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Make-up of Australian Senate confirmed

RESULTS of the 2025 Federal Election have been finalised and the writs returned to the Governor-General Sam Mostyn. This marks the end of the electoral process for the House of Representatives and Senate and paves the way for the opening of the 48th Parliament on 22 July. Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope said the election […]

Regional

Backlash over ‘quiet cut’ to train passes

LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald has called for the NSW Government to immediately reinstate three-month and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes, describing the removal as a “quiet cut” that disproportionately hurts regional communities. Speaking in the Legislative Council last week, Ms MacDonald moved a motion highlighting the significant impact of the removal of the passes on […]

Camden Haven

NSW Gov committee investigating access to public land and waterways

A NSW Government committee has begun investigating access to publicly owned land and waterways in New South Wales, including national parks, marine reserves, crown land, state forests, water catchments and Aboriginal land. The Select Committee on Access Restrictions to Public Lands and Waterways was established by a resolution of the NSW Legislative Council on Wednesday […]

Local News

Surge in flood victims seeking legal help

HUNDREDS of people are seeking legal advice following widespread flooding on the Mid North Coast. Lawyers from the Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service (DRLS), together with lawyers from Community Legal Centres, have been attending Recovery Centres established by the NSW Reconstruction Authority in flood-hit regions to help people deal with multiple issues. The […]

Local News

Kendall preschool welcomes TAFE teachers

A DOZEN teachers from TAFE Glendale visited Kendall Community Preschool (KCPS) on Tuesday, 3 June, providing them an opportunity to observe a service rated as ‘exceeding’ the National Quality Standard (NQS). Kirsty Halliday, Director and Educator at KCPS, said the preschool prides itself on nature-based learning, sustainability and placing value in children’s voices. In the […]

Regional

First-ever DNA mapping of NSW river mouths and estuaries

Dr Maarten De Brauwer of SCU and Fisheries Technician Kait Harris conduct estuarine monitoring in Yamba. Dr Maarten De Brauwer and Kait Harris collect samples to send to Wilderlab for processing. Dr Maarten De Brauwer and Kait Harris collect samples to send to Wilderlab for processing. A MAJOR study of NSW estuaries using a novel […]

Regional

MPs call for urgent timeline on Oxley Highway reopening

THREE regional MPs are pressing the NSW Government for a clear timeline on the reopening of the Oxley Highway, which has been closed since a major wet weather event in May caused 100 new landslips between Forbes River and Clay Road. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer and Member […]

Community

Heart of the Haven: Lifesaver Leah

LEAH’S journey with Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club began back in 2017 when she joined the Nippers program as a young child. Week by week she learned the basics of surf awareness, safety and teamwork, building both confidence and a love for the ocean. Over the years, she progressed through the Nippers age groups […]

Community, Health

Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership

Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Reg Craig with Aboriginal Health Practitioner Laurie Clay accepting the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare award for the Hastings Aboriginal Diabetes Education Service. NSW Health Chief Experience Officer Anne-Marie Hadley with Tara O’Brien and Zoe Chaffer from the Paediatric Complex Care Coordination Service who won the Transforming the Patient Experience Award. MNCLHD […]

Local News

Bonny Hills flood relief drive a huge success

THE Bonny Hills Progress Association (BHPA) has extended heartfelt thanks to the local community and surrounding villages following an overwhelming response to its recent Flood Recovery Collection held on Sunday, 8 June. A large trailer and two vehicles were filled with donated goods, which have now been delivered to support neighbouring communities affected by recent […]