Shopping Plaza on Bold Street, Laurieton. Running from 9:00am to 5:00pm both days, this event aims to raise awareness about the SES's vital role in the community and

WORLD War two veteran Frank Harle celebrated his 100th birthday at Queens Lake Village, Laurieton last Thursday. Born in Sydney, Frank lost his father at the age of twelve before leaving school at fourteen. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

A CAMDEN HAVEN senior claims to have been verbally abused by youths while cycling the Beach to Beach path on the afternoon of Saturday 10 August. Peter, 75, an avid cyclist with over 35 years of riding experience, had recently recovered from eye surgery and decided to resume his usual rides. Advertise

THE countdown to the NSW local government elections on Saturday, September 14, 2024 has officially begun, with the nomination period for candidates closing last Wednesday. The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) is composed of nine councillors, including a popularly elected mayor, and this year’s election looks to bring significant changes to

COUNCILLOR Lisa Intemann has called for respect for election advertising material ahead of the September 14 local government ballot, claiming a sign promoting her ‘Team Sheppard’ ticket was “ripped from the ground” despite being in a permitted location. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.