August 27, 2026
Call to address unfinished pathways and link communities Pushing for action, Kendall residents Karen Louis and Naomi Louis. Photo: Chan Ansell.
Community, Local News

Call to address unfinished pathways and link communities

A NEW NSW Parliament ePetition is calling on the NSW Government to support and advocate for the funding and construction of continuous, safe pedestrian footpaths between Laurieton, Lakewood, Kew and Kendall in partnership with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. The petition has been launched by Camden Haven resident Naomi Louis, who said the idea came after she […]

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Community commemorates ADF service Laurieton RSL sub-Branch commemorating the service of ADF personnel overseas. Photo: Supplied by Allan ‘Buster’ Beatty OAM.
Community, Local News

Community commemorates ADF service

THE Laurieton RSL sub-Branch is holding two significant commemorative events at Laurie Memorial Park during August and members of the community are warmly invited to attend. At 11am on 10 August a service will be held in honour of Middle East Area of Operations Day (MEAO), which commemorates the anniversary of 10 August 1990 when […]

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Laurieton honours Korean War veterans The Korean Veterans Day service. Photo: Mark Monkley.
Community, Local News

Laurieton honours Korean War veterans

AUSTRALIA entered the Korean War on 28 September 1950 following North Korea’s invasion of South Korea. More than 18,000 Australian troops served in Korea between 1950 and 1953, with approximately 340 casualties, 1200 wounded, and 30 captured. Post WWII-fatigue meant the Australian public was largely indifferent and unaware of the intense combat that the soldiers […]

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Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species Seven suspected cases of bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns, a common coastal species in Australia. Photo: AAP Image/Andrew Stafford.
Business, Community, Health, Local News, National, Regional

Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]

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Men’s Shed builds specialised equipment for the world’s smallest gliders An orphaned infant feathertail glider is cared for by WIRES volunteers until it can be released back into the wild.
Local News

Men’s Shed builds specialised equipment for the world’s smallest gliders

The team at the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed have put their skills to use in support of the world’s smallest gliding mammals. Photo: Supplied. An orphaned infant feathertail glider is cared for by WIRES volunteers until it can be released back into the wild. THE number of orphaned feathertail gliders requiring care in the Nambucca […]

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Broughton Island fishing hotspots revealed
Highlights

Broughton Island fishing hotspots revealed

I AM continually amazed that so many residents of Port Stephens are yet to visit Broughton Island. I recently returned from a few days, fishing, swimming and wandering around the island, which I believe to be a ‘jewel in the crown’ of this beautiful region. Despite the many times I have visited the island and […]

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New national warning system comes online Your phone might make some strange noises next week. Image: DC Studio on Magnific.
National

New national warning system comes online

Your phone might make some strange noises next week. Image: DC Studio on Magnific. You might receive a message that looks similar to this. Image: AusAlert. A NEW national warning system, AusAlert, is being rolled out and a test message will be sent next Monday, 27 July, at 2pm. The AusAlert website spells out what […]

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Marine Rescue issues winter boating warning Marine Rescue members Nick Van Vliet, Steve Barnard, Wes Wilson and Terry Duff in front of the Spirit of Camden Haven. Photo: Supplied by Marine Rescue Camden Haven.
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Marine Rescue issues winter boating warning

RICK Stone, Deputy Unit Commander of Marine Rescue Camden Haven, has an important safety message for boaties over the winter period. “Weather can change quickly at this time of year and fog banks can roll in suddenly,” Deputy Unit Commander Stone said. “If you have radar on your boat, make sure you know how to […]

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Broughton Island wonderland Broughton Island holds many secrets. Photo: Supplied by John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.
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Broughton Island wonderland

“I HAVE just returned from a fantastic overseas holiday where the weather was perfect and the fishing excellent. Magnificent scenery and a fascinating local history. Travel time by boat around about 40 minutes from the entrance to Port Stephens.  “Broughton Island is an absolute wonderland with high peaks rolling down to long golden beaches. The […]

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Community wants recreation and conservation in GKNP according to report The State Government says locals value recreation and conservation in the GKNP. Photo: Environment NSW.
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Community wants recreation and conservation in GKNP according to report

THE State Government has released a report that indicates recreation and conservation are significant priorities for the community for the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The ‘What We Heard’ report summarises feedback from members of the public about how they currently use the area, and what they envisage for the park in the future. […]

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