Lauren and Dylan with Asha, Ruby and Raimy.
Lauren and Dylan with Asha, Ruby and Raimy. The proposal at the salon was the perfect surprise. SOME love stories could happen anywhere, but every now and then one feels destined to belong to a particular place. For Dylan Gould and Lauren Molloy, that place is the Camden Haven. The couple met in July 2023 […]
Emergency response group members attend search and rescue training. Photo: Olivia Katz / IFAW.
Emergency response group members attend search and rescue training. Photo: Olivia Katz / IFAW. Training with plush animals. Photo: Olivia Katz / IFAW. CRITICAL training is being rolled out to help wildlife groups better prepare for bushfire emergencies. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is launching its wildlife search and rescue training course in […]
President Luke Hadfield and Vice President Terry Mulligan.
THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to “representing the full spectrum of the region’s business community” following its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). President Luke Hadfield reflected on the Chamber’s progress over the past twelve months at the AGM, highlighting renewed stability, stronger advocacy, and a more inclusive focus across all […]
A NEW deputy mayor was elected at the October meeting of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, following the conclusion of Councillor Lauren Edwards’ term. Unlike the mayoral position, which is decided by popular vote at council elections, the deputy mayor is chosen annually by councillors. This year, Councillor Nik Lipovac was elected to the role. Cr Lipovac […]
A BAREFOOT bowls fundraiser will be held on Saturday, 1 November at Club North Haven for 10-year-old local Ivy Latham, with money raised going towards her ongoing medical costs. Described by her mother Melisa Iping as smart, spunky, determined and very headstrong, Ivy is like any other girl her age except that she was born […]
Leo Clayton from the Mental Health Commission, MNCLHD’s Sarah Fox, Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Coordinator Sage Green, MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong, member of the Lived Experience of Suicide Group (LEOS) Lea Harvey, Kelly Saidey from Lifeline Mid Coast, Senior Peer Worker Karen Miller, Vanessa Brunker from the Mental Health Commission and Consumer Partnership Coordinator Nicholas Kosseris.
MID NORTH COAST Local Health District (MNCLHD) has officially opened a purpose-built Safe Haven building in Port Macquarie, providing a safe space and immediate support for people who are experiencing mental health distress. Safe Havens are non-clinical settings that offer support in a calm and welcoming environment as an alternative to attending a hospital emergency […]
RENTAL vacancy rates across NSW remain critically low, deepening the housing crisis and leaving tenants competing for limited homes. New analysis from the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) shows that in September, many regions recorded vacancy rates below two percent. The Mid-North Coast sat at 1.6 percent, by comparison Coffs Harbour is at 1.5 […]
THE State Government is currently finalising a business case for staged intersection upgrades along the Oxley Highway between John Oxley Drive and Hastings River Drive. This update was provided in NSW Parliament by Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Transport and Roads Anna Watson on Thursday, 23 October, following a speech by Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer […]
Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied.
The inaugural event was a huge success. Photo: supplied. Log wrestling is always a highlight. Photo: supplied. The popular Highland Dancing. Photo: supplied. Dressing up is always fun. Photo: supplied. WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Saturday, 8 November, starting at 9am. The event, now in its […]
