September 5, 2026
Bittersweet tributes as Laurieton United Services Club staff bid farewell to the boss From floods to Anzac Day and a spot of golf in between, LUSC staff shared these photos of Rob on the job at LUSC over the years.
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Bittersweet tributes as Laurieton United Services Club staff bid farewell to the boss

IT’S the end of an era at Laurieton United Services Club where staff have spent the past fortnight preparing to bid farewell to their long-time colleague and boss Rob Dwyer. The team is “proud” of Rob’s success in the Port Macquarie by-election but after more than 32 years at the club, 24 as general manager, […]

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Indigenous Elders lead cultural camp on Biripi Country The official start of the camp.
Community

Indigenous Elders lead cultural camp on Biripi Country

ABORIGINAL Elders and youth converged on Brigadoon Caravan Park at North Haven for a cultural camp from 21-23 March. The camp’s purpose was to provide opportunities for Indigenous young people to learn about and connect with their heritage, as well as exploring potential career pathways. The event was funded by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and delivered […]

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Coalition pledge Harrington-Crowdy Head bikepath funding Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold, retiring Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie and members of the Rotary Club of Taree on Manning.
Local News

Coalition pledge Harrington-Crowdy Head bikepath funding

THE COALITION has pledged to deliver $300,000 to establish a bike path linking Harrington to Crowdy Head if elected at the upcoming Federal election. Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold, said the community has “called for this infrastructure for decades”, citing safety concerns with existing cycling routes. “You take your life into your own hands […]

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Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget Treasurer Jim Chalmers is promising taxpayers extra relief worth hundreds of dollars each year. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Government

Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget

TAXPAYERS are being promised $10 a week of relief in a pre-election sweetener, as Jim Chalmers lays out the economic case for a second term of a Labor government. In his fourth federal budget handed down on Tuesday night, weeks before Australians go to the polls, the treasurer revealed the average earner would be $536 […]

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Laurieton Public School debaters reach top four of state competition Isobel, Mrs Melanie Strong, Kash, Lyla and Gemma.
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Laurieton Public School debaters reach top four of state competition

THE Laurieton Public School (LPS) debating team has earned a top four finish in the Premier’s Debating Challenge. The competition attracted more than 1000 teams of year 5 and 6 students from across NSW. Known as the ‘Lorikeets’, the local team was led by LPS teacher Mrs Melanie Strong and featured students Kash, Isobel, Lyla, […]

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Camden Haven Garden Club continues to bloom
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Camden Haven Garden Club continues to bloom

FROM humble beginnings the Camden Haven Garden Club continues to branch out and broaden its horizons. Founded in 1987 by Joy Ward, initial gatherings consisted of a small group of like-minded individuals hosting monthly meetings at each other’s homes. As the club’s popularity sprouted, a larger space was then sourced. The group first moved to […]

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