December 6, 2025
Residents invited to free community Christmas lunch A Monday afternoon Coffee and Chat session at Camden Haven Anglican Church.
Community

Residents invited to free community Christmas lunch

THE Camden Haven Anglican Church and the $5 Coffee Club are hosting a free community Christmas lunch on Christmas Day and would like the entire community to know they are welcome. The Camden Haven region is an attractive location for retirees and empty nesters, but this comes with the potential challenges of distance from family […]

Read More
$20 million to grow state’s aquaculture industry
Local News

$20 million to grow state’s aquaculture industry

THE state government launched the $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program on Monday, aiming to strengthen and expand the seafood industry’s economic contribution to NSW. The program is designed to boost productivity and increase sustainability across farming operations for oysters, mussels, kelp, and algae, plus freshwater and marine fish hatcheries and bioproducts. “By investing in […]

Read More
Gardening guru Mal McKinlay celebrates 40 years
Community

Gardening guru Mal McKinlay celebrates 40 years

MAL McKinlay is the Mid North Coast’s highly regarded gardening guru who enjoys nothing more than sharing his knowledge and love of all things horticultural. 2025 marks 40 years of his continuous employment in the field, and his devotion to providing his skills to numerous local community groups and organisations. Garden Clubs of Australia (GCA) […]

Read More
Camden Haven Community at 3 welcomes new patron Staffan Andler, LUSC General Manager Matthew Haack, Dean Noble, Theo Hazelgrove and Chan Ansell.
Community

Camden Haven Community at 3 welcomes new patron

CAMDEN Haven Community at 3 Inc has announced the appointment of Kew Country Club Manager Dean Noble as a patron of the organisation. Mr Noble joins the group’s existing patrons, Staffan Andler, Dr Sam Nelapati and Chan Ansell, strengthening a team of respected local supporters who play a vital role in guiding and championing the […]

Read More
PCYC hosts first Nurtured Village Hampers packing day Volunteers from Nurtured Village Hampers at the packing day in Port Macquarie’s PCYC.
Community

PCYC hosts first Nurtured Village Hampers packing day

THE Nurtured Village Hampers charitable organisation was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing back the concept of a supporting village. Their mission statement is, “forging connectedness in early parenthood to create nationwide change for maternal mental health.” The local chapter covers Port Macquarie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Laurieton, Dunbogan and Wauchope. In the […]

Read More
Christmas giving tree returns to support local families
Local News

Christmas giving tree returns to support local families

THE spirit of generosity is shining in the Camden Haven, with the annual Giving Tree now in place at the Kew Corner Store to support Camden Haven Community at 3 Inc. Each year, Community at 3 works to ensure local families doing it tough can still experience the warmth of Christmas. Chairperson of Community at […]

Read More
Australians urged to be scam-aware during Black Friday sales Be alert to online shopping scams. Photo: Pexels, Nataliya Vaitkevich.
Business, National

Australians urged to be scam-aware during Black Friday sales

SHOPPERS gearing up for a major Black Friday deal are being urged to stay alert to scams. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), estimates that $259 million has been lost to scams in 2025. Authorities expect this figure to rise as online spending increases in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Consumers spent more […]

Read More
Support needed for Aussie Battlers’ Christmas Hamper appeal Christmas hampers prepared by volunteers.
Local News

Support needed for Aussie Battlers’ Christmas Hamper appeal

MANY community groups are finding an increased demand for their services as the festive season approaches, in particular from people experiencing domestic violence or homelessness. One such organisation is Aussie Battlers, who have been providing assistance to residents of the Camden Haven area for the past 13 years. They currently have more than 200 clients […]

Read More
Beach nourishment works planned for Lake Cathie Foreshore
Local News

Beach nourishment works planned for Lake Cathie Foreshore

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) will soon undertake beach nourishment works at Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve to “improve foreshore stability and provide enhanced sandy areas for families and visitors”. Earlier this year, rock bags were installed in the reserve to address ongoing erosion. In early December, the area will be backfilled with marine sands sourced […]

Read More
Wear white and join the Liberty Coastal Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence Stand together against domestic and family violence this Sunday. Photograph: Liberty Services.
Local News

Wear white and join the Liberty Coastal Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence

COMMUNITY members in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region are invited to wear white and join the Liberty Coastal Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence on Sunday 30 November. The walk is in support of safer futures for women and children. Hosted by Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services, this annual event begins at 8am in […]

Read More