THERE are people in our community who go about their day without fuss or praise, quietly making life better for those around them. Brenda Green is one of those people. At 83 years young, Brenda has called the Camden Haven home for most of her life. She grew up in Herons Creek as one of […]
‘The Last Lap’: RSCPA to host final Million Paws Walk fundraiser
PORT Macquarie RSPCA is inviting the community to join them for the final lap of their Million Paws Walk. After 30 years of branches around the country raising $17m to fight animal cruelty, this will be the event’s last. The decision to hang up the leash was due to cost-of-living pressures and the rise in […]
Laurieton picnic raises awareness of epilepsy impacts
AWARENESS of the impacts of epilepsy was raised at a Teddy Bears Picnic in Laurieton on Sunday, 6 April. Hosted by the Little Red Van cafe, the event provided a chance for community members to picnic together, along with their bears, and raise funds for the Paediatric Ward at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. Food items […]
Hooked On: Wet weather doesn’t dampen fishing spirits
WHILE the Mid North Coast has experienced a significant downpour for what feels like a few months, local anglers know a bit of rain is often beneficial for the waterways in the long run, though some sunny days would certainly be appreciated. Unfortunately, the forecast suggests continued wet conditions for the rest of May. The […]
More funding available for war memorials in NSW
APPLICATIONS for the Community War Memorials Fund 2025/26 are open, with $250,000 in funding available for the protection and conservation of war memorials. The program supports the conservation, repair and protection of local memorials throughout NSW. “Our war memorials are the cornerstones of commemoration on Anzac Day and other important days that honour the service […]
Boaters urged to remain vigilant on NSW waterways
MARINE Rescue NSW is reminding boaters to remain vigilant on the state’s waterways, despite the official boating season concluding on Anzac Day. Commissioner Alex Barrell said incidents and emergencies could happen at any time, on any day. “Even though the boating season is coming to an end, the risk never goes away. Always check and […]
How to honour our defence forces on one of the most important days on the national calendar
Rhys Birrane of Club Lake Cathie and Alistair Flower of Flower Hotels will be encouraging patrons to “shout a veteran a beer”. Photos: supplied. The Cenotaph at the end of Horton Street, Port Macquarie. Photo: Sue Stephenson. VETERANS and serving defence force personnel have been busy steaming their suits and polishing their […]

‘Mountain to climb’ for PM as Labor ascends in polling
A LABOR majority is becoming increasingly likely as the prime minister declares he’s in for the long haul, but a vast number of voters remain undecided. Recent polls show Labor gaining momentum, widening the two-party preferred gap and putting a majority government in reach as the coalition campaign falters. Labor is ahead 54.5 to 45.5 […]
Frog ID Week recordings help identify new species
RESULTS from Australia’s biggest annual frog count, hosted by the Australian Museum last November, have helped inform the scientific description of at least eight new frog species. FrogID coordinator Nadiah Roslan said, “FrogID acoustic data (audio recordings) were used alongside morphology and genetic data to describe these species as new to science.” With over 1.1 […]

A week of political announcements in Lyne
IT has been another big week of campaigning in the seat of Lyne, so here is a summary of the releases received by Camden Haven News Of The Area. Nationals candidate Alison Penfold has committed to establishing an Urgent Care Clinic “as soon as possible” in Taree if the Coalition is elected. Ms Penfold also […]