Ray Vasukinausori, Tarai Kubukawa and Semi Kubunavanua rolled up their sleeves to help rebuild lives and communities. Photo: supplied. Ray Vasukinausori and Tarai Kubukawa install new windows as they rebuild homes one frame at a time. Photo: supplied. SAMARITAN’S Purse officially wrapped-up more than 9000 hours of hands-on flood disaster response, on Tuesday 1 July. […]
FIVE Mid North Coast rescuers have been named as finalists in the 2025 NSW Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA), honouring their outstanding service and commitment to community safety. Announced by Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib at a special event at Parliament House, the awards recognise 28 finalists across NSW. The local finalists are: […]
Local dairy farmer Tim Bale at the launch with Robert Dwyer MP and Panthers General Manager John Fearnley. Photo: supplied.
A GRASSROOTS fundraising campaign to support local dairy farmers devastated by recent floods, was launched on Monday 30 June by Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer. “The recent severe flooding has had a devastating impact on our local communities, including the dairy farmers in the Manning and Hastings region,” he said. “These hardworking families are […]
FLOOD-AFFECTED communities of the Mid North Coast came together to rally for Category D disaster funding at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday 29 June. Residents, farmers and business owners united in a call for urgent recovery support, including increased flood relief payments for primary producers from $25,000 to the maximum $75,000. A free community BBQ, provided […]
Hastings Valley Archery Club, a potential contender for a grant.
NOT-FOR-PROFITS schools and councils are being encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program, which is now open and offering between $50,000 and $300,000 to fund community-focused projects. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp said the Clubgrants Category 3 Fund is an excellent opportunity to secure funding for projects that make a lasting impact […]
A recently received scam email. A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA. THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline. Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the […]
NEW data reveals rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and retail theft have increased in NSW over the last two years. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report on 13 major criminal offences. Stealing from a motor vehicle was the only major offence to show a significant decline […]
Paul and Amy are ready for chats, games and a feed by the smiley bus. Photo: supplied.
Paul and Amy are ready for chats, games and a feed by the smiley bus. Photo: supplied. Social worker and co-founder of 4YP Paul Condon. Photo: supplied. Amy Trotter is all smiles for the youth program. Photo: supplied. LOCAL teenagers across the Hastings region are finding a new source of connection, support, and fun, all […]
Cowper MP Pat Conaghan and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
THE Liberal and National parties are continuing calls for Federal and State governments to urgently amend Category C and D disaster recovery funding to the maximum thresholds of $50,000 for small businesses and $75,000 for primary producers. Local MPs say the current $25,000 threshold is simply not enough, however Labor Ministers have urged primary producers […]
Community at 3 volunteers giving back to the community.
Donations of goods are being accepted as part of the Winter Appeal. Donations of goods are being accepted as part of the Winter Appeal. Community at 3 volunteers giving back to the community. AS the chill of winter settles over the Camden Haven, the spirit of giving is alive and well – thanks to the […]
