ARTISTS and makers living with disability in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region are invited to apply to participate in Ability in Action // Art Exhibition 2026. This exhibition has been made possible through funding from Arts Mid North Coast, and participation is completely free for selected artists. Rachael Thorpe, disability advocate and acting secretary of the […]
THE staff of North Haven Pharmacy have put their feet to work and stepped up to raise money for breast cancer research. The pharmacy’s ‘Pink Pill Posse’ of Leeanne Swan, Kim Mozeley, Joanne Hill and Nicole Morrison took the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Step Up to Breast Cancer challenge, with a goal of each walking […]
The Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has recently been named a finalist in the Outstanding Chamber category of the 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Business Awards. Chamber President Luke Hadfield stated that being named a finalist was a positive surprise and something that the entire community should be proud of. This marks the first […]
Margot Lee, Chris Carter, Pat Every and Jenny Tucker are supporters of Wauchope Port Macquarie RDA horses. Photo: Supplied.
BLUEY received a special Spring visit from members of the Port Macquarie West Inner Wheel Club, continuing the group’s support for Wauchope Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled (RDA). Inner Wheel members Margot Lee, Chris Carter, Pat Every and Jenny Tucker visited the RDA centre to catch up with Bluey, the horse they are sponsoring […]
EACH week Always Able Pet Boarding and Doggy Daycare at Kew opens its doors to the community to allow people to come and socialise with the furry daycare clients. Owners Michelle and Atti Nohotima have a background in the disability space and are passionate about the therapeutic benefits of pets. Their program is free to […]
UNIVERSITY lecturer Tin Hta Nu fled Burma [Myanmar] in 1990. Her outspoken political beliefs made her a target for the military government and she feared for her life. In the years since she has made the Camden Haven her home, but has never forgotten the country of her birth. “As an academic I have loved […]
A PORT Macquarie man, his wife and family are celebrating a $102,000 Lucky Lotteries win that landed on the same day his shoes gave out. The man scored first prize in a Super Jackpot draw on Monday, 7 September 2026, and also picked up two consolation prizes of $1000. When an official from The Lott […]
Hastings Landcare volunteers gather before beginning an earlier riverside clean-up. Photo: Hastings Landcare.
Hastings Landcare volunteers gather before beginning an earlier riverside clean-up. Photo: Hastings Landcare. The ‘fruits’ of a Hastings Landcare clean-up. Photo: Hastings Landcare. THE Camden Haven River foreshore will get a Spring Clean-Up on 26 September. From 9am, Hastings Landcare group members and local volunteers will collect litter along the pathway from Laurieton’s Marine Rescue […]
SOVEREIGN Place Town Centre will come alive with Twilight Tastings 2026, bringing together fine food, wine, beer, and live entertainment – and a serving of community spirit. The free event will be held from 3 pm to 7 pm on Saturday, 5 September, offering visitors the opportunity to sample products from local and national producers, […]
SINCE 2009, Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program has supported regional communities’ clubs, schools and charities, disbursing $3.07 million this year alone. Last Tuesday evening, more than 200 people from organisations and groups from Laurieton and Wauchope gathered at Wauchope RSL to share more than $100,000. “This is the highlight of the year for all […]
