September 28, 2026
Failure to vote notices issued after Port Macquarie by-election
Camden Haven

Failure to vote notices issued after Port Macquarie by-election

FAILURE to vote notices will be issued this week to electors who appear not to have voted at the Port Macquarie by-election on Saturday, 15 March. NSW Electoral Commissioner Rachel McCallum encourages recipients of these notices to respond via the Electoral Commission’s online self-service portal. “The NSW Electoral Commissioner is required by law to issue […]

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Oxley Highway reopens but expect delays until November TfNSW workers stabilise a hillside near Mt Seaview. Photos: TfNSW.
Local News

Oxley Highway reopens but expect delays until November

TfNSW workers stabilise a hillside near Mt Seaview. Photos: TfNSW. Scores of landslips have been cleared since May’s severe weather. Photo: David Heffernan. The Oxley Highway will remain single lane in parts until at least November. Photo: David Heffernan. THE Hasting Valley’s and Camden Haven’s primary connection to the North West and New England has […]

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State Forests reopening but users warned to check status Some of the damage caused by May’s floods in Mid North Coast and Hunter State Forests. Photos: Forestry Corporation.
Regional

State Forests reopening but users warned to check status

Some of the damage caused by May’s floods in Mid North Coast and Hunter State Forests. Photos: Forestry Corporation. THE region’s State Forests are progressively reopening following the floods and severe weather of May but the Forestry Corporation is urging users to check the status of trails and campgrounds in advance, and to exercise extreme […]

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Farming body welcomes NSW Gov ag funding Premier Chris Minns with students at Tocal College last Friday.
Government

Farming body welcomes NSW Gov ag funding

Premier Chris Minns with students at Tocal College last Friday. The state government has committed more than $140 million to the agriculture sector. Photo: DPIRD. THE State Government will invest over $140 million of new funding to “safeguard the future of NSW’s agricultural industry”. On Friday NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Agriculture Minister Tara […]

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Camden Haven High School AFL side declared region’s best Jypsi Yonon outclassing the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Local News

Camden Haven High School AFL side declared region’s best

Ruck Abbey Hickey was one of the tournament’s standout players. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Jypsi Yonon outclassing the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Airlie Anderson looking for support. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Amaya Barker and Ruby Luke teaming up in the middle. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. CAMDEN Haven High School’s (CHHS) junior girls AFL team put in an incredible […]

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More support sought for flood-affected farmers Cowper MP Pat Conaghan and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
Community, Government

More support sought for flood-affected farmers

THE Liberal and National parties are continuing calls for Federal and State governments to urgently amend Category C and D disaster recovery funding to the maximum thresholds of $50,000 for small businesses and $75,000 for primary producers. Local MPs say the current $25,000 threshold is simply not enough, however Labor Ministers have urged primary producers […]

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Lake Cathie’s Alyce Roberts becomes third generation Justice of the Peace Three generations of JPs: Warren Miller, Alyce Roberts and Jody Smith.
Local News

Lake Cathie’s Alyce Roberts becomes third generation Justice of the Peace

LAKE Cathie local Alyce Roberts has been officially sworn in as a Justice of the Peace (JP), proudly continuing a family legacy that spans nearly six decades. Ms Roberts follows in the footsteps of her grandfather Warren Miller of Port Macquarie, who first took on the role in 1965 at just 21 years old, and […]

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Funding on offer for ‘Gone Fishing Day events Fishing clubs can apply for up to $2,000 to host a variety of activities, such as casting and fishing workshops. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Event, Fishing

Funding on offer for ‘Gone Fishing Day events

FISHING clubs and associated organisations are being encouraged to join in the state-wide ‘Gone Fishing Day’ festivities on Sunday 19 October by hosting their own events.  NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Director Fisheries Management, Bryan Van Der Walt said clubs can apply for a fishing package or grants up to […]

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Laurieton’s swimmers set to make a splash at short course championships Etienne Giuliani is ready to represent Laurieton Swimming Club. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Sport

Laurieton’s swimmers set to make a splash at short course championships

Etienne Giuliani is ready to represent Laurieton Swimming Club. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Walter Santman with his medal collection from the 2025 Forster Aquatic qualifying meet. Photo: supplied. LAURIETON Swimming Club (LSC) members are preparing for the 2025 Swimming North Coast (Short Course (SC) Championships from 21-22 June. The championship will take place simultaneously in two […]

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