ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin. Photo: @ACRRM4ruralhealth
THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]
North Coast ALC Councillor Diane Randall (centre) with participants at the 2025 Aboriginal Elders Olympics in Inverell. Photo: supplied.
REGISTRATIONS are open for the 24th annual Aboriginal Elders Olympics to be held on the North Coast in March. More than 200 Aboriginal Elders from across NSW will take part in the 2026 event. Set to take place in Yamba, the games will be hosted by the reigning champions, the Biirrinba Coastal Emus on Yaegl […]
Mary and Kevin Latham renewing their vows.
Mary and Kevin Latham renewing their vows. Mary and Kevin Latham with their marriage certificate on their wedding day. MARY and Kevin Latham of Kendall enjoyed a very special celebration over the weekend. Married on 7 January 1956, the couple returned to St John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Kendall to renew their vows on […]
175 Ivers Road, KewBedrooms 3, Bathrooms 2, Cars 8.Price Guide: Contact Sales Agent SPANNING an extraordinary 47.7 hectares (118 acres), 175 Ivers Road is a property that marries rural serenity with modern living, set against some of the region’s most striking natural landscapes. Nestled at the base of North Brother Mountain, the estate enjoys sweeping […]
The ‘Top Shop’ by Jan Wilson. Bonny Hills Art Prize display. AFTER five years the Bonny Hills Art Prize is firmly ensconced as an institution on the summer calendar for the Camden Haven region. This year saw 1000 locals and 200 tourists through the doors enjoying the incredible range of work on display. “Top Shop” […]
Local SLC volunteers are on hand to remind beachgoers to swim between the flags.
A TRAGIC drowning in the Camden Haven area recently has been a sombre reminder to the entire community of the potential danger lurking at unpatrolled beaches. To remind the community of this, the Camden Haven Surf Lifesaving Club held a beach safety and rip awareness demonstration at the club premises at North Haven on Saturday […]
Bronte Hayes 25cm. Col Trenaman 37.5cm. Max Hayes 27.5cm. Sarah Hutchinson 37cm. Max Oxenbridge 32cm. THE 2026 Laurieton United Services Fishing Club Bonanza saw a massive turnout, bringing together locals and visitors for an unforgettable celebration of the sport. The weigh-in was a true highlight, with a lively crowd cheering on anglers as they showcased […]
The award winning and talented Mal and Sharon Salter. Photo: supplied.
WELL known local performers Mal and Sharon Salter have been inducted into the Australian Country Music Stars of Fame, joining celebrated artists including Slim Dusty, Chad Morgan and Jimmy Little. “We weren’t expecting this award and when we heard the news, we [were] shocked at first and then very proud to receive it,” Sharon told […]
Camden Haven Girls Club founder Maddison Weinert.
MADDISON Weinert, 26, a Lakewood resident leads a very busy life juggling wedding planning, family, settling into her first home with her fiancé, and her work as a provisional psychologist. Following her relocation to the area from Melbourne in late 2025, she found that her life was missing social interaction with women of her own […]
