November 4, 2025
Heart of the Haven: Luke Hadfield Luke Hadfield.
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Heart of the Haven: Luke Hadfield

BORN and bred in Bonny Hills, Luke Hadfield is Camden Haven through and through. From early days at the beach and exploring the bush, Luke now fills a variety of vital community roles. “I honestly can’t remember when I first started getting involved in the community – it’s just something I’ve always done,” he said. […]

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EXPLAINER – The Eastern Blue Groper: A NSW coastal icon An Eastern Blue Groper posing. Photo: Malcolm Nobbs.
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EXPLAINER – The Eastern Blue Groper: A NSW coastal icon

THE eastern blue groper (Achoerodus viridis) is endemic and one of the most iconic fish species found in New South Wales coastal waters. Recognised for its striking cobalt blue colouration and curious nature, this fish holds ecological, cultural, and conservation significance. Its visibility and frequent non-aggressive interactions with snorkelers and divers have made it an […]

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‘We have not forgotten you’: flood recovery coordinator reassures Mid North Coast Flood Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens with Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffins, at the Wingham Food Hub. Photo: supplied
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‘We have not forgotten you’: flood recovery coordinator reassures Mid North Coast

Flood Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens with Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffins, at the Wingham Food Hub. Photo: supplied Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers […]

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New grants to help bush connectivity
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New grants to help bush connectivity

THE Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]

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EXPLAINER: Harmful Algal Blooms The recent HAB in South Australia has impacted important habitat and resulted in the death of thousands of fish, sharks, rays and other marine life.
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EXPLAINER: Harmful Algal Blooms

The recent HAB in South Australia has impacted important habitat and resulted in the death of thousands of fish, sharks, rays and other marine life. The recent HAB in South Australia has impacted important habitat and resulted in the death of thousands of fish, sharks, rays and other marine life. MARINE algal blooms are the […]

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Rooster rookie’s rapid rise from Camden Haven to the NRL Blake Steep celebrates after scoring a try for the Roosters in the NRL Round 16 match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.
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Rooster rookie’s rapid rise from Camden Haven to the NRL

Blake Steep celebrates after scoring a try for the Roosters in the NRL Round 16 match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts. Blake’s passion for the game began as a junior with the Camden Haven Eagles: Photo: supplied. Supporting the next generation of potential NRL stars. Photo: supplied. Supporting the next generation of […]

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EXPLAINER: Harmful Algal Blooms The recent HAB in South Australia has impacted important habitat and resulted in the death of thousands of fish, sharks, rays and other marine life.
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EXPLAINER: Harmful Algal Blooms

NEWS_ALGAL BLLOMS1 NEWS_ALGAL BLLOMS2 MARINE algal blooms are the result of a rapid increase of phytoplankton in the ocean. While phytoplankton and algae are essential to marine ecosystems, forming the base of the marine food web, producing much of the world’s oxygen, and are a major sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide, their excessive growth can […]

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Rooster rookie’s rapid rise from Camden Haven to the NRL Blake Steep celebrates after scoring a try for the Roosters in the NRL Round 16 match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.
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Rooster rookie’s rapid rise from Camden Haven to the NRL

Blake Steep celebrates after scoring a try for the Roosters in the NRL Round 16 match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts. Blake’s passion for the game began as a junior with the Camden Haven Eagles: Photo: supplied. Supporting the next generation of potential NRL stars. Photo: supplied. Supporting the next generation of […]

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Bookmaking’s in the blood for Jo Borger ‘Bookie’ Jo Borger. Photo: Bill Harrow.
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Bookmaking’s in the blood for Jo Borger

LOCAL “bookie” Jo Borger has been fielding at the local horses for the past two years. Bookmaking is in her blood. Her Mum Kerrie was a bookie for 30 years and was the first female to be registered with the NSW Bookmakers’ Co-op. Jo remembers going to the races from the age of five. When […]

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Landcarers restore key habitats in Crowdy Bay National Park Volunteers have tirelessly worked to restore key habitats in Crowdy Bay National Park.
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Landcarers restore key habitats in Crowdy Bay National Park

A DEDICATED team of local landcare groups and volunteers has contributed more than $240,000 worth of labour towards the restoration of key habitats in Crowdy Bay National Park. Eighteen volunteers attended the National Parks Association’s (NPA) annual bush regeneration camp in June, coinciding with the conclusion of a four-year $127,000 grant from the NSW Environmental […]

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