THE cycling club Better by Bicycle Port Macquarie has now turned its attention to the Camden Haven, launching fortnightly rides that highlight the area’s natural beauty. One of the key initiatives is “Tuesday Trails with Stephanie”. Led by Stephanie Todd, these outings currently range from Kendall to Dunbogan and as far south as Johns River, […]
Trivia and Tee-Off fundraiser in Port Macquarie to support Hastings Cancer Trust
Kiran with a HCT funded ECG. Photo: supplied. Patient with a HCT funded Paxman. Photo: supplied. THE Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI) nursing team is rallying the community with a new fundraiser for the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT), on Sunday 12 October. Kirsty Baxter, HCT board member and nurse at the […]
Milestone reached with opening of D5 section of Beach-to-Beach Path
Celebrations as the ribbon is cut officially opening the D5 section. Penny Small, surrounded by other Beach to Beach Committee members, addresses attendees. COMMUNITY members and dignitaries gathered in Dunbogan this week to celebrate the official opening of the D5 section of the Beach-to-Beach Shared Path. The newly completed section features 240 metres of boardwalk, […]
Rotary Club of Laurieton bringing back Junior Community Awards
THE Rotary Club of Laurieton is on a mission to revive a 30-year-old program, the Rotary Junior Community Awards. Inaugurated by the Rotary Club of Mitchell River, the awards ran in local schools until COVID forced a hiatus. Like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, students carry out a variety of activities designed to help […]
Headspace Port Macquarie celebrates $148,000 upgrade to support youth mental health
HEADSPACE Port Macquarie officially unveiled its newly refurbished centre on Monday 8 September, marking a major step forward in providing vital mental health support for young people in the region. The much needed enhancement resulted from $148,000 received under Stream 3 of the Federal Government’s Headspace Demand Management and Enhancement program. It included a reconfiguration […]
Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork
MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]

Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker
THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]
Heart of the Haven: Brendan Crabtree
BRENDAN Crabtree may not have grown up in Camden Haven or Port Macquarie, but over the past decade he’s become a familiar face in the community. “I moved here with my family about 10 years ago and I’m so glad to be raising my kids here,” Brendan said. “I just love how welcoming and tight-knit […]
Port Macquarie and Wauchope key destinations for R U OK? fundraiser for mental health awareness
CYCLIST Matt Hockings is gearing up for a gruelling challenge to raise awareness and funds for R U OK?, the national suicide prevention charity that inspires people to meaningfully connect with those around them. For R U OK? day on 11 September, Matt will cycle from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie and then back to […]
North Haven student earns best and fairest at state AFL championships
NORTH Haven Public School student Elliott Luke has been recognised for his outstanding performance at the 2025 State AFL Championship, receiving the prestigious Best and Fairest award. The award was presented by former North Coast PSSA AFL manager Barry Spry, who oversaw the program from 2003 to 2023. Donated in 2008, the honour is given […]