DEAR News Of The Area, IN the years since the Global Financial Crisis, one contradiction has quietly persisted at the heart of modern economic culture – a contradiction so glaring that it should unsettle anyone who still believes our systems reward contribution and punish harm. We shame the unemployed. We mock them, dismiss them, and […]
Wauchope’s JRLFC, which fielded last year’s Group 3 U15 GTK and U15 T2 Boys Premiers, faces hefty pre-season fees. Photo: Group 3 Junior Rugby League.
Wauchope’s JRLFC, which fielded last year’s Group 3 U15 GTK and U15 T2 Boys Premiers, faces hefty pre-season fees. Photo: Group 3 Junior Rugby League. Port Macquarie Regional Stadium has just undergone a seating upgrade. It’s still listed on Council’s website as unavailable. WINTER sports groups in the Camden Haven and Hastings have had a […]
Ken Baldwin retrieving his ball after a Hole in One on the 15th Green.
TUESDAY 03/02/2026 Number of Players – 16 ( a few away on holidays,etc) Game Played –Stableford Winner- Ian Camejo – 38 Points ( On Count Back) 2nd Robert Toone – 38 Points 3rd Don Jessop -37 Points (On Count Back) 4th Dennis McGrath -37 Points NTP 4 Ken Baldwin NTP 9 Ken Baldwin NTP 11 […]
DEAR Jasminda, MY ex-boyfriend is in many significant family photos such as Christmases, weddings, birthdays and other occasions. Now we are no longer together, what on earth do I do with all the pictures? It upsets me to look at them, but I don’t want to forget the occasions. Rachel P. Dear Rachel, This one […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I WISH to raise the issue of koala fence crossings erected along the new section of Ocean Drive. It is apparent kangaroos, deer and motor vehicles have been protected by the erection of fencing. However the fencing has had overpasses built over it to allow koalas to cross the busy […]
TEACHERS and support staff at Wauchope High School recently welcomed Karen Noble as their new principal. Ms Noble’s most recent role was Relieving Principal at Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus. She began her teaching career at Rolland Hassall School in Chester Hill, Sydney, where she worked with students with diverse and complex learning needs. The […]
Camden Haven Girl Guides enjoying morning tea.
HAVING been involved in Girl Guides for more than 25 years, Sally Woodhouse is testament to the movement’s power to build lifelong connections. “I have been a leader for fifteen years, and took part all through university,” said Sally, who is the dedicated leader of the Camden Haven Girl Guides chapter. “It’s something that my […]
BLAKE Edge, 28, moved to Port Macquarie in 2020 to be closer to family. He sees that as a positive, but has conflicted feelings about life here as a young person with a disability. Blake lives with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic eye condition that leaves him with 10 degrees of vision, level two autism, and […]
While gaining global traction, Australia's social media ban might not be ideal in addressing harm. Photo: Nadir Kinani/AAP PHOTOS.
WHEN Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez revealed plans to ban children younger than 16 from social media, he did so based on a precedent set in Australia. His announcement at the World Governments Summit came two months after an Australian law directing tech giants including Google, Facebook and TikTok to take “reasonable steps” to prevent […]
Rotary Club of Laurieton members at their 60th Anniversary Dinner
Rotary Club of Laurieton members at their 60th Anniversary Dinner Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce President Luke Hadfield, Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Danielle Maltman and Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold. SIXTY years ago a group of businesspeople gathered at the Laurieton Hotel and agreed to form the Rotary Club of Laurieton. To celebrate the six […]
