Councillor Nik Lipovac. Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer. A NSW GOVERNMENT commitment to provide $5.5 million for a noise wall as part of the Coffs Harbour Bypass has been met with contempt from Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Nik Lipovac. Cr Lipovac, speaking in his personal capacity and not on behalf of the wider council, has strongly […]

Buddhist monks journey to Lorne for Almsgiving ceremony
Ajahn Bom and Ajahn Noi exploring the Lorne property of Tin Tin Nu and Ian Oxenford. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Ajahn Por, Ajahn Noi and Ajahn Bom during the Almsgiving ceremony. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Members of the Buddhist community of Camden Haven with monks Ajahn Por, Ajahn Noi and Ajahn Bom. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Ajahn Bom. […]
‘The physical scars are there for all to see’: floods the focus of Penfold’s first speech
THE ongoing challenges of the May floods were the focus of Alison Penfold’s first speech to Federal Parliament on Wednesday 30 July. Ms Penfold was elected the new Nationals MP for Lyne on 3 May. The poll was yet to be officially declared when record flooding hit parts of the electorate, claiming lives and livestock, […]
Billabong Zoo farewells much-loved snow leopard Khumbu
Khumbu was a favourite with Zoo staff and visitors. Photos: supplied. BILLABONG Zoo’s snow leopard Khumbu passed away peacefully on 3 August at the age of 21, surrounded by the keepers who had cared for him for the past 10 years. “Khumbu holds a special place in our history as our […]

SES springs into action with more wet weather on the way
The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads and private properties. Photos: CHSES. The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads and private properties. Photos: CHSES. The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads […]

Camden Haven groups among electorate’s community grants recipients
THE Camden Haven Rural Fire Brigade and Harrington Bowling Club and Public School have received the largest of the just announced Community Building Partnership Grants for the Port Macquarie electorate. MP Robert Dwyer said 22 community groups across Harrington, the Camden Haven and Hastings will share in $450,000. The State Government funds will deliver much […]

Camden Haven and Hastings schools sign historic MOU to improve Aboriginal student outcomes
Representatives of North Haven Public School and Camden Haven High School were among the educators who signed the MOU. Photos: supplied. Representatives of North Haven Public School and Camden Haven High School were among the educators who signed the MOU. Photos: supplied. Indigenous students were among those from across the Hastings who attended the historic […]

St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo
Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Airlie, Chloe and Laura designed the Koala Conservation App. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Bob, Wil, James and Jack working to reduce drowning risks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Stage 3 students of St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS) at Laurieton are addressing real-world problems […]
Farmsafe launches campaign: ‘Second Chances – Who Knows How Many You’ll Get?’
FARMSAFE Australia has launched its 2025 National Farm Safety Week campaign with the theme “Second Chances – Who Knows How Many You’ll Get?” It comes with a national call to action. “If you’ve had a near miss on a farm, don’t just move on. Learn from it, share it safely, and use it to protect […]
NSW Government moves to protect Port Macquarie coast from climate change
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has secured nearly $200,000 for the next phase of its Coastal Management Program (CMP). The long-term initiative is aimed at safeguarding the region’s estuaries and coastline from the impacts of climate change. The NSW Government funding follows a previous grant of $216,667, which helped Council identify and assess coastal hazards including erosion, […]