Sandy Waser is passionate about giving back to the Camden Haven community.
AFTER holidaying in the Camden Haven region for years, Sandy Waser made the move to Port Macquarie in 2014 from South Australia. With strong memories of visiting family and falling in love with the area’s natural beauty and warm sense of community, it wasn’t long before she began finding ways to give back. “I grew […]
Luke Hadfield.
BORN and bred in Bonny Hills, Luke Hadfield is Camden Haven through and through. From early days at the beach and exploring the bush, Luke now fills a variety of vital community roles. “I honestly can’t remember when I first started getting involved in the community – it’s just something I’ve always done,” he said. […]
‘Bookie’ Jo Borger. Photo: Bill Harrow.
LOCAL “bookie” Jo Borger has been fielding at the local horses for the past two years. Bookmaking is in her blood. Her Mum Kerrie was a bookie for 30 years and was the first female to be registered with the NSW Bookmakers’ Co-op. Jo remembers going to the races from the age of five. When […]
Volunteers have tirelessly worked to restore key habitats in Crowdy Bay National Park.
A DEDICATED team of local landcare groups and volunteers has contributed more than $240,000 worth of labour towards the restoration of key habitats in Crowdy Bay National Park. Eighteen volunteers attended the National Parks Association’s (NPA) annual bush regeneration camp in June, coinciding with the conclusion of a four-year $127,000 grant from the NSW Environmental […]
RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]
DISINTERESTED in the limelight, Camden Haven’s Graham Lee spends his days quietly helping out his community. “I just want to get on with helping where I can,” he said humbly. Telling NOTA about his life’s journey, Graham reflects on an upbringing typical of the era. “I grew up in a family of six,” Graham said. […]
Moonee Beach near Coffs Harbour. Photo: Coffs Coast.
MEMBERS of the Kendall Boatshed kayaking group set off on their latest multi-day “away” paddle last month, this time heading north to the tranquil surrounds of Moonee Beach near Coffs Harbour. With kayaks, bikes, caravans and camping gear in tow, 20 paddlers set up base camp and gathered around the fire pit beneath a vivid […]
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 […]
