June 24, 2025
Make-up of Australian Senate confirmed The writs were returned to Governor-General Sam Mostyn on 12 June by Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope. Photo: AEC.
Government, National

Make-up of Australian Senate confirmed

RESULTS of the 2025 Federal Election have been finalised and the writs returned to the Governor-General Sam Mostyn. This marks the end of the electoral process for the House of Representatives and Senate and paves the way for the opening of the 48th Parliament on 22 July. Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope said the election […]

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Camden Haven Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates another successful season Award recipients (L-R) Ben Hosick, Lillian Hosick, Leah Rumsby, Peter Bagnall, Thomas Maxwell and Gary Hawkins. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community, National

Camden Haven Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates another successful season

  Award recipients (L-R) Ben Hosick, Lillian Hosick, Leah Rumsby, Peter Bagnall, Thomas Maxwell and Gary Hawkins. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.   Tony Worton was awarded Life Membership. Photo: supplied.   CAMDEN Haven Surf Life Saving Club (CHSLC) held their annual Awards of Excellence on Friday, 6 June at Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC). The awards […]

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Council support enables cultural learning in the Camden Haven Evander White at the Culture Camp held at Belly’s Farm Stay at North Haven. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
National

Council support enables cultural learning in the Camden Haven

Evander White at the Culture Camp held at Belly’s Farm Stay at North Haven. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Micah practicing his throw. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Aboriginal leaders and youth boys at the Culture Camp. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. NATIONAL Reconciliation Week (NRW) was recognised from 27 May to 3 June, serving as a timely reminder of Australia’s […]

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Dealing with DV after funding ‘neglected’ for years NSW Premier Chris Minns. Photo: Nikki Short/AAP Image.
National

Dealing with DV after funding ‘neglected’ for years

MORE than half a billion dollars will go towards dealing with domestic violence in a bid to undo years of “neglect” in Australia’s most populous state. The funding will go towards supporting victim-survivors and keeping alleged abusers behind bars to “build a safer NSW”. The government announced the funding pledges on Monday before the state […]

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Direct Newcastle to Bali flights to launch in October Minister Steve Kamper at Newcastle Airport for the announcement.
National

Direct Newcastle to Bali flights to launch in October

JETSTAR will launch a direct route between Newcastle and Denpasar (Bali) from 21 October. Denpasar is a major international aviation hub offering connections to over 40 countries. The service is set to be run three times a week, and will be the first international route offered from Newcastle’s new international terminal. Minister for Jobs and […]

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AEC formally declares Alison Penfold as Lyne MP Member for Lyne Alison Penfold, who represents the National Party.
National

AEC formally declares Alison Penfold as Lyne MP

ALISON Penfold is now officially the Federal Member for Lyne, after the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) formally declared the ballot result on Wednesday. In an electorate reeling from the recent flood disaster, Ms Penfold said the news came at a time when it was difficult to focus on anything other than supporting the community on […]

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Veteran organisation deployed to flood clean-up DRA volunteers have been mobilised into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts.
National

Veteran organisation deployed to flood clean-up

MORE than 100 Disaster Relief Australia volunteers have deployed to assist communities of the Hunter and Mid North Coast with flood recovery. The veteran-led volunteer organisation has mobilised its volunteers into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts after the recent devastating weather event that has hit the region. Tasked […]

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Police warn against looting in flood-stricken towns Police will "throw the book" at anyone found looting as NSW residents continue their flood recovery. Photo: Adam Oswell/AAP PHOTOS.
National

Police warn against looting in flood-stricken towns

POLICE are pouring resources into Australia’s flood-ravaged towns to prevent a breakdown in law and order after two men were arrested for alleged looting. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell said extra officers were on the beat in NSW’s mid-north coast and Hunter regions after the men, both aged 20, were arrested for allegedly stealing […]

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Surprise cash purchase tips cops to huge cocaine stash The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police.
National

Surprise cash purchase tips cops to huge cocaine stash

More than a thousand blocks of cocaine were found on a motorboat off the NSW coast. Photo: NSW Police. Two men were arrested on the vessel and another three men were nabbed on shore. Photo: NSW Police. The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police. A BOAT bought […]

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Pope Leo XIV’s election celebrated across Australia, including the Mid North Coast Pope Leo XIV's first address from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica: Photo: Diocese of Lismore.
National

Pope Leo XIV’s election celebrated across Australia, including the Mid North Coast

THE Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has welcomed the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the ACBC, extended his congratulations on behalf of the Church in Australia. “The Catholic Church in Australia assures Pope Leo […]

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