April 22, 2026
Hastings Valley netball clubs go blue to raise money for Dolly’s Dream Port Combined players are ready to play for Dolly. Photo: Facebook.
Sport

Hastings Valley netball clubs go blue to raise money for Dolly’s Dream

ALL six Hastings Valley netball clubs are about to go blue to raise much-needed funds for “Dolly’s Dream”. Initiated by Hastings Valley Netball Association (HVNA), the teams, club members and supporters, are encouraged to wear a little extra blue in their hair, on their face, and on their feet, to help raise awareness of bullying […]

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105 Flinders Drive, Laurieton is on the market with One Agency North Haven
Property

105 Flinders Drive, Laurieton is on the market with One Agency North Haven

105 Flinders Drive, Laurieton4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carPrice: $1,249,000 IF you’re looking for a home that delivers the wow factor while still offering warmth, comfort, and functionality for everyday family living – look no further. This stunning residence combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication, perfectly positioned in the highly desirable Camden Grove Estate. Set […]

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Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens.
Local News

Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator

FORMER NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens has been appointed as the Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of devastating floods. Mr Owens commenced the role last week and will be based out of Taree. “Dave Owens has a lot of experience helping communities after natural disasters, so I am […]

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Council support enables cultural learning in the Camden Haven Evander White at the Culture Camp held at Belly’s Farm Stay at North Haven. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
National

Council support enables cultural learning in the Camden Haven

Evander White at the Culture Camp held at Belly’s Farm Stay at North Haven. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Micah practicing his throw. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Aboriginal leaders and youth boys at the Culture Camp. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. NATIONAL Reconciliation Week (NRW) was recognised from 27 May to 3 June, serving as a timely reminder of Australia’s […]

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Hastings Choristers treat audiences to a taste of Broadway with musical medley Mark Morabito (L) and Craig M. Wood. Photo: Paul Colla Photography.
Entertainment

Hastings Choristers treat audiences to a taste of Broadway with musical medley

Mark Morabito (L) and Craig M. Wood. Photo: Paul Colla Photography. Hastings Choristers performing in ‘Patterns – A Musical Medley’. Photo: Paul Colla Photography. HASTINGS Choristers are known for their high standard of musical performance. Founded in 1990 by Robyn Ryan OAM, they are now under the musical direction of Craig M. Wood. The choristers […]

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Guulabaa – Place of Koala recognised with international award Tom Owens, Principal at Gensler Sydney (centre), receiving the ULI Award.
Local News

Guulabaa – Place of Koala recognised with international award

GUULABAA – Place of Koala, the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and rehabilitation centre, has been named a winner of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) 2025 Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence. Announced at the ULI Asia Pacific Summit in Hong Kong, the award recognises Guulabaa as a global exemplar of conservation-led design, Indigenous collaboration, […]

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Kendall’s Global Food Garden needs help naming new scarecrow pal The scarecrow in his favourite position. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community

Kendall’s Global Food Garden needs help naming new scarecrow pal

The scarecrow in his favourite position. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Coralie with her scarecrow creation. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Coralie, Tin, Sabina and Ellen proudly displaying their efforts. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. AN unusual sight stunned volunteers recently as they arrived for their weekly session at Kendall’s Global Food Garden. In a corner of the garden stood a […]

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Heart of the Haven: Benny Smith Benny Smith with his fiancée Bri Ponsonby. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community

Heart of the Haven: Benny Smith

HAVING relocated to the Camden Haven area in 2021, Benny Smith wasted no time in rolling up his sleeves and getting involved in numerous community initiatives. Benny’s journey of service began with his work in the disability sector, where he worked to support and uplift those in need. However a motorbike accident turned his life […]

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New date set to meet local artists on the Hastings Arts Trail Trail organiser Vivianne Hazenveld in her studio. Photo: Cherie Rayner, Reimagined Images.
Event

New date set to meet local artists on the Hastings Arts Trail

THE recent floods forced the Hastings Arts Trail to be postponed, but a new date’s already been set. It will now be held on the weekend of 5-6 July, coinciding with the rescheduled ArtWalk. The Trail is an initiative by local artist and facilitator Vivianne Hazenveld, and is supported by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council through a […]

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Locals treated to two stellar phenomena in one night Sunday’s space junk, captured from Lighthouse Beach. Photo: Steve Phelps.
Local News

Locals treated to two stellar phenomena in one night

Sunday’s space junk, captured from Lighthouse Beach. Photo: Steve Phelps. The magic of Aurora Australs from North Brother Mountain. Photo: Steve Phelps. THE sky came alive on Sunday evening, 1 June, with locals stopped in their tracks by colourful lights, flashes, and luminous glowing. Leaving a trail of bright blue, white and green – and […]

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