THE Camden Haven Museum has received a welcome boost with the replacement of three chairs and a new television, made possible by a $1225 grant from the Kendall Op-Shop. The Kendall Op-Shop has long been a supporter of the Camden Haven Historical Society, which operates the museum. Past contributions have helped fund computers and display […]
Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography.
Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography. Visitors viewing the ‘Reflections’ exhibition at the Port Macquarie Museum. PORT Macquarie’s Historical Society has been named the inaugural recipient of the History Council of NSW History Week Award. The new award highlights the important work of grassroots organisations, often […]
A TARGETED graffiti attack has left a Port Macquarie business owner disappointed and concerned about what he sees as a growing problem in the community. Alan Stone, of Coastal Realty Strata, arrived at work last week to find his shopfront window defaced with bright orange graffiti. The words were sprawled across the glass, leaving him […]
Enzo Micallef had a fantastic weekend fishing with his dad, landing everything from mulloway to snapper. Enzo Micallef had a fantastic weekend fishing with his dad, landing everything from mulloway to snapper. A PORTION of the Port Macquarie northern breakwall has recently collapsed, and offshore boaters are advised to exercise extreme caution in the area. […]
A new gym program is one of the many ways that Endeavour Clubhouse helps its members to develop new friendships, skills and community connections.
ENDEAVOUR Mental Health Recovery Clubhouse in Port Macquarie is celebrating its 10th year of supporting people living with mental illness. The anniversary coincides with a new report highlighting the urgent need for stronger community-based mental health support. A recent government report on loneliness found that “about 15 percent of people in NSW feel lonely ‘often’, […]
Melbourne dad Trent Robertson. Oli, who battled stage 4 neuroblastoma at just two years old. TO mark the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Melbourne dad Trent Robertson will embark on the most challenging journey of his life – running 10 marathons and cycling 1,200km in just 30 days. He will raise vital funds for […]
Matt with the Lions Wauchope volunteers. Photo: supplied.
Matt with the Lions Wauchope volunteers. Photo: supplied. Darran from IGA at Wauchope cheers on Matt. Photo: supplied. THE Hastings community turned out in support of cyclist Matt Hockings as he passed through the region on his 1000km charity ride for R U OK? – the charity raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. […]
Camden Haven UHA executive committee members (front) Margaret Bardon, Alayne Menzies, (back) Bronwyne Guymer, Lynne Dick, Sandra Denne, Steph Wright, Dee Hunter, Janet Haddrick, Tina Angela and Kathy Geary.
Camden Haven UHA executive committee members (front) Margaret Bardon, Alayne Menzies, (back) Bronwyne Guymer, Lynne Dick, Sandra Denne, Steph Wright, Dee Hunter, Janet Haddrick, Tina Angela and Kathy Geary. Lynne Dick receives her 15-year service badge from North East Regional Representative for the UHA Dee Hunter. Edith Lane is presented with her 15-year service badge […]
Around 120 family members and friends attended last year’s event.
LAURIETON will once again host the Choosing Hope Walk, an event dedicated to honouring and remembering babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. The walk will be held on Sunday 12 October at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC). The community event offers bereaved families a chance to reflect, connect and find comfort among […]
