August 20, 2025

Camden Haven News Of The Area

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Port Macquarie family’s 300km walk in honour of former INXS manager Chris M Murphy OAM At the ‘INXS Never Tear Us Apart Mini Series’ launch in Sydney: (l-r) Jack Murphy, Jeri Wambeek, Chris M Murphy OAM, Stevey and Nick Arena. Photo: supplied.
Community

Port Macquarie family’s 300km walk in honour of former INXS manager Chris M Murphy OAM

“MY DAD was an absolute whirlwind,” said Jeri Wambeek, the proud daughter of former INXS manager Chris M. Murphy OAM. “He was ‘go, go, go’. Determined, bold, brave, and often ruthless. But always with a heart for dreaming big.” On 14 October, however, it will be Jeri and her brother Jack, along with her sons […]

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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council appoints new Utilities Director New Director of Community Utilities Narelle D’Amico. Photo: PMHC.
Community

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council appoints new Utilities Director

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has appointed a new Director of Community Utilities. Narelle D’Amico previously spent seven years at Bundaberg Regional Council, where she was Branch Manager of Water Services and Director of Infrastructure Services. Her career achievements include implementing major water wastewater treatment upgrades, streamlining development and compliance processes, and driving digital transformation initiatives that […]

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Oxley electorate secures $450,000 for 20 community infrastructure projects Saving another day, the Byabarra Rural Fire Service crew in action. Photo: Facebook.
Community, Government

Oxley electorate secures $450,000 for 20 community infrastructure projects

COMMUNITY groups across the Oxley electorate will benefit from $450,000 in funding for 20 grassroots infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP). Member for Oxley Michael Kemp announced the successful projects, which aim to create more welcoming public spaces and strengthen social inclusion across the region. In the Port Macquarie-Hastings […]

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Spinal Cord Injury group offering local connections and advocacy Mid North Coast SCIA’s previous meet-ups. Photo: supplied.
Community, Health

Spinal Cord Injury group offering local connections and advocacy

Mid North Coast SCIA’s previous meet-ups. Photo: supplied. Sarah-Lynn at a meet and greet earlier this year. Photo: supplied. PEOPLE living with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions on the Mid North Coast now have a dedicated space to connect, share, and advocate for change. The Mid North Coast Spinal Injuries Australia (SCIA) group meets […]

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Buddhist monks journey to Lorne for Almsgiving ceremony Ajahn Por, Ajahn Noi and Ajahn Bom during the Almsgiving ceremony. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community

Buddhist monks journey to Lorne for Almsgiving ceremony

Ajahn Bom and Ajahn Noi exploring the Lorne property of Tin Tin Nu and Ian Oxenford. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Ajahn Por, Ajahn Noi and Ajahn Bom during the Almsgiving ceremony. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Members of the Buddhist community of Camden Haven with monks Ajahn Por, Ajahn Noi and Ajahn Bom. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Ajahn Bom. […]

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Billabong Zoo farewells much-loved snow leopard Khumbu Khumbu was a favourite with Zoo staff and visitors. Photos: supplied.
Community

Billabong Zoo farewells much-loved snow leopard Khumbu

  Khumbu was a favourite with Zoo staff and visitors. Photos: supplied.       BILLABONG Zoo’s snow leopard Khumbu passed away peacefully on 3 August at the age of 21, surrounded by the keepers who had cared for him for the past 10 years. “Khumbu holds a special place in our history as our […]

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SES springs into action with more wet weather on the way The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads and private properties. Photos: CHSES.
Community

SES springs into action with more wet weather on the way

The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads and private properties. Photos: CHSES. The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads and private properties. Photos: CHSES. The Camden Haven SES Unit responded to dozens of calls of trees down on roads […]

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Camden Haven groups among electorate’s community grants recipients Members of the CHRFB, which has been granted almost $55k. (L-R) Dave Handley, Peter Nash, Grantly Smith and Dylan Sheehy. Photo: file, Kim Ambrose.
Community

Camden Haven groups among electorate’s community grants recipients

THE Camden Haven Rural Fire Brigade and Harrington Bowling Club and Public School have received the largest of the just announced Community Building Partnership Grants for the Port Macquarie electorate. MP Robert Dwyer said 22 community groups across Harrington, the Camden Haven and Hastings will share in $450,000. The State Government funds will deliver much […]

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St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community, Event, School

St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo

Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Airlie, Chloe and Laura designed the Koala Conservation App. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Bob, Wil, James and Jack working to reduce drowning risks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Stage 3 students of St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS) at Laurieton are addressing real-world problems […]

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Meet the Mayor and Acting CEO session to be held in Laurieton PMHC Acting CEO Robert Fish and Mayor Adam Roberts with Port Macquarie resident Jonathan Hearn. Photo: PMHC.
Community

Meet the Mayor and Acting CEO session to be held in Laurieton

CAMDEN Haven residents are urged to book early to secure a face-to-face appointment with the heads of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Mayor Adam Roberts and Acting CEO Robert Fish will conduct a limited number of one-on-one meetings in the Laurieton School of Arts Hall on Wednesday 27 August. The session will run between 1pm and 3pm […]

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