CAMDEN Haven artists and community groups are among nine recipients to receive funding through Arts Mid North Coast’s SEED Grants Program. The grants support community-driven and place-based creative projects, with 24 applications received for the latest funding round. The applications demonstrated the ingenuity of regional creatives and their desire to connect with their communities, according […]
Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, welcomed Port Macquarie and Kempsey’s 10 new probationary constables this week. Images: Supplied.
Port Macquarie and Kempsey welcome 10 new police recruits
TEN new probationary constables have commenced duties across the Mid North Coast this week, with six officers posted to Kempsey and four to Port Macquarie. “Having more boots on the ground in Kempsey and Port Macquarie means greater visibility and more officers available to respond when our community needs them,” said Member for Oxley, Michael […]
Measles often manifests with a characteristic rash and a fever that often peaks when the rash is at its worst. Photo: Physicians Premier.
Measles is about – check that your immunisations are up to date
IF you were born in the late 1970s onwards, you are advised to check their immunity to measles. An estimated 1.7 million Australians are not protected against measles, putting individuals and communities at risk of more outbreaks, according to new analysis from the peak immunisation research organisation. National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) […]
Port Stephens families urged to keep talking about bullying
FOR Port Stephens families, the end of Bullying No Way Week should not mean the end of conversations about bullying. Parents, schools, sporting clubs and community groups are being encouraged to keep checking in with young people after new Kids Helpline figures highlighted the seriousness of the issue. More than 627,000 students nationally took part […]
Hannah Partlett wins public speaking competition at Laurieton
TOASTMASTERS International formed in California in 1924 with the primary purpose of empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. In 2019 the organisation formed a strategic alliance with Rotary International, with the partnership designed to help members of both organisations improve communication, develop leadership skills and expand their community networks. One of their […]
Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan sits with members of the crossbench as he crosses the floor during a division on the Gambling Reform Bill 2026 in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch, AAP Image.
Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling
COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watered-down legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary […]
Whale off Crescent Head freed from rope in multi-agency operation
Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. AN eight-metre humpback whale was disentangled from rope and floats off Port Plomer last weekend in a successful multi-agency response. “Volunteers and a […]
Port Macquarie police take the Plunge for charity
ON Sunday, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and a group of dedicated supporters gathered in Westport Park to raise funds for local competitors at the Special Olympics. The LETR is the world’s largest law enforcement charity. It works to raise awareness and money for the inspiring athletes of Special Olympics NSW & ACT. Its […]
Celebrating Community at 3’s amazing volunteers
THERE was plenty of laughter, dancing and friendship on Thursday, 30 July, as Community at 3 held its Annual Volunteers’ Morning Tea at The Jetty Café, Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC), to thank the amazing volunteers who give so much to the Camden Haven community. Most people know Community at 3 for its free weekly […]
Homelessness Awareness Week event in Port Macquarie
HOMELESSNESS Awareness Week was marked with a range of services and organisations set up on Town Green in Port Macquarie on Friday 7 August. There was a warm, welcoming buzz with stall holders mingling, Rotary Club West hosting a BBQ, Make a Difference serving coffee, a drumming circle as part of the YPSpace, music, raffles […]
