SWEET Tooth Marshmallows, a growing name in artisan confectionery, has received national recognition after its Raspberry Marshmallows won a Bronze Medal at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Awards. The handcrafted treats are the creation of 14-year-old Patrick Dale, who has already made a mark in the gourmet food world with his modern take on the […]
Mimi Dickens shared photos of a red-bellied black snake at the camel rides entrance to Lighthouse Beach.
Snakes on the move around the Hastings as mating season begins
Mimi Dickens shared photos of a red-bellied black snake at the camel rides entrance to Lighthouse Beach. Stuart Johnson of Reptile Solutions bags a red-bellied black snake. Photo: supplied. Mark Worthington has had two close encounters with a brown snake; one at Oxley Beach this week and the other on the North Shore. Mark Worthington […]
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By contributing to Aussie Battlers Camden Haven, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, every individual can play a part in carrying forward this invaluable community service.
CHARITY FEATURE: No one is left behind with Aussie Battlers
By contributing to Aussie Battlers Camden Haven, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, every individual can play a part in carrying forward this invaluable community service. By contributing to Aussie Battlers Camden Haven, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, every individual can play a part in carrying forward this invaluable community […]
The Lake Cathie women’s A-grade side is going for glory on Saturday. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Seniors football finals to be decided on Saturday
CAMDEN Haven clubs are well represented as the Football Mid North Coast senior season draws to a close. Grand Finals will be held on Saturday, 27 September at Findlay (men’s) and Dixie (women’s) parks in Port Macquarie. Lake Cathie plays Camden Haven Redbacks in the women’s B-grade Grand Final, with kick-off at 12:30pm at Dixie […]
Mid North Coast flood recovery continues four months later
FOUR months after the devastating May floods on the Mid North Coast there is still a lot of work to do. Susie George, Executive Director Regional Delivery with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, has been on the ground in Nambucca Heads, Kempsey and Taree this week. ”The focus now is on getting out to people through […]
Taking a front seat is Judith Jackson, Treasurer; and standing up for small business are committee members Barbara Smith and Edgard Lopez, Vice President Veronica Lind, President Alison Carroll and Secretary Lyn Richardson. Photo: supplied.
MBF launches new leadership and free events for Small Business Month
OCTOBER marks Small Business Month in NSW, and Port Macquarie’s Micro Business Forum (MBF) is celebrating with a new leadership team and two free community events. MBF elected a refreshed committee of local business leaders on 17 September, to drive its mission of supporting micro and small business owners across the Hastings. The 2025 committee […]
OPINION: The moral culpability of ignoring climate change
SHOCKED and grieving, she laid her ruined wedding dress on the muddied, mangled pile of treasured belongings. Emergency volunteers bore witness, absorbing her heartbreak while valiantly hosing stinking mud and river slime from her waterlogged home. Unforgiving torrents of floodwaters, fuelled by ‘atmospheric rivers’, left mountains of precious possessions disintegrating in landfill. Tragically, lives and […]
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KCC Men’s Golf Report
THURSDAY KCC men played Stableford, sponsored by MORGAN FINANCIAL. Best in singles were Steve James (A-38), David Christensen (B-41) and Steve Hoffman (C-39). The unlucky losers on countback were Dean Myers, Wayne Fuller and Keith Jackson. In the 4BBB best were Ron Rolfe and Garry Ryan (48) from Phil Creer and Peter Johnson (c/b). Saturday […]
