A STAUNCH advocate for the homeless over many decades, Theo Hazelgrove is this week’s Heart of the Haven. Theo grew up in Millfield, ten kilometres west of Cessnock, with his parents and two siblings. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

IF you were still thinking about entering this year’s Beach to Brother trail running event, you’re out of luck - although organisers may yet be convinced to open up more spots. The cut-off was reached last Monday and when another 50 spots were opened, they sold out in two days. Advertise with

A GROUP of friends from Port Macquarie and Camden Haven, affectionately known as the ‘Beach Bums’, took the plunge in the winter waters of Flynns Beach last Thursday to raise money for the Cancer Council. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

IN a remarkable show of dedication to public safety, the North Haven Boardriders Club has successfully installed a potentially life-saving defibrillator machine at North Haven Beach. The project was inspired by the high number of beachgoers and the realisation that the only 24/7 accessible defibrillator in the area was located

FOLLOWING a horrific shark attack at North Shore Beach that left Bonny Hills surfer Kai McKenzie seriously injured, the region’s surf communities have united in support of their mate. The Surfing for Kai event, held last Sunday at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills, saw surfers of all ages and abilities come together

IT has been confirmed that close to 8000 local boaties and watercraft owners were hit by last month’s whopping increase to licence fees. Boat owners and users faced a 30 percent increase from 1 July, while fees for personal watercraft (PWC), such as jet skis, rose by 88 percent. Advertise with