3 Thone Street, Comboyne2 bed, 1 bath2,251sqm$795,000 SOME properties are defined by their location, others by their architecture. Occasionally, a property comes to market that offers something far more difficult to replicate – a genuine sense of history and place. The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 3 Thone Street, Comboyne is one […]
Heart of the Haven: Patrick Austin
Patrick Austin. A passion for running fuelled decades of enjoyment and fitness Patrick Austin. A passion for running fuelled decades of enjoyment and fitness BEHIND every inspiring story is often someone who is incredibly proud to tell it. When I spoke with Patrick Austin’s wife, it was clear just how much admiration she has for […]
Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan sits with members of the crossbench as he crosses the floor during a division on the Gambling Reform Bill 2026 in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch, AAP Image.
Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling
COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watered-down legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary […]
Rising costs force Dunbogan Boatshed to limit toilet access
THE ongoing cost of living crisis is not only affecting household budgets. Small businesses are also facing difficult decisions as operating expenses continue to rise. Dunbogan Boatshed and Marina proprietors Kristy and Malcolm Bell are now paying more than $15,000 each year to have the property’s septic system emptied. The increase follows a change to […]
Lakewood artist’s journey was inspired by nature and a determination to succeed
LAKEWOOD resident Lyn Castle is a self-taught contemporary textile artist known for her intricate mixed media fabric collages and fibre sculptures. In her early years, Mrs Castle was a florist, a passion that began in childhood. “I have just loved flowers since I was very small,” she said “Early on I learnt what all the […]
Printed Edition 21 AUGUST 2026
FISHING: A little rain, a little shine and plenty of fish
DURING the past week, the coast received a much-needed drenching, with plenty of rain and a welcome hint of spring’s warmer weather. The combination of these conditions has resulted in a bit of a mixed bag for anglers. As we edge closer to spring, it’s also a timely reminder for all boaters to give their […]
Club North Haven celebrates a new bowls green
CLUB North Haven recently opened a new green, with 28 of the club’s regular social bowlers taking to its seven rinks for the first time. Last year, the Club’s Board of Directors agreed to a proposal by Bowls Co-ordinator Glen Dickson to replace its two decades-old green, which was showing its age. The new green […]
Whale off Crescent Head freed from rope in multi-agency operation
Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. AN eight-metre humpback whale was disentangled from rope and floats off Port Plomer last weekend in a successful multi-agency response. “Volunteers and a […]
Port Macquarie police take the Plunge for charity
ON Sunday, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and a group of dedicated supporters gathered in Westport Park to raise funds for local competitors at the Special Olympics. The LETR is the world’s largest law enforcement charity. It works to raise awareness and money for the inspiring athletes of Special Olympics NSW & ACT. Its […]
