THERE was plenty of laughter, dancing and friendship on Thursday, 30 July, as Community at 3 held its Annual Volunteers’ Morning Tea at The Jetty Café, Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC), to thank the amazing volunteers who give so much to the Camden Haven community. Most people know Community at 3 for its free weekly […]
HOMELESSNESS Awareness Week was marked with a range of services and organisations set up on Town Green in Port Macquarie on Friday 7 August. There was a warm, welcoming buzz with stall holders mingling, Rotary Club West hosting a BBQ, Make a Difference serving coffee, a drumming circle as part of the YPSpace, music, raffles […]
FOR Ben Cudmore, giving back to the community isn’t just something he does – it’s become his life’s purpose. A born and bred Port Macquarie local, Ben has proudly called the region home his entire life. He’s a devoted husband, father of three, founder of Unstoppable Community, co-founder of Self Seen, a floor and wall […]
Participants at the Visions for Healthy Country forum. Photo: Supplied.
ABORIGINAL organisations from across the North Coast gathered at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre to share knowledge, celebrate progress and strengthen partnerships through the Visions for Healthy Country project. The forum brought together Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Traditional Owner groups, industry representatives and project partners to discuss Aboriginal-led land management and environmental stewardship. Funded by the […]
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-to-access area. […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS letter in response to Peter Williams (‘Looking for a Party that will put people first’, Coffs Coast NOTA, 7/8/26). Peter, thank you for your response. I am well aware that I won’t have much influence on your thinking, but there are issues with your assertions that need to be […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WITH respect to the article ‘Paths to safety’/’ePetition calling for safer footpaths goes live’ (Camden Haven News Of The Area, 7/8/2026), I would like to thank News Of The Area and highlight the overwhelming support from the community, especially within Kendall. When I first raised the idea to the community […]
The children’s chorus for ‘Don Giovanni’ backstage at The Glasshouse.
FIFTEEN talented young singers from the Port Macquarie region had an unforgettable moment in the spotlight when they performed alongside Opera Australia’s cast in ‘Don Giovanni’ at the Glasshouse on Saturday 8 August. The Children’s Chorus has become a much-loved part of Opera Australia’s regional touring productions, connecting local communities with world-class performing arts while […]
A Marine Rescue boat. Photo: Supplied by Marine Rescue Camden Haven.
DESPITE being only halfway through the year, Marine Rescue Camden Haven have already completed 11 search and rescue missions, exceeding the eight missions recorded across all of 2025, with those operations helping return 19 adults and nine children to safety. Over the same period, volunteers monitored 510 logged-on voyages, compared with 708 for the whole […]
BARRY Sainsbury, his wife Doreen and four of their children moved to the Camden Haven in 1972. As a postmaster Barry had done numerous three-year stints in various NSW locales and the family was more than ready to put down roots. Mr Sainsbury, who celebrated his 90th birthday this week, oversaw the opening of the […]
