July 18, 2025

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Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling ‘yahoos’ Hunters would receive a bounty for killing invasive species like pigs, under a bill proposed in NSW. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS.
Regional

Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling ‘yahoos’

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have opened fire on a bill which could pay recreational hunters for killing invasive pests, describing the plan as enabling a “fringe minority of men” to let loose. A bill before NSW parliament aims to establish a Conservation Hunting Authority, with debate in the upper house taking place on Wednesday. It would better enable […]

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Cheaper complementary health treatments are on the way Private insurers will soon cover some complementary treatments. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
Government, Health

Cheaper complementary health treatments are on the way

WHEN Peter Hill walked into his first pilates class, he had to warm-up for the warm-up. With a feeble lower back and taut hamstrings, the then 63-year-old was hoping the therapy could aid his pain. Six years later, he can dart and dash with little-to-no trouble. “Occasionally I might have a bit of a twinge […]

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NSW Gov announce funding to expand crisis and transitional housing
Government

NSW Gov announce funding to expand crisis and transitional housing

THE State Government has announced $30.4 million for a new crisis intervention package to “ensure more vulnerable people can access homelessness services and find a safe place to live”. The 2025-26 NSW Budget will include $20 million to expand existing crisis and transitional housing, and $10.4 million over four years for homelessness charity the Bill […]

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Historic ‘Tank Stream’ brought back to life through Landcare and Council partnership Around 300 shrubs and ground covers were planted.
Community

Historic ‘Tank Stream’ brought back to life through Landcare and Council partnership

MORE than 35 volunteers pitched in for a planting day at the historically significant “Tank Stream” at Bartlett Reserve, Bonny Hills on 25 May. Around 300 shrubs and ground covers were planted as part of Stage One of the revegetation project, organised by Bonny Hills Landcare, Hastings Landcare and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC). Tank Stream […]

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Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens.
Local News

Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator

FORMER NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens has been appointed as the Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of devastating floods. Mr Owens commenced the role last week and will be based out of Taree. “Dave Owens has a lot of experience helping communities after natural disasters, so I am […]

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Council support enables cultural learning in the Camden Haven Evander White at the Culture Camp held at Belly’s Farm Stay at North Haven. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
National

Council support enables cultural learning in the Camden Haven

Evander White at the Culture Camp held at Belly’s Farm Stay at North Haven. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Micah practicing his throw. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Aboriginal leaders and youth boys at the Culture Camp. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. NATIONAL Reconciliation Week (NRW) was recognised from 27 May to 3 June, serving as a timely reminder of Australia’s […]

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Guulabaa – Place of Koala recognised with international award Tom Owens, Principal at Gensler Sydney (centre), receiving the ULI Award.
Local News

Guulabaa – Place of Koala recognised with international award

GUULABAA – Place of Koala, the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and rehabilitation centre, has been named a winner of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) 2025 Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence. Announced at the ULI Asia Pacific Summit in Hong Kong, the award recognises Guulabaa as a global exemplar of conservation-led design, Indigenous collaboration, […]

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Kendall’s Global Food Garden needs help naming new scarecrow pal The scarecrow in his favourite position. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community

Kendall’s Global Food Garden needs help naming new scarecrow pal

The scarecrow in his favourite position. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Coralie with her scarecrow creation. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Coralie, Tin, Sabina and Ellen proudly displaying their efforts. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. AN unusual sight stunned volunteers recently as they arrived for their weekly session at Kendall’s Global Food Garden. In a corner of the garden stood a […]

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Heart of the Haven: Benny Smith Benny Smith with his fiancée Bri Ponsonby. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community

Heart of the Haven: Benny Smith

HAVING relocated to the Camden Haven area in 2021, Benny Smith wasted no time in rolling up his sleeves and getting involved in numerous community initiatives. Benny’s journey of service began with his work in the disability sector, where he worked to support and uplift those in need. However a motorbike accident turned his life […]

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Locals treated to two stellar phenomena in one night Sunday’s space junk, captured from Lighthouse Beach. Photo: Steve Phelps.
Local News

Locals treated to two stellar phenomena in one night

Sunday’s space junk, captured from Lighthouse Beach. Photo: Steve Phelps. The magic of Aurora Australs from North Brother Mountain. Photo: Steve Phelps. THE sky came alive on Sunday evening, 1 June, with locals stopped in their tracks by colourful lights, flashes, and luminous glowing. Leaving a trail of bright blue, white and green – and […]

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