October 24, 2026

Camden Haven News Of The Area

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Program aims to reduce domestic violence by addressing harmful behaviours in men The impacts of domestic violence can have lifelong consequences for children's safety, wellbeing, and development. Photo: Magnific.
Community, Health, Local News

Program aims to reduce domestic violence by addressing harmful behaviours in men

THERE’S been an alarming rise in the number of family and domestic violence offences against women and children in Australia. Australian Bureau of Statistics data has revealed the number of offenders increased by eight per cent in 2024-25, to 97,800 offenders nationally, representing the largest annual increase since national reporting began. The statistics on violence […]

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Port Macquarie’s Repair Fair celebrates sustainability and new skills Last year’s leathercraft workshop was popular with 2026 Repair Fair patrons. Photo: PMH Council.
Business, Community, Local News, Regional

Port Macquarie’s Repair Fair celebrates sustainability and new skills

Last year’s leathercraft workshop was popular with 2026 Repair Fair patrons. Photo: PMH Council. Craft workshops are among the activities for all ages at the 2026 Repair Fair next month. Photo: PMH Council. The needlecraft workshop drew a crowd at last year’s inaugural Repair Fair. Photo: PMH Council. Around 1500 people attended last year’s Repair […]

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Luke Hadfield re-elected unopposed as president of the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce President Luke Hadfield with the 2026-2027 Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce executive committee. Photo: Troy Zrebiec.
Community, Local News

Luke Hadfield re-elected unopposed as president of the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce

LUKE Hadfield was re-elected unopposed as president of the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce at its Annual General Meeting on 13 October. The previous year has been an active one for the Chamber and its executive, which comprises representatives of local businesses and the community. One of the Chamber’s most significant undertakings this year was […]

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HSC exams get under way for Port Macquarie Year 12 students Hastings Secondary College principal Meaghan Cook with HSC students Lachlan Browne and Cameron Carson, and Year 12 Advisor Rory Willaton. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Community, Regional, School

HSC exams get under way for Port Macquarie Year 12 students

YEAR 12 students across NSW began their Higher School Certificate written examinations this week. Hastings Secondary College students from Port Macquarie campus are sitting their exams at the Salvation Army Hall in Lord Street. After the first English paper, student leaders Lachlan Browne (vice captain) and Cameron Carson (Towns house captain) were quietly confident about […]

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Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete Transgrid's bushfire prevention helicopter patrols. Photo: Supplied.
Community, Local News, Regional

Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

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New scholarship program from St Agnes’ Catholic Parish helps local students pursue careers in nursing and early childhood education
Community, Local News, Regional, School

New scholarship program from St Agnes’ Catholic Parish helps local students pursue careers in nursing and early childhood education

APPLICATIONS opened this week for a new scholarship program from St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, designed to help local students pursue careers in nursing and early childhood education. ‘Parish Pathways’ will provide eligible students with up to $12,000 over the duration of their degree to help with tuition fees and other study-related expenses. The program is […]

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Grants open for applications from charities and not-for-profits The Mark Hughes Foundation is a past recipient of a Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation grant. Photo: MHF.
Community, Local News

Grants open for applications from charities and not-for-profits

CHARITIES and not-for-profit organisations in regional NSW with inspiring ideas are encouraged to apply for financial assistance through a grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF). This year the NPCF’s annual grassroots grants program has more than $540,000 available to support the health and social wellbeing of communities in regional NSW. The program offers […]

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