May 2, 2026
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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Hastings businesses encouraged to apply for grants to install EV charging station MP Robert Dwyer and Phil Cassegrain with some of the EV charging stations at Cassegrain Wines. Photo: supplied.
Local News

Hastings businesses encouraged to apply for grants to install EV charging station

THE PUSH for clean transport means grants are available for Hastings businesses wanting to install electric vehicle fast-charging stations. Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer is encouraging local businesses to apply for funding, now available under Round 4 of the NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy. The program has been updated to better reflect its long-term […]

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Government’s Koala Baseline Survey results questioned A paddock to the north-east of Kyogle, which is claimed to have a koala density higher than the best habitat in the GKNP. Photo: NEFA.
Local News

Government’s Koala Baseline Survey results questioned

THE North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) has questioned the NSW Government’s Koala baseline assessments, saying that a review has found the Government’s models of koala densities broad and inaccurate. This includes claims that cleared paddocks near Kyogle have higher densities of koalas than the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). NEFA says the survey results, often […]

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Illegal, high-power e-bikes to be crushed in crackdown NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes. Photo: NSW Police.
Police

Illegal, high-power e-bikes to be crushed in crackdown

POLICE will get extra powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes that officials say are fuelling anti-social behaviour. Mirroring a move made in WA, NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes including so-called ‘fat bikes’ and other throttle-only devices. The move responded to a controversial social media video that showed a group […]

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Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley an Aboriginal Woman of the Year finalist
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Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley an Aboriginal Woman of the Year finalist

DR AUNTY Rhonda Radley has been named a finalist for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year. The awards celebrate trailblazers, changemakers and role models from across NSW, with winners to be announced on Thursday 5 March. Dr Aunty Rhonda’s life and work reflects a deep and enduring connection to Country, culture and community across the […]

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