October 16, 2026
Red and yellow flags signal the start of surf lifesaving season at Camden Haven The Raising of the Flags brought together volunteers from all eight Mid North Coast Branch clubs. Photo: Supplied.
Community, Local News

Red and yellow flags signal the start of surf lifesaving season at Camden Haven

THE red and yellow flags are back on our beaches, marking the start of the 2026–27 surf lifesaving season and a familiar sign that summer is on its way. For Camden Haven, the annual Raising of the Flags is a chance to recognise the volunteers who give their weekends and public holidays to help keep […]

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Rate rise puts pressure on Camden Haven households, housing and businesses Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock announces the decision to increase the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.6 per cent. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP Image.
Business, Community, Government, Local News, National

Rate rise puts pressure on Camden Haven households, housing and businesses

MORTGAGE holders, home buyers and businesses that rely on discretionary spending are among those expected to feel the effects of this week’s Reserve Bank decision. The RBA increased the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.6 per cent on Tuesday. While the decision was made for the national economy, its effects will be felt […]

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Cattai Wetlands open after extended closure A Comb-crested Jacana at home in the Cattai Wetlands. Photo: MidCoast Council.
Community, Government, Local News

Cattai Wetlands open after extended closure

ONE of the Myall Coast’s most valued natural attractions, the Cattai Wetlands and its iconic boardwalk network, has reopened following an extended closure brought about by significant damage during the May 2025 flood event. Following the successful completion of repair works, the boardwalks are now safe and accessible, allowing residents and visitors to once again […]

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Laurieton Rotary Club’s $500 grant was no hollow gesture Community @ 3’s Theo Hazelgrove was a grant recipient. It was presented by John Saunders, of the Rotary Club of Laurieton. Photo: Laurieton Rotary Club.
Community, Local News

Laurieton Rotary Club’s $500 grant was no hollow gesture

EARLIER this year, the Rotary Club of Laurieton made a $500 donation to citizen scientists Nette and Andy McCoubrie, founders of The Hollow Project in Dunbogan. The money went towards the purchase of a wildlife camera used to monitor animal activity at 40 tree hollows. “The club is supporting important local research and conservation work,” […]

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Meet the faces behind your news
Community, Local News

Meet the faces behind your news

Chris Karas Contributing Sports Reporter Camden Haven News Of The Area Port Macquarie News Of The Area Port Stephens News Of The Area CHRIS Karas has reached a 50-year milestone in sports journalism. In that time he has covered sports including rugby league, cricket, Australian Rules, netball, golf, rugby, soccer, hockey, athletics, swimming, basketball, baseball, […]

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Camden Haven High School scores at NSW RoboCup Members of the Camden Haven High robotics team with Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer. Photo: Supplied.
Local News, Regional, School

Camden Haven High School scores at NSW RoboCup

CAMDEN Haven High School’s Team Tazor recently finished runners-up in the 2026 RoboCup Junior NSW State Competition, which was held at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool. The team defeated every side during the preliminary rounds, only to falter in the grand final when a wiring fault ruled them out of contention. The Year 11 […]

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Port teen gets inside view of democracy at National Youth Parliament
Community, Government, Local News, School

Port teen gets inside view of democracy at National Youth Parliament

PORT Macquarie teenager Hunter Davis was among 150 students from across Australia chosen for this year’s National Youth Parliament. He was selected from nearly 3000 applicants, representing the federal electorate of Cowper in an immersive five-day program that included simulated parliamentary debates, hands-on learning experiences, and workshops with parliamentary leaders. A MacKillop College student, Davis […]

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Lens and Laughter the secret to enjoying photography
Community, Local News

Lens and Laughter the secret to enjoying photography

FOR 20 years, Hastings Photography Group has been combining socialising with encouraging its members to foster a passion for capturing images. Long-time member John Upton enjoys photographing still-life and landscapes. For newbies, he recommends forgetting about the technical aspects. Instead ‘get your eye in’ first, he says. The group’s 50-plus members meet on each Wednesday […]

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Police seize 36 illegal e-bikes under new legislation The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force.
Community, Local News, Police

Police seize 36 illegal e-bikes under new legislation

The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW […]

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