Representatives from local emergency services at the family fun day.
THE Port Macquarie State Emergency Service (SES) branch hosted a free Get Ready for Emergencies Family Fun Day on Sunday, 19 April. Featuring a host of emergency service agencies, the event held at Kangaroo Park on the North Shore served to help the community better prepare for floods, storms, bushfires, and periods of isolation during […]
Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce president Luke Hadfield discussing the plan with local residents and historians Phil Bowman and Mike Dodkin.
THE third rendition of the Draft Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan has officially gone on public exhibition. Residents are now being encouraged to carefully review the document and make formal submissions as debate around the town’s future intensifies. The latest draft became publicly available on Monday, 20 April and will remain on exhibition until Friday, […]
Gaven Whalley shares his confidence in the local housing market. Photo: supplied.
PORT Macquarie has claimed the top spot in NSW for overall property sales, driven by buyers seeking lifestyle, space and value. The latest Property Market Update from InfoTrack analysed sales volumes from 1 January to 31 March 2026, identifying a continued shift towards regional markets. Median property prices across the state rose 7.94 percent over […]
Museum curator Debbie Sommers, author Tony Dawson and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer at the launch. Photo: supplied.
Museum curator Debbie Sommers, author Tony Dawson and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer at the launch. Photo: supplied. Author Tony Dawson with Robert Dwyer MP. Photo: supplied. THE Port Macquarie Historical Society has launched a new publication investigating the unique history of Clarence Street. Researched and written by Society member Tony Dawson, […]
Bravehearts mascot Ditto with Jenny Watts.
BRAVEHEARTS Mid North Coast is holding a High Tea Fashion Soiree on Saturday 9 May at the Port Macquarie Racecourse to support its work in preventing and treating child sexual abuse. The nationwide charity runs programs for three to eight-year-olds. Through “Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure”, local children are shown what to do if they feel […]
Healthy Pet Day volunteers and organisers.
MORE than 100 people brought their cats and dogs along to the Healthy Pet Day in Port Macquarie on 23 April. Hosted by the Port Macquarie RSPCA Supporter Group and held at the St Agnes Community Centre, Healthy Pet Day is for owners facing financial challenges. Their pets receive free vaccinations, vet health checks, engraved […]
Cocos Palms spread rapidly, with seeds carried by birds and flying foxes into bushland and waterways. Photo: PMHC.
COCOS Palms will be gradually removed from selected streets, parks and reserves in coming months, as part of a long-term council program to protect native wildlife and ecosystems. Classified as an environmental weed, Cocos Palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) are known to negatively impact flying-foxes – a species that plays a critical role in pollinating and dispersing […]
The new Cowarra Water Treatment Plant is designed to treat 42 million litres (ML) of water per day. Photo: PMHC.
The new Cowarra Water Treatment Plant is designed to treat 42 million litres (ML) of water per day. Photo: PMHC. The new Cowarra Water Treatment Plant is designed to treat 42 million litres (ML) of water per day. Photo: PMHC. THE State Government’s commitment of $7m to the Cowarra Water Treatment Plant has been described […]
Dave Reneke views the skies on one of the world's most famous trains, the Southern Spirit. Photo: davidreneke.com.
PORT Macquarie residents will be encouraged to “look up” when astronomer Dave Reneke addresses the Probus Club on Wednesday 6 May. Reneke, from the Mid North Coast Astronomy and Science Centre, will discuss the enduring mysteries of UFOs. His presentation will challenge common assumptions based on science and observation. Reneke says understanding space is more […]
TICK nests, or tick bombs to some, are a common phenomenon in the Australian bush. However, few people have heard of them, let alone know what to do when encountering one. News Of The Area spoke with Bellingen local Rosie Lewis, who recently had a severe reaction to a tick nest. She ended up in […]
