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Port Macquarie and Kempsey welcome 10 new police recruits

Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, welcomed Port Macquarie and Kempsey’s 10 new probationary constables this week. Images: Supplied. Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, welcomed Port Macquarie and Kempsey’s 10 new probationary constables this week. Images: Supplied. TEN new probationary constables have commenced duties across the Mid North Coast this week, with six […]

Local News

A national meeting calling for an end to native forest logging

AUSTRALIAN national environment and climate groups, and regional and grassroots forest organisations, recently gathered to collaborate on a national campaign to protect native forests by ending logging, clearing and conversion. Forest campaigners from Western Australia, ACT, Tasmania, Victoria, NSW and Queensland called on federal and state governments for: – An immediate end to native forest […]

Local News

Backyard poultry farmers need to act now

AS the body count of birds rises and the spread of H5 bird flu continues its way up the East Coast and inland, Australian poultry farmers and even backyard chicken owners are being warned to take biosecurity measures now. The NSW Government’s response to the deadly virus is led by the State Coordination Centre (SCC) […]

Community, Health, Local News

Measles is about – check that your immunisations are up to date

IF you were born in the late 1970s onwards, you are advised to check their immunity to measles. An estimated 1.7 million Australians are not protected against measles, putting individuals and communities at risk of more outbreaks, according to new analysis from the peak immunisation research organisation. National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) […]

Community, Health, Local News, Regional, School

Port Stephens families urged to keep talking about bullying

FOR Port Stephens families, the end of Bullying No Way Week should not mean the end of conversations about bullying. Parents, schools, sporting clubs and community groups are being encouraged to keep checking in with young people after new Kids Helpline figures highlighted the seriousness of the issue. More than 627,000 students nationally took part […]

Community

Hannah Partlett wins public speaking competition at Laurieton

TOASTMASTERS International formed in California in 1924 with the primary purpose of empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. In 2019 the organisation formed a strategic alliance with Rotary International, with the partnership designed to help members of both organisations improve communication, develop leadership skills and expand their community networks. One of their […]

Local News

Heart of the Haven: Patrick Austin

Patrick Austin. A passion for running fuelled decades of enjoyment and fitness Patrick Austin. A passion for running fuelled decades of enjoyment and fitness BEHIND every inspiring story is often someone who is incredibly proud to tell it. When I spoke with Patrick Austin’s wife, it was clear just how much admiration she has for […]

Community, Government, Health, Local News, National, Regional

Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling

COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watered-down legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary […]

Highlights

Club North Haven celebrates a new bowls green

CLUB North Haven recently opened a new green, with 28 of the club’s regular social bowlers taking to its seven rinks for the first time. Last year, the Club’s Board of Directors agreed to a proposal by Bowls Co-ordinator Glen Dickson to replace its two decades-old green, which was showing its age. The new green […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Whale off Crescent Head freed from rope in multi-agency operation

Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. AN eight-metre humpback whale was disentangled from rope and floats off Port Plomer last weekend in a successful multi-agency response. “Volunteers and a […]