How far is it to the nearest star?
LET’S say you woke up this morning, stretched, had your coffee, and thought, “I wonder how long it would take me to get to the nearest star?” First, good morning. Second, buckle up! Because this trip takes long-haul travel to a whole new level. Our destination? Proxima Centauri, the closest star beyond our Sun, is […]
Mid North Coast SCIA’s previous meet-ups. Photo: supplied.
Mid North Coast SCIA’s previous meet-ups. Photo: supplied. Sarah-Lynn at a meet and greet earlier this year. Photo: supplied. PEOPLE living with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions on the Mid North Coast now have a dedicated space to connect, share, and advocate for change. The Mid North Coast Spinal Injuries Australia (SCIA) group meets […]
Councillor Nik Lipovac.
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 […]
Ajahn Por, Ajahn Noi and Ajahn Bom during the Almsgiving ceremony. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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. […]
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 […]
