Police will "throw the book" at anyone found looting as NSW residents continue their flood recovery. Photo: Adam Oswell/AAP PHOTOS.
Police warn against looting in flood-stricken towns
POLICE are pouring resources into Australia’s flood-ravaged towns to prevent a breakdown in law and order after two men were arrested for alleged looting. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell said extra officers were on the beat in NSW’s mid-north coast and Hunter regions after the men, both aged 20, were arrested for allegedly stealing […]
Young referees Blake Higgins, Hayden Ellis, Rhys Culter, Josh Oliver, Zac Hooligan, Darby Moore, and Ella Herbert. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography
TackleReady gala day offers ‘invaluable’ experience for young referees
Young referees Blake Higgins, Hayden Ellis, Rhys Culter, Josh Oliver, Zac Hooligan, Darby Moore, and Ella Herbert. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography Junior referee Darby Moore in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Junior referee Blake Higgins taking charge. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography JUNIOR referees took centre stage at the TackleReady Day organised by the Camden Haven Eagles JRLFC at […]
Authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the recent natural disaster through fake fundraising appeals. Photo: NSW SES.
Scamming behaviour tipped to spike following natural disaster
PREDATORY scammer activity is predicted to skyrocket in the wake of the recent rains and flood disasters. In the aftermath of severe flooding, the State Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts. As communities recover and rebuild, authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the situation through fake […]
Soggy but safe, and eager for more locals to take advantage of the koala tree giveaway.
Koalas ‘safe’ as hospital’s tree giveaway continues
ALL the furry residents of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and Guulabaa Visitor Centre are safe after last week’s deluge. “Despite the extreme weather, our dedicated koala care team has been onsite every day to ensure they’re protected, well-fed with fresh leaves, and closely monitored,” a spokesperson from Koala Conservation Australia told News Of The […]
Camden Haven SES responding to extreme weather call-outs. Photos: SES.
Over 100 call-outs but SES says Camden Haven ‘dodged a bullet’
Camden Haven SES responding to extreme weather call-outs. Photos: SES. Camden Haven SES responding to extreme weather call-outs. Photos: SES. A rare break for the unit’s volunteers. THE Camden Haven branch of the SES responded to over 100 calls for help during the recent extreme weather. This came just 48 hours after the entire unit […]
The Big Screen
THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025. Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney. It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted […]
Players, umpires and coaches from the Kendall Tennis Club’s summer competition. Photos: supplied.
Kendall Tennis Club celebrates successful Junior Summer Friday competition
Players, umpires and coaches from the Kendall Tennis Club’s summer competition. Photos: supplied. KENDALL Tennis Club celebrated the successful completion of its Junior Summer Friday competition on 16 May. The competition is divided into three divisions – Orange Ball, Green Ball and A Grade – using the Coloured Ball Rating (CBR Rating) system introduced by […]
Legal Hypothetical: Mutual Wills challenged in Supreme Court
PETER and Penny have a daughter, Diane and a son, Daniel. Peter and Penny purchase a home in which to live with Daniel. The property is registered in Daniel’s name. Later, Daniel moves-out and Peter and Penny continue to reside in the property. Peter and Penny enter into a Deed with Daniel to the effect […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, THE other night, my brother-in-law invited himself over for dinner. However, I had not prepared enough for him (as he was unannounced), and he got annoyed and left. Now he won’t reply to either my husband’s or my messages. How do you suggest I go about this? Normine B Dear Normine, I’m picking […]
