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Dave Reneke to speak at Probus Port Macquarie on UFOs and space awareness

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 […]

Regional

What to know about the often overlooked larval tick nest

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 […]

Local News

Not so silent nights at Swans Crossing

THOUSANDS of campers have headed to the Hastings hinterland this Autumn, drawn by the promise of stunning bushwalks, clear and crisp waterholes, misty mornings, fireside chats – and a little peace and quiet. Normally, Swans Crossing ticks every box on that checklist. Situated 20 minutes west of Kew, the former dairy and beef farm was […]

Local News

Stargazing: Fishing by the moon phases

EVERY fisherman dreams of catching the big one – the fish that turns an ordinary day on the water into a season-long bragging right. But what if I told you there’s a way to plan your fishing trips like a pro, know when the bite will be at its best, and head home feeling like […]

Local News

New Peer Leader to advocate for locals with spinal cord injuries

NOEL Hiffernan OAM, a full-time wheelchair user and longtime disability advocate, is the new Peer Leader of the Mid North Coast Advocacy Community Network. The network takes in Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA), which has grown to be the peak body for more than 20,000 people in Australia living with life-changing spinal cord injuries. Services […]

Police

Man charged with dozens of property offences

A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with more than 30 alleged property offences. In January 2026, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District commenced an investigation into a number of reports of break and enters at commercial addresses in Port Macquarie. As part of inquiries, about 8.45pm on Monday 2 March, police located and […]

Local News

Deer tracking project underway across Port Macquarie region

GPS TECHNOLOGY is being used to track fine-scale feral deer movement patterns, habitat use and home range behaviour within the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. The program will be carried out by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) and staff from North Coast Local Land Services (LLS), with support from Port Macquarie Hastings Council. It will […]

Police

Eight charged in Port Macquarie drug crackdown

EIGHT people have been charged with alleged drug offences following a police operation in Port Macquarie last week. On Friday 24 April 2026 and Saturday 25 April 2026, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District – assisted by the Dog Unit – conducted Operation Safeguard across licensed premises in the Port Macquarie and Hastings […]

Community, Health

Brett’s wheelchair gets new lease of life but many other mobility devices are gathering dust

EACH year the NDIS funds almost $600 million dollars for the purchase and maintenance of assistive technology such as wheelchairs. But as the scheme continues to experience cost blowouts and participants wait up to a year for wheelchairs to be funded, millions of dollars’ worth of equipment is going to waste. For Wauchope resident Lorraine […]

Regional

Warning after extreme weather’s financial toll revealed

AUSTRALIANS are counting the ballooning cost of extreme weather events after they caused almost $5 billion in insured losses in 2025, more than 700 percent up on the previous year. And the financial toll is only expected to get worse, with independent analysis indicating it could blow out to $35 billion annually by 2050. The […]