ADVERTISING FEATURE: Discover JA Fashions – A boutique gem in Laurieton Mall
NESTLED in the heart of Laurieton, JA Fashions is a beloved women’s boutique that has become a cornerstone of the local shopping scene. This charming store offers a curated selection of women’s clothing, including formal wear, casual outfits, sleepwear, bras and accessories. “What sets JA Fashions apart is its commitment to providing quality fashion choices […]
Anzac
Nadia Blight, Cailin George, Taela Cummins and Chloe Gaskin-Hogan represent both CHHS and the Camden Haven Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Record number of Camden Haven players selected to representative pathways
RECORDS have been broken with a superb cohort of Camden Haven High School (CHHS) rugby league players selected to school-based regional representative sides. On 1 April, 14 CHHS students successfully represented the Lower North Coast schools side, securing their jerseys in the Mid North Coast team, marking a new school representative record at this level. […]
More than five million Australian Catholics are mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch.
Cardinal mourns ‘death of much-loved’ Pope
AUSTRALIANS have recalled Pope Francis’s profound love for the poor, diverse people and all of humanity as millions mourn the pontiff’s passing. His death, on Monday after a recent serious battle with double pneumonia, was marked by tolling church bells and preparations for scores of memorial masses for the Catholic figurehead. It may also prove […]
Laurieton Public School Vice Captains Ivy and Kiera raising the flag at the conclusion of the school’s Anzac Day service. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Laurieton RSL sub-Branch keep Anzac spirit alive with community programs
THE Laurieton RSL sub-Branch has been providing community education programs and commemorative services in schools and aged care facilities in the lead up to Anzac Day. Sub-Branch President Allan “Buster” Beatty and School Liaison Officer Pat Slee have engaged with a variety of groups in recent weeks, helping to foster a deeper understanding of Australia’s […]
Melanie Barnes, Andrew McAlary, John White, Jamie Bruce, Veteran Mark Albertson, Natasha Hamblin,
Brady Pinkstone and Meg Teasdell enjoying the Aussie favourite at the Birdon Anzac Biscuit Morning Tea.
Anzac Biscuits and a cuppa as Birdon honours veterans
NO cup of tea or coffee is complete at this time of year without an Anzac Biscuit – or three. Birdon made sure they didn’t run short on Tuesday, when 300 were on offer for staff at its Port Macquarie headquarters. It was part of a company-wide morning tea to honour Australian Defence Force (ADF) […]
How to honour our defence forces on one of the most important days on the national calendar
Rhys Birrane of Club Lake Cathie and Alistair Flower of Flower Hotels will be encouraging patrons to “shout a veteran a beer”. Photos: supplied. The Cenotaph at the end of Horton Street, Port Macquarie. Photo: Sue Stephenson. VETERANS and serving defence force personnel have been busy steaming their suits and polishing their […]
Camden Haven News Of The Area 25 APRIL 2025
Early voting opens this week. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi.
Early voting locations in the Camden Haven
PRE-POLL voting in Lyne for the Federal election opened on Tuesday, ahead of the main polling day of 3 May. Given past trends in early voting, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) anticipates that approximately half of all voters will cast their vote during the early voting period (a combination of in-person early votes, mobile and […]
