DUNBOGAN’S treehouses are up against the might of Taronga’s Conservation Society and Shoalhaven’s Mountain Ridge Wines for one of the state’s most prestigious honours. All three are finalists in the tourism category of the NSW Sustainability Awards, which are more commonly known as the “Banksias”. Advertise with News of The Area today.

RECENT local government elections in New South Wales marked a breakthrough for the Libertarian Party, with notable gains across the state, including one of the nine seats on Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. The party says its election success is a sign of growing support for its platform, which focuses on individual liberty,

COREY Tutt’s commitment to demystifying STEM subjects and improving education outcomes for Indigenous Australians has led to yet another award for the Hastings-based charity, DeadlyScience. The Kamilaroi man, OAM recipient, Associate Professor and former NSW Australian of the Year, can now add the NSW Telstra Best of Business for Indigenous Excellence

RESEARCHER Ian Richardson may have re-written the history books when it comes to the date and year Green Hills officially became Bonny Hills. In 2023, he set out to find the actual date the Post Office was approved and opened, having been involved in the Bonny Hills Progress Association’s 70th anniversary

COMMUNITY at 3 is reaching out to landowners in the Camden Haven region who have space to place a standard-sized shipping container on their property. The container, provided by Community at 3, will be used to store donated goods and furniture. These items are crucial for assisting local families and individuals who

BUSWAYS has announced the rollout of ‘Sunflower-friendly’ bus services in the Port Macquarie region, aimed at supporting customers with hidden disabilities. The announcement coincides with Invisible Disabilities Week, which has been running this week from 20 to 26 October. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.