July 26, 2025
Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins
Community, Government

Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins

A recently received scam email. A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA. THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline. Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the […]

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4YP ‘Smiley Bus’ rolls into town with Youth Support on board Paul and Amy are ready for chats, games and a feed by the smiley bus. Photo: supplied.
Community

4YP ‘Smiley Bus’ rolls into town with Youth Support on board

Paul and Amy are ready for chats, games and a feed by the smiley bus. Photo: supplied. Social worker and co-founder of 4YP Paul Condon. Photo: supplied. Amy Trotter is all smiles for the youth program. Photo: supplied. LOCAL teenagers across the Hastings region are finding a new source of connection, support, and fun, all […]

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More support sought for flood-affected farmers Cowper MP Pat Conaghan and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
Community, Government

More support sought for flood-affected farmers

THE Liberal and National parties are continuing calls for Federal and State governments to urgently amend Category C and D disaster recovery funding to the maximum thresholds of $50,000 for small businesses and $75,000 for primary producers. Local MPs say the current $25,000 threshold is simply not enough, however Labor Ministers have urged primary producers […]

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Can you support the Camden Haven Community at 3 Winter Appeal? Community at 3 volunteers giving back to the community.
Community

Can you support the Camden Haven Community at 3 Winter Appeal?

Donations of goods are being accepted as part of the Winter Appeal. Donations of goods are being accepted as part of the Winter Appeal. Community at 3 volunteers giving back to the community. AS the chill of winter settles over the Camden Haven, the spirit of giving is alive and well – thanks to the […]

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Heart of the Haven: Lifesaver Leah Leah is a proud member of the Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club.
Community

Heart of the Haven: Lifesaver Leah

LEAH’S journey with Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club began back in 2017 when she joined the Nippers program as a young child. Week by week she learned the basics of surf awareness, safety and teamwork, building both confidence and a love for the ocean. Over the years, she progressed through the Nippers age groups […]

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Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Reg Craig with Aboriginal Health Practitioner Laurie Clay accepting the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare award for the Hastings Aboriginal Diabetes Education Service.
Community, Health

Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership

Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Reg Craig with Aboriginal Health Practitioner Laurie Clay accepting the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare award for the Hastings Aboriginal Diabetes Education Service. NSW Health Chief Experience Officer Anne-Marie Hadley with Tara O’Brien and Zoe Chaffer from the Paediatric Complex Care Coordination Service who won the Transforming the Patient Experience Award. MNCLHD […]

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Camden Haven Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates another successful season Award recipients (L-R) Ben Hosick, Lillian Hosick, Leah Rumsby, Peter Bagnall, Thomas Maxwell and Gary Hawkins. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community, National

Camden Haven Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates another successful season

  Award recipients (L-R) Ben Hosick, Lillian Hosick, Leah Rumsby, Peter Bagnall, Thomas Maxwell and Gary Hawkins. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.   Tony Worton was awarded Life Membership. Photo: supplied.   CAMDEN Haven Surf Life Saving Club (CHSLC) held their annual Awards of Excellence on Friday, 6 June at Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC). The awards […]

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Historic ‘Tank Stream’ brought back to life through Landcare and Council partnership Around 300 shrubs and ground covers were planted.
Community

Historic ‘Tank Stream’ brought back to life through Landcare and Council partnership

MORE than 35 volunteers pitched in for a planting day at the historically significant “Tank Stream” at Bartlett Reserve, Bonny Hills on 25 May. Around 300 shrubs and ground covers were planted as part of Stage One of the revegetation project, organised by Bonny Hills Landcare, Hastings Landcare and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC). Tank Stream […]

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Kendall’s Global Food Garden needs help naming new scarecrow pal The scarecrow in his favourite position. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community

Kendall’s Global Food Garden needs help naming new scarecrow pal

The scarecrow in his favourite position. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Coralie with her scarecrow creation. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Coralie, Tin, Sabina and Ellen proudly displaying their efforts. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. AN unusual sight stunned volunteers recently as they arrived for their weekly session at Kendall’s Global Food Garden. In a corner of the garden stood a […]

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