October 16, 2026

Camden Haven News Of The Area

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Hastings stars shine as community raises more than $285,000 The Stars of Hastings 2026 cast and event team, including Stars, dance teachers, MCs, judges and crew, celebrate raising more than $285,000 for Cancer Council NSW. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography.
Community, Health, Local News

Hastings stars shine as community raises more than $285,000

The Stars of Hastings 2026 cast and event team, including Stars, dance teachers, MCs, judges and crew, celebrate raising more than $285,000 for Cancer Council NSW. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography. Judges’ Choice winners Abby Koch and Miranda Webster perform their winning theatrical routine. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography. People’s Choice winners Jacob Fardy and Jorjia-Rose Styles […]

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Libs and Nats vow to enact stronger laws and tougher penalties for young offenders Member for Port Stephens, Robert Dwyer.
Community, Government, Local News, Police

Libs and Nats vow to enact stronger laws and tougher penalties for young offenders

PORT Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer has thrown his voice behind the push to introduce tougher penalties for serious offences committed by youth. Mr Dwyer, a member of the Liberal Party, is calling for reforms that would see sentences that “reflect community expectations” in line with the catchcry: “Adult Crime, Adult Time laws”. “The face of […]

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Farmers: don’t wait for disaster – register now for Rural Aid’s assistance A scene from a 2025 bush fire ground.
Community, Local News, Regional

Farmers: don’t wait for disaster – register now for Rural Aid’s assistance

WITH summer approaching and the risk of bushfires and other severe weather increasing across parts of Australia, Rural Aid is encouraging farmers to register now. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting warmer and drier conditions across parts of the country this Spring, with increased bushfire risk in several areas. The months ahead also bring the […]

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ADVERTORIAL: Dementia Matters awareness and education seminar comes to Port Macquarie Dementia-friendly volunteers.
Community, Health, Local News, Regional

ADVERTORIAL: Dementia Matters awareness and education seminar comes to Port Macquarie

NEXT week the Greater Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance (DFCA) will hold a community seminar to explore what those living in the region can do to reduce their risk of dementia. The DFCA is a not-for-profit organisation that is striving to ensure the Port Macquarie–Hastings region is more inclusive and supportive, for those with […]

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Haven a home for political refugee
Community, Health, Local News

Haven a home for political refugee

UNIVERSITY lecturer Tin Hta Nu fled Burma [Myanmar] in 1990. Her outspoken political beliefs made her a target for the military government and she feared for her life. In the years since she has made the Camden Haven her home, but has never forgotten the country of her birth. “As an academic I have loved […]

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Lottery luck in step with life
Local News

Lottery luck in step with life

A PORT Macquarie man, his wife and family are celebrating a $102,000 Lucky Lotteries win that landed on the same day his shoes gave out. The man scored first prize in a Super Jackpot draw on Monday, 7 September 2026, and also picked up two consolation prizes of $1000. When an official from The Lott […]

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