August 28, 2026
Bob Donato’s decades of Lifeline service Port Macquarie Lifeline celebrating Volunteer Week
Community

Bob Donato’s decades of Lifeline service

Port Macquarie Lifeline celebrating Volunteer Week Bob Donato cutting his 20-year celebration cake. STALWART volunteer Bob Donato has been recognised for his 20 years of service to Lifeline in Port Macquarie. Mr Donato was presented with a service award honouring his two decades of dedication during National Volunteer Week, which ran from 18-24 May. Each […]

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CSU graduations celebrated at the Glasshouse
Local News

CSU graduations celebrated at the Glasshouse

Paramedicine graduate Ryan Ostermann with Vice Chancellor Renée Leon. Jasmine Kaur is graduating from Nursing. Caitlin Spora, Ella Maynard, Abbey Macleod, Lydia Higgins, Alyssa Shaw are graduating from Occupational Therapy. A crowd shot before the ceremony. CHARLES Sturt University (CSU) celebrated the graduation of approximately 352 students at four ceremonies at The Glasshouse on Wednesday […]

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Citizen science at work in Dunbogan A koala captured by a monitoring camera.
Community

Citizen science at work in Dunbogan

Andy McCoubrie and his son Will installing a camera in a tree hollow on their property. Side-on view of a hollow created by the McCoubries. A koala captured by a monitoring camera. NETTE and Andy McCoubrie are passionate environmentalists and conservationists who are dedicated to regenerating and preserving the bush on their 25-acre property in […]

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Strong wins for Magpies juniors and seniors
Sport

Strong wins for Magpies juniors and seniors

A TRIP to Woolgoolga failed to slow down the Magpies in Round 7 of the AFL North Coast senior season, with two strong wins to close out the Indigenous Round. The Port Macquarie senior women (31) defeated the Northern Beaches Blues (26) at Wiigulga Sports Complex on Saturday. Their performance was described as tough and […]

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20 Pindari Drive, Dunbogan, is on the market with Stone Real Estate
Property

20 Pindari Drive, Dunbogan, is on the market with Stone Real Estate

SET amongst the natural surrounds of Timbarra Estate, this inviting coastal residence captures the essence of relaxed Camden Haven living. Framed by a peaceful bush outlook and positioned just a short stroll from the beach via direct estate access, the home presents a lifestyle opportunity that feels both private and connected to nature. Designed across […]

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Community volunteers celebrated in Camden Haven
Community

Community volunteers celebrated in Camden Haven

CAMDEN Haven’s community heroes have been celebrated with a morning tea during National Volunteer Week. Sponsored by the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce and News Of The Area (NOTA), the celebration was hosted by Stone Real Estate in Laurieton. Organised by NOTA Client Account Manager Chantelle Ansell, the event recognised representatives of local organisations for […]

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Magpies ‘swoop’ into top spot in national bird count Magpies are Australia’s most-seen bird according to the latest national count. Photo: Kim Duggan.
National

Magpies ‘swoop’ into top spot in national bird count

THE results of the 12th national bird count are in, with the Australian Magpie taking out top spot. The Aussie Bird Count was held last October and saw a record breaking five million birds counted over one week. Organiser, Birdlife Australia, said 64,000 citizen scientists took part in the event. Half of all surveys included […]

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Camden Haven SES celebrated on Wear Orange Wednesday
National

Camden Haven SES celebrated on Wear Orange Wednesday

THE NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Camden Haven Unit was celebrated on “Wear Orange Wednesday” (20 May) with a dinner at Laurieton United Services Club. Celebrated annually during National Volunteer Week, Wear Orange Wednesday acknowledges the hard work and dedication of SES members across the state during extreme storms, floods and other emergencies. During the […]

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