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Fed-up parents plan protest as questions mount over Tacking Point preschool

A KOALA photographed last week just metres from heavy machinery at Tacking Point Public School has intensified scrutiny of the State Government’s proposed $6.3 million preschool. Parents and independent experts question tree removals, environmental impacts and whether works are complying with planning and safety requirements. The image, taken by James Bronner near active site works, […]

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CHARITY SHOWCASE: Hastings Little Wishes

The team behind Hastings Little Wishes. The team behind Hastings Little Wishes. The team behind Hastings Little Wishes. IMAGINE if your child’s everyday life was disrupted by specialist appointments, hospital stays or constant surgeries. Children living in regional areas are even more impacted as they may have to travel to access treatment and often miss […]

Government

Government launches “Name and Shame’ list of property agents

THE State Government has launched a “Name and Shame” list of real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents who have faced enforcement action. Available through the NSW Fair Trading website, it allows homeowners, buyers and renters to check if an agent has been fined, suspended or had their licence cancelled. It also includes […]

Fishing

Fishing: Cobia surge at Plomer Bay as sharks challenge anglers

ANGLERS are currently enjoying a productive run in the Hastings River, where bream catches remain consistently high. Prawns and yabbies have been the standout baits while those heading further upstream are finding plenty of flathead eager to strike both surface and diving lures. The crabbing scene is equally active. Pelican Island is producing a run […]

Sport Results

Port Macquarie Sailing Club

25-1-26 THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club’s latest round of Sprint Races was to be races 7 – 11, on Sunday, but with beaut sunny conditions and an easy North Easter, it was decided to try and get more races in to make up for the last round when racing was halted after the first sprint […]

Regional

$4.2m to improve shark detection

NEW research, real-time tracking and expanded drone surveillance lead a $4.2 million NSW Government initiative to keep people safer in the water this summer. The investment follows an unprecedented number of attacks in recent weeks and the need for better education and community messaging on shark behaviour – particularly before and after weather events. Surf […]

Fishing

Marlin Mania and Mid North Coast forecast

ANGLERS have plenty to look forward to this long weekend, with the weather forecast looking fantastic for fishing. We are expecting light north-east winds, providing a great window for those looking to get out on the water. In the Camden Haven region, anglers have been finding success with bream and whiting. Beach worms and pipis […]

Sport Results

Port Macquarie Sailing Club

18-1-26 SUNDAY was supposed to be race 3 of the handicap start series, but with low numbers due to the overcast weather with showers & light breezes, it was decided to hold race 3 of the summer series at the Port Macquarie Sailing Club. The day certainly was a challenge with some showers, a patchy […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: explain overdevelopment

DEAR News Of The Area This is an open letter to Mayor Adam Roberts and State MP Robert Dwyer, and a request to our local leaders to explain to the community what overdevelopment means to them – and what they actively plan to do about it. People deserve to know where our elected representatives stand […]

Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, Frequently when I go shopping someone pushes a trolley into my ankles. How do I avoid this painful scenario? Jim R. Dear Jim, In the wrong hands, a trolley can be a weapon of mass destruction, thrust into the legs of an unsuspecting shopper when they are simply trying to reach for a […]