THE St Vincent de Paul Conference at St Matthew’s Laurieton mourns the loss of Kerry James Walsh, a long-serving and dedicated member who recently passed away. Kerry’s commitment to helping those in need extended beyond the Laurieton branch; he also served at the Casino branch and a Tasmanian branch many years

FORGET about the office and grab your fishing rod because this week on the Mid North Coast is shaping up to be an angler's dream. Ideal weather conditions are set to pair perfectly with fantastic fishing opportunities, so there's no better time to be out on the water. If you're

FREEMASONS from the Hastings and Manning, along with Masonicare, the official charity of Freemasons NSW and ACT, donated $21,000 in support of local children with cancer last week. For a decade, the Freemasons have supported the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute’s (MNCCI) mission to support children with cancer and their families.

FORMER Australian boxer Shelly Watts, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Olympic competitor, will be part of the world's foremost sports showcase once more. This time Watts won’t be donning the boxing gloves however. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

VANDALS have destroyed sections of the safety fencing along the North Haven Breakwall. Gaping holes have appeared where aluminium bars and panels have been cut or kicked out and thrown into the river. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)

LOCAL acapella group Blokes Notes have sung their way to a bronze medal at what is considered the choral equivalent of the Olympic Games. The senior singers from the Camden Haven and Hastings region have just returned from the World Choir Games in Auckland. It was their first international appearance. The event featured