April 7, 2026
Queens Lake hosts Maricat National titles Ian Frazer competing in in the 2025-26 Maricat National Titles
Sport

Queens Lake hosts Maricat National titles

Ian Frazer competing in in the 2025-26 Maricat National Titles Maricats lined up at Queens Lake. TWENTY visiting boats joined three local boats to compete in the 2025-26 Maricat National Titles at Queens Lake Sailing Club from 7-8 February.  These small catamarans can be sailed in multiple configurations, with the Maricat Association NSW and ACT […]

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Indigenous students invited to share stories in ‘Yarning’ program
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Indigenous students invited to share stories in ‘Yarning’ program

THE Department of the House of Representatives has announced that entries are now open for the 2026 Yarning Competition. ‘Yarning’ is an Australia-wide storytelling competition that invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across Australia to share their perspectives and stories with the Australian Parliament. “The Yarning Competition is a wonderful new […]

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Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers Ian Napier was slugged with five years' worth of land taxes after diversifying his winery business. Photo: Peter Stoop/AAP PHOTOS.
Business

Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]

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Girl Guides celebrate friendship in Laurieton Camden Haven Girl Guides enjoying morning tea.
Community

Girl Guides celebrate friendship in Laurieton

HAVING been involved in Girl Guides for more than 25 years, Sally Woodhouse is testament to the movement’s power to build lifelong connections. “I have been a leader for fifteen years, and took part all through university,” said Sally, who is the dedicated leader of the Camden Haven Girl Guides chapter. “It’s something that my […]

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Rotary Club of Laurieton celebrates 60 years of service Rotary Club of Laurieton members at their 60th Anniversary Dinner
Community

Rotary Club of Laurieton celebrates 60 years of service

Rotary Club of Laurieton members at their 60th Anniversary Dinner Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce President Luke Hadfield, Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Danielle Maltman and Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold. SIXTY years ago a group of businesspeople gathered at the Laurieton Hotel and agreed to form the Rotary Club of Laurieton.  To celebrate the six […]

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Tough conditions for young surfers at Rainbow Beach Professional surfer Julian Wilson, Under 16s winner Hugo Spierings, Under 14s and Under 16s girls winner Alanni Morris, Under 14s boys winner Max Goold, and Reflections CMO Peter Chapman.
Sport

Tough conditions for young surfers at Rainbow Beach

Professional surfer Julian Wilson, Under 16s winner Hugo Spierings, Under 14s and Under 16s girls winner Alanni Morris, Under 14s boys winner Max Goold, and Reflections CMO Peter Chapman. Pro surfers Matt Banting and Jarvis Earle provided inspiration ahead of the heats. Competitors made the most of the challenging conditions. Competitors made the most of […]

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Port  mum taking on Kilimanjaro for breast cancer support Kristal Kinsela at Everest Base Camp in 2024. Photos: supplied.
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Port mum taking on Kilimanjaro for breast cancer support

PROUD Jawoyn and Wiradjuri woman and Port Macquarie local, Kristal Kinsela, is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise critical support for First Nations people affected by breast cancer – less than two years after facing the disease herself. In 2024, just months after trekking to Everest Base Camp, the business leader and author received […]

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