Alison Penfold is only the second woman from the NSW Nationals elected to Federal Parliament.
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, […]
Khumbu was a favourite with Zoo staff and visitors. Photos: supplied.
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 […]
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 and private properties. Photos: CHSES. The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads […]
Members of the CHRFB, which has been granted almost $55k. (L-R) Dave Handley, Peter Nash, Grantly Smith and Dylan Sheehy. Photo: file, Kim Ambrose.
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 […]
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. 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 […]
Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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 […]
Image from the Farmsafe campaign 2025.
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 […]
The coastline south of Tacking Point Lighthouse. Photo: Sis Higgins.
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, […]
St Columba Anglican School Principal Allan Guihot. Photo: supplied.
ST COLUMBA Anglican School has officially announced its candidacy to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It will be the first school on the Mid North Coast to deliver the globally recognised qualification. Set to commence in 2027 for Year 11 students, the IB Diploma Programme will sit alongside the HSC, giving families a […]
PMHC Acting CEO Robert Fish and Mayor Adam Roberts with Port Macquarie resident Jonathan Hearn. Photo: PMHC.
CAMDEN Haven residents are urged to book early to secure a face-to-face appointment with the heads of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Mayor Adam Roberts and Acting CEO Robert Fish will conduct a limited number of one-on-one meetings in the Laurieton School of Arts Hall on Wednesday 27 August. The session will run between 1pm and 3pm […]
