June 11, 2025

Camden Haven News Of The Area

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Doctor dumps party to run as Independent Former National Party member Dr Warwick Yonge is running as an Independent in next Saturday’s Port Macquarie by-election.
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Doctor dumps party to run as Independent

THE Port Macquarie doctor dumped as the National Party’s candidate in next week’s by-election is now running as an Independent. Dr Yonge said he was “sacked” on Wednesday 12 February, just days after his pre-selection, over “unsubstantiated allegations”. Hannam Vale farmer Sean Gleeson was later installed as his replacement. In a statement announcing his decision […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Enhanced customer experience at Ritchies Boambee The new-look Ritchies Boambee store.
BUSINESS SHOWCASE

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Enhanced customer experience at Ritchies Boambee

RITCHIES Boambee has officially re-launched following an extensive renovation, bringing a fresh and enhanced shopping experience to the local community. The upgrade introduces new departments, an expanded product range, and improved store features designed to provide greater convenience, quality, and value. The newly renovated supermarket now offers an expanded fresh food selection, with key additions […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Hairhouse expands to Coffs Harbour Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio.
BUSINESS SHOWCASE

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Hairhouse expands to Coffs Harbour

A LEADING brand with over 30 years’ experience, Hairhouse is officially opening its newest location at Park Beach Plaza next week. The grand opening is on Thursday 13 March. Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio. “Healthy hair starts at Hairhouse,” the team said. […]

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Lake Cathie footballers gear up for new playing opportunities in 2025 Senior men’s coach Shaun Buckley, captain Sam Wilson, senior women’s captain Olivia Mara and senior women’s coach Craig Bulmer.
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Lake Cathie footballers gear up for new playing opportunities in 2025

LAKE Cathie Football Club (LCFC) is gearing up for an exciting season in 2025 with the announcement of new playing opportunities for senior women’s and men’s sides. The Lake Cathie senior men’s side will enter the Football Mid North Coast Zone Premier League in first grade, while their female counterparts will compete in the inaugural […]

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Cooper Barnes takes charge at Bridgestone GR86 Championship Cooper Barnes in the driver’s seat.
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Cooper Barnes takes charge at Bridgestone GR86 Championship

BONNY Hills speedster Cooper Barnes is turning heads on the motorsport circuit after recent performances in the Bridgestone GR86 Championships in New Zealand. The series features a competitive field of 25 cars, featuring drivers from Australia and New Zealand, who compete over six rounds. The competition began on 22 November 2024 at Taupo International Motorsport […]

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Kew Bowling Club Frank Raczka and Chicka Thompson - Winners of Monday Monthly Pairs.
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Kew Bowling Club

3rd MARCH, 2025 In Wednesday Social Bowls Dave Harvey and Steve McGregor claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Howard Burrows, Reggie Robb and Rod Quirk. Voucher winners were Bob Carr, Ian Hodgkinson, Dave Harvey, Steve McGregor and Dave Jones. In the Friday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Brian Kirkwood, Ian Hodgkinson and […]

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Rough seas but young surfers impress at Reflections Cadet Cup in Bonny Hills Organisers were impressed by the competitors' attitudes and skills, like those of Coffs Harbour’s Jarrah White.
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Rough seas but young surfers impress at Reflections Cadet Cup in Bonny Hills

CYCLONE Alfred made its presence felt at Rainbow Beach in Bonny Hills last weekend, where 85 of the state’s best young surfers tackled rough ocean conditions in the Reflections Cadet Cup. One of the highlights was a workshop run by World Surf League contender Callum Robson. Supported by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Robson attended the event […]

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Letter to the Editor: Fear campaigns work
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Fear campaigns work

DEAR News Of The Area, THE NSW National (Mining) Party has been making a lot of noise lately about “youth crime”. In their quest for relevance they have chosen a campaign against a group that we all have a legitimate right to fear: young people! I blame rock and roll myself but that might be […]

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