Coastal lands. Photo: nsw.gov.au.
Coastal land values rise to $582 billion as valuations show growth across key sectors
LAND values across coastal NSW have climbed two percent to a record $582 billion. The latest figures come from the NSW Valuer General following an analysis of almost 23,000 property sales. Valuer General Sally Dale said, “The coastal market has shown a slight overall increase over the last year across the residential, commercial and industrial […]
Letter to the Editor: Clean energy spending has not reduced power bills
DEAR News Of The Area, I, like many others, am concerned for the future of our country, and for the upcoming generations. I have children, grand and great grandchildren who will inherit the country I will leave for them. We seem to live in a period of time where our financial future is becoming more […]
Beach nourishment works set for Lake Cathie Foreshore
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) will soon undertake beach nourishment works at Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve to “improve foreshore stability and provide enhanced sandy areas for families and visitors”. Earlier this year, rock bags were installed in the reserve to address ongoing erosion. In early December, the area will be backfilled with marine sands sourced […]
‘Discover Sailing’ at McInherney Park.
Port Macquarie clubs invite community to Discover Sailing Day at McInherney Park
DISCOVER Sailing Day will bring the community together at McInherney Park from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 29 November. Port Macquarie Sailing Club (PMSC), Port Macquarie Yacht Club (PMYC) and Sailability Port Macquarie are inviting everyone to try sailing for free. The event welcomes individuals, families and groups of friends to experience sailing in a […]
Rob Barwick in his Impulse ‘Drift’ who had a good day and won both races.
Port Macquarie Sailing Club
23-11-25 PORT Macquarie Sailing Club held their monthly double header on Sunday, consisting of Spring Series Race 6 at 11.00am and the 3rd Club Championship at 2pm. The overnight showers had cleared to a warm and mostly sunny day with the morning race starting in a light North Easter which came in nicely as the […]
Be alert to online shopping scams. Photo: Canva.
Australians urged to be scam-aware during Black Friday sales
SHOPPERS gearing up for a major Black Friday deal are being urged to stay alert to scams. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), estimates that $259 million has been lost to scams in 2025. Authorities expect this figure to rise as online spending increases in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Consumers spent more […]
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Volunteer Ian Newman mans the pilot station. All photos: Sis Higgins.
Historic Pilot Boat Shed reopens after community restoration effort
Volunteer Ian Newman mans the pilot station. All photos: Sis Higgins. Sea Scouts’ sail training craft ‘The ANZAC’ on display. Maritime memorabilia. Maritime Service artefacts. Freshly painted signage on the shed. Photo: Sis Higgins. A fresh face for the Pilot’s station. Photo: Sis Higgins. THE re-opening of one of Port Macquarie’s most historic buildings will […]
Damian King (in white shirt) spearheaded the campaign and protests to Save Our Breakwall. Photos: Sue Stephenson.
Government scraps plans to redevelop Port Macquarie’s iconic Southern Breakwall
Damian King (in white shirt) spearheaded the campaign and protests to Save Our Breakwall. Photos: Sue Stephenson. Damian King (in white shirt) spearheaded the campaign and protests to Save Our Breakwall. Photos: Sue Stephenson. Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer is calling for repairs to be undertaken urgently. THE State Government has confirmed that Port […]
