THE weather is shifting, and there’s a definite change in the air. After a few spectacular days this week of warm sunny days that felt like a glimpse of spring, another wet weekend is on the horizon, anglers should prepare for another rainy weekend. Down in the Camden Haven River region, the fishing has been […]
Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Airlie, Chloe and Laura designed the Koala Conservation App. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Bob, Wil, James and Jack working to reduce drowning risks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Stage 3 students of St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS) at Laurieton are addressing real-world problems […]
The 2024 Show and Shine was a great success and is back for 2025.
CAR lovers and families looking for a fun day out should clear their calendar for Sunday, 7 September, as the Laurieton Vintage Motor Club Show and Shine returns for 2025. Held from 10am to 2pm at the Laurieton United Services Club and the adjacent Club Reserve on Seymour Street, the event is expected to draw […]
The Greater Good team behind Good Intent. Photo: Billy Zammit. Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently. Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently. GREATER Good, a massive multi-discipline support package worth $30k for independent music artists, is back for a fifth year, with applications open now […]
2 Old Mill Road, Herons CreekPrice: $1.6m – 1.7m WELCOME to an exceptional lifestyle opportunity on 20.64 hectares (approx. 50 acres) of picturesque countryside in Herons Creek. This beautifully presented property blends timeless country charm with modern comforts, offering a peaceful rural escape just 33km from Port Macquarie and 62km from Taree. Step inside the […]
The anglers that fished last weekend's Snapper Classic.
LAST weekend saw the successful launch of the first-ever Annual Camden Haven Snapper Classic 2025, proudly presented by Plasmann Soft Plastics and Fishin4Pics. Despite challenging blustery winds on both Saturday and Sunday, 29 teams, totalling 85 anglers, hit the water with high spirits. The event focused not just on the catch, but on fostering community, […]
Turtle Trouble by students of St Joseph’s Primary Wauchope. Photo: St Joseph’s Facebook.
CENTRE Court at Gowings Port Central has been transformed into a vibrant hub of sustainability and creativity, as the annual ECO Art Challenge returns with a powerful message: art can drive environmental change. ECO Art Gallery is showcasing imaginative artworks created by local students from eight schools across the region, until 20 July. Each piece […]
The Port Macquarie FAD - Fisheries Aggregating Devices, or FADs, are strategically placed along the NSW coast during the warmer months.
THE 2024/25 NSW FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) season is drawing to a close. NSW DPI reported that this was one of the most successful seasons for anglers in over two decades with incredible dolphinfish (mahi mahi) catches reported all the way from Tweed Heads down to Eden. Now, all FADs will be removed for their […]
8 Coral Street, North HavenOffers InvitedOpen: 12 July, 11:30am PERFECTLY positioned just steps from the Camden Haven River breakwall and a short stroll to the beach, this coastal gem offers a relaxed lifestyle with a dash of renovation potential for those with vision. Brimming with character, the home features original timber hardwood floors, renovated kitchen […]
THIS is the week this particular cinephile has been awaiting, with the all new Superman flying into theatres. While films based on comics owned by Warner Bros. have been a mixed bag (to be generous), the involvement of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) as writer, director and creative head for films under the “DC […]
