April 20, 2026

Camden Haven News Of The Area

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Applications now open for Hastings Education Fund grants Daniel Hutchinson with his father Glen at the University of Newcastle.
School

Applications now open for Hastings Education Fund grants

APPLICATIONS for a Hastings Education Fund (HEF) grant close on 30 September. The fund was established to provide financial assistance to support local young people achieve their post-school education, training and vocation aspirations. A recent recipient of funding is Daniel Hutchinson, who completed his schooling at Hastings Secondary College’s Westport Campus in 2024. He is […]

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Kew Bowling Club Marg and Mick Ashford (Mixed Pairs Champions 2025-26).
Sport Results

Kew Bowling Club

24th AUGUST, 2025 Wednesday Social Bowls was washed out, so not much to report there. The raffle was still held, with voucher winners being Lyndsay Moran, Chicka Thompson, Jeff “Coyote” Willie and Rooster Darcy. The Friday Jackpot was finally drawn with the winners being Sparra Cheers, Carol Cheers, Paul Cini and Mark Hammond. The winners […]

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Hastings + Hinterland Town & Country Ball to support flood-affected farmers The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES.
Local News

Hastings + Hinterland Town & Country Ball to support flood-affected farmers

The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES. Jesse Webber from the organising team. Photo: file. THE “Hastings + Hinterland Town & Country Ball” will debut this year, raising vital funds for flood-affected farmers and agricultural businesses across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. The inaugural event will take […]

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Local actors take out Queensland festival award Judy Campbell, Bill Harrow, Wendy Bourne MP and adjudicator Tim Wynn. Photo: supplied.
Entertainment

Local actors take out Queensland festival award

BILL Harrow and Judy Campbell of the Harry and Pearl Ensemble have taken out second place for best comedy at the recent Ipswich One Act Play festival. It was for their original play “Edmund and June”. Fresh from their first place in Port Macquarie, Judy and Bill were thrilled with their result, as all competing […]

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Chamber of Commerce issues rally cry to reduce play space impact on Riverwalk Markets Residents of McLennan Street and market coordinator David Shorter (in white). Photo: supplied.
Local News

Chamber of Commerce issues rally cry to reduce play space impact on Riverwalk Markets

Residents of McLennan Street and market coordinator David Shorter (in white). Photo: supplied. The two proposed locations for the Laurieton Regional Play Space. TWO locations are on the table for Laurieton’s proposed Regional Play Space and both are set to impact the Riverwalk Markets. The largest area is on the McLennan Street end of Bruce […]

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$50m housing support package announced for residents impacted by recent flooding Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens and Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority. Photo: supplied.
Regional

$50m housing support package announced for residents impacted by recent flooding

THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding. Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority said, “We understand the community has been anxiously awaiting this package and we have been working […]

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Hardy Fletcher is Australia’s U14 and U16 bodyboarding champion Hardy Fletcher in action at the Australian Bodyboard Titles. Photo: @the_cachalot.
Sport

Hardy Fletcher is Australia’s U14 and U16 bodyboarding champion

Hardy Fletcher in action at the Australian Bodyboard Titles. Photo: @the_cachalot. Hardy said he was “stoked” to have family, friends and sponsors watching his double win. U14 and U16 Australian Bodyboarding Champion Hardy Fletcher with clubmate and U16 placegetter Ollie Milner. NORTH Haven’s Hardy Fletcher has pulled off a championship double at the Australian Bodyboard […]

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Port Macquarie residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
Local News

Port Macquarie residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media

PORT Macquarie and Camden Haven residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with […]

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Nominations open for Sunrise Hastings ports Awards Organisers and sponsors at the launch of the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards; Julie Garland, David Lane, Alistair Flower, Haydn Oriti, Cr Nik Lipovac, Stewart Dowrick and Peter Vane. Photo: supplied.
Sport

Nominations open for Sunrise Hastings ports Awards

NOMINATIONS are now open in the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards 2025. The collaborative effort between the Port Macquarie-Hastings Sporting Fund and the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise was launched on 15 August at the Port Macquarie Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC). The awards celebrate the achievements of local athletes and the valued contribution of […]

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Spring orchid show returns to LUSC
Entertainment, Event

Spring orchid show returns to LUSC

THE Camden Haven Orchid Society will hold their Annual Spring Show on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August in the Anzac Room of the Laurieton United Services Club. The show will be open to the public on Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Entry is $2.00, with children or students […]

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