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London firefighter cycles into Macksville on epic global mission

AN extraordinary journey of remembrance and human kindness rolled into Macksville on Monday afternoon when former London firefighter Stephen Aslin stopped at Macksville to be treated to some Nambucca Valley hospitality. Aslin pulled up at the Macksville Fire Station during his remarkable 48,280 kilometre charity cycling expedition around the world. The former firefighter is undertaking […]

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Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce focuses on inclusion

THE world’s first documented Chamber of Commerce was recorded in Marseilles, France in 1599, established by the city council as a way for traders to band together against common threats, establish trade policies, and exert influence on government. More than 400 years later Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce is expanding on those early ideals with […]

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Camden Haven and Kendall fundraising helps buy tractor

COMMUNITY generosity from the Mid North Coast, Camden Haven and Kendall is helping improve the lives of thousands of internally displaced people near the Burma-Thai border. Tin Nu has thanked the Mid North Coast Refugee Support Group (MNCRSG) and local supporters after fundraising efforts contributed to the purchase of a tractor for people forced from […]

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Port Macquarie celebrates 10 years of ArtWalk

A DECADE after ArtWalk first set the streets of Port Macquarie alight with art, music and activity an estimated 30,000 people turned out to make the 10th anniversary event potentially the biggest ever. Chris Erdaide, community events officer for Port Macquarie Hastings Council and event organiser for ArtWalk, said it was amazing to see so […]

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Hastings Community Radio veteran Marcia Wells celebrates 40 years

FOUNDING Hastings Community Radio presenter Marcia Wells recorded 40 years on the Mid Coast airwaves during a 2wayfm presenters meeting on 30 May. Ms Wells’ career kicked off with broadcasting from a caravan at Pappinbarra in1986 and playing her favourite Australian country music from vinyl records on turntables. She is a veteran of many moves […]

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Push Up Challenge raises funds for Lifeline

EACH year, 3307 lives are lost to suicide in Australia. Now in its 10th year, The Push Up Challenge is on 3 June to 26 June. Participants will do 3037 push ups in 24 days to honour the lives lost, raise funds for charities, and generate conversational change around the challenges faced by people experiencing […]

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Rural grant project seeking projects which build social resilience ahead of drought

MORE than $3,000,000 in grants is now available to empower eligible agriculture-dependent communities to prepare for drought by building and maintaining their social resilience. This is the second round of funding to be delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) through the Future Drought Fund’s (FDF) Communities Program, which is funded by […]

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Children’s Book award adds to Corey’s whirlwind of deadly success

Corey Tutt OAM and artist Ben Williams at the Australian Book Industry Awards in Sydney. Photo: supplied. Promoting Come Home, Bigibila in Melbourne. Photo: Corey Tutt. COREY Tutt OAM has been in a whirl of media interviews, school visits and book store appearances since he and Aboriginal artist Ben Williams won Book of the Year […]

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New focus for Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce

THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce is establishing four new subcommittees to enable greater community participation and to strengthen advocacy across four key focus areas. Following consultation with local businesses and residents, the subcommittees are Neighbourhood Watch, Beautification, Accessibility and Inclusion, and Events. Chamber Treasurer Amy Vandenhurk told News Of The Area, “Having a subcommittee […]

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Community swap launched in Kendall

KEW resident Donna Benstead’s passion for community connection and sustainability has led to her founding the Kew-Kendall Community Swap. “I really wanted to have a space where people could bring things they no longer needed, and for people to take things that they did need,” she told News Of The Area. “I found that most […]