camdenhaven NOTA, Author at Camden Haven News Of The Area

‘Can’t afford to hold our breath’: MPs angry at lack of Wrights Road funding in NSW Budget

THE MPs driving the campaign to fix traffic congestion at Wrights Road and the Oxley Highway in Port Macquarie, say they are “angry” and “disappointed” that Tuesday’s NSW Budget failed to deliver the funds needed to progress an upgrade. Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer said while he welcomed confirmation of funding to commence the […]

Government, National

Treasurer throws down gauntlet for ‘crucial’ tax reform

THE groundwork has been laid for Australia’s most substantive attempt at tax reform in more than two decades as the treasurer promises to “grasp the nettle” on the thorny issue. Outlining his government’s economic agenda for its second term of parliament, Jim Chalmers threw down the gauntlet to industry, media, civil society and the political […]

Event

Library launches decodable readers collection to support children with dyslexia

DECODABLE readers, now recognised as an effective tool for supporting early and struggling readers, will form a new permanent collection in the children’s section of local libraries. The resources will be distributed across Port Macquarie, Laurieton, and Wauchope branches, ensuring access for families throughout the Hastings and Camden Haven regions. The readers will be officially […]

Sport

Laurieton swimmers take on region’s best at North Coast Short Course Championships

Laurieton swimmers at the Short Course Championships. Photo: supplied Tayler Cass swimming at her first championships. Photo: supplied. Emily Wheadon at the Short Course Championships. Photo: supplied. A TEAM of swimmers from Laurieton Swimming Club took to the starting blocks for the Swimming North Coast (SNC) Short Course (SC) Championships from […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, WHEN I was in the hairdresser last week, I overheard the woman opposite me tell the hairdresser that she wanted a new style because she was about to leave her husband after 18 years of marriage. On my way out, I took a quick glance at the person in question, and realised, to […]

Opinion

The Big Screen

ANOTHER week, another long-awaited “legacy sequel” in 28 Years Later, the pseudo-zombie, post-apocalyptic, horror film from director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire). As the title implies, it has now been 28 years since the “rage virus” was initially unleashed upon the world, causing those exposed to instantaneously become uncontrollably violent. A small group of survivors living […]

Local News

Junior surf life savers ride the wave to community service

Lillian Hosick, Leah Rumsby and Thomas Maxwell from Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Leah Rumsby. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Lillian Hosick. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THREE junior members of Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club (CHSLSC) were celebrated at the club’s annual Awards of Excellence held at Laurieton United Services Club on Friday, […]

Fishing

Lake Cathie Fishing Club shines, local waters deliver

A fantastic effort from Lake Cathie’s own Ruben Waters, who caught and donated this mulloway for the Charity Auction. A fantastic effort from Lake Cathie’s own Ruben Waters, who caught and donated this mulloway for the Charity Auction. THE Lake Cathie Fishing Club’s annual fish auction was a resounding success this past weekend, showcasing the […]

Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: Residence rights questioned after assault

SIBLINGS William and Ken became the registered proprietors of their late mother’s home when she passed-away 15 years ago. They have both been living in the home since. Unfortunately, whilst in their 70s, an incident occurs whereby Ken assaults William with a baseball bat, causing him bodily harm. He is charged and enters into a […]

Local News

Campaign to promote state’s Great Walks

THE State Government is rolling out a new ‘Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk’ campaign that highlights seven spectacular multi-day walks across NSW. The new campaign highlights an impressive 275km of walking tracks in regional NSW that have opened to the public within the last two years. The walks showcase some of the […]