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Buddhist monks journey to Lorne for Almsgiving ceremony

Ajahn Bom and Ajahn Noi exploring the Lorne property of Tin Tin Nu and Ian Oxenford. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Ajahn Por, Ajahn Noi and Ajahn Bom during the Almsgiving ceremony. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Members of the Buddhist community of Camden Haven with monks Ajahn Por, Ajahn Noi and Ajahn Bom. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Ajahn Bom. […]

Regional

‘The physical scars are there for all to see’: floods the focus of Penfold’s first speech

THE ongoing challenges of the May floods were the focus of Alison Penfold’s first speech to Federal Parliament on Wednesday 30 July. Ms Penfold was elected the new Nationals MP for Lyne on 3 May. The poll was yet to be officially declared when record flooding hit parts of the electorate, claiming lives and livestock, […]

Community

Billabong Zoo farewells much-loved snow leopard Khumbu

Khumbu was a favourite with Zoo staff and visitors. Photos: supplied. BILLABONG Zoo’s snow leopard Khumbu passed away peacefully on 3 August at the age of 21, surrounded by the keepers who had cared for him for the past 10 years. “Khumbu holds a special place in our history as our […]

Community

SES springs into action with more wet weather on the way

The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads and private properties. Photos: CHSES. The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads and private properties. Photos: CHSES. The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads […]

Community

Camden Haven groups among electorate’s community grants recipients

THE Camden Haven Rural Fire Brigade and Harrington Bowling Club and Public School have received the largest of the just announced Community Building Partnership Grants for the Port Macquarie electorate. MP Robert Dwyer said 22 community groups across Harrington, the Camden Haven and Hastings will share in $450,000. The State Government funds will deliver much […]

Dorin's Drawin'

Tariff Fire

School

Camden Haven and Hastings schools sign historic MOU to improve Aboriginal student outcomes

Representatives of North Haven Public School and Camden Haven High School were among the educators who signed the MOU. Photos: supplied. Representatives of North Haven Public School and Camden Haven High School were among the educators who signed the MOU. Photos: supplied. Indigenous students were among those from across the Hastings who attended the historic […]

Sport

Camden Haven rugby league teams achieve success at the state level

Angus Grieve and Beau Sambrook defending the line. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Angus Bowman on the burst. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Team Captain Logan Bes in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Matt Smith steamrolling into the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. CAMDEN Haven High School’s u14 and u18 rugby league teams both made it to the final 16 of […]

Fishing

A hint of Spring and a wet weekend ahead

THE weather is shifting, and there’s a definite change in the air. After a few spectacular days this week of warm sunny days that felt like a glimpse of spring, another wet weekend is on the horizon, anglers should prepare for another rainy weekend. Down in the Camden Haven River region, the fishing has been […]

Community, Event, School

St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo

Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Airlie, Chloe and Laura designed the Koala Conservation App. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Bob, Wil, James and Jack working to reduce drowning risks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Stage 3 students of St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS) at Laurieton are addressing real-world problems […]