FISHING for luderick has always been a bit of a mystery to me. Sitting for hours, on a hard rock, staring at a float, wishing for it to disappear under the surface. Luderick fishers are a different breed. On one thing they all agree – Don’t tell anyone where you collect the bait of precious […]
Australian Bass and Estuary Perch season opens soon
RECREATIONAL fishers can once again take native Australian Bass and Estuary Perch in NSW waters following the end of the three-month spawning closure. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Program Leader Fish Stocking and Enhancement Operations, Jim Harnwell, said a zero-bag limit is implemented each year in estuaries and rivers below impoundments between […]
FISHING: A little rain, a little shine and plenty of fish
DURING the past week, the coast received a much-needed drenching, with plenty of rain and a welcome hint of spring’s warmer weather. The combination of these conditions has resulted in a bit of a mixed bag for anglers. As we edge closer to spring, it’s also a timely reminder for all boaters to give their […]
ADVERTORIAL: 3 Thone Street, Comboyne is on the market with Percival Property
3 Thone Street, Comboyne2 bed, 1 bath2,251sqm$795,000 SOME properties are defined by their location, others by their architecture. Occasionally, a property comes to market that offers something far more difficult to replicate – a genuine sense of history and place. The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 3 Thone Street, Comboyne is one […]
ADVERTORIAL: 10/63-65 The Parade, North Haven is on the market with Beachscape Property
10/63-65 The Parade, North Haven2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car$895,000 – $925,000 LOCATED at a sought-after riverside address, this beautiful two bedroom apartment is the perfect holiday getaway, a solid investment opportunity, or the ‘forever home’ that you have been waiting for! It’s an all-level walk to cafés, the Bowling Club, a patrolled surf beach […]
FISHING: Kate Shelton on the Mid-North Coast
THE Camden Haven region continues to deliver for anglers, with a great mix of beach, estuary, rock and offshore fishing on offer. Despite some unsettled conditions, anglers have been making the most of the opportunities whenever the weather allows. Beach anglers have enjoyed the occasional excitement of fast-moving salmon schools, with small metal lures proving […]
Shake Rattle‘n’Roll is set to tour to the Mid North Coast
Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and Anthony Petrucci with show dancers. Shake Dancers. Photos: Supplied. SHAKE Rattle‘n’Roll – the only 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll show of its kind – is set to tour to the Mid North Coast with shows in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie later this month. Currently in Victoria, the company is heading […]
ADVERTORIAL: 229 Ocean Drive, Lakewood offers over-55 living opportunities at Laurieton Residential Park.
229 Ocean Drive,LakewoodPrice: From $275,0001-2 bedrooms AFFORDABLE housing opportunities continue to attract interest across the Mid North Coast, with a new collection of residential cabin homes now available at Laurieton Residential Park in Lakewood. Located at 229 Ocean Drive, the over-55s community offers a range of brand-new one and two-bedroom cabin homes priced from $275,000, […]
Graeme Allen with a superb pearl perch, one of the standout table fish currently coming from the Mid North Coast's deeper reefs.
FISHING: Perfect weekend forecast sets the stage for red-hot fishing
THE Mid North Coast has continued to produce excellent fishing across a wide range of locations and species, with anglers enjoying consistent success despite some recent challenging weather. Rock anglers have found drummer to be a popular target, although catches have been a little inconsistent over the past week. Camden Head has remained the standout […]
Laurieton Rotary Club’s annual Winter Book Sale a ripper success
Members of the Rotary Club of Laurieton at the culmination of the sale. Photo: Rachael Thorpe. Camden Haven SES members lend a hand to move boxes of books. Photo: Rachael Thorpe. THE Rotary Club of Laurieton’s annual Winter Book Sale finished on Sunday, and book coordinator Philip Town was delighted with the response. During the […]
