September 11, 2025
St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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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. 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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Life-saving phone donation program to support domestic and family violence victims CEO of St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Tony Leahy, with Parish Priest Fr Paul Gooley, launch the DV Safe Phone donation program in Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied
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Life-saving phone donation program to support domestic and family violence victims

ST AGNES’ Catholic Parish in Port Macquarie has launched a life-saving mobile phone donation program to support people experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). Partnering with national charity DV Safe Phone, the Parish is now the only official agency distribution partner between Taree and Kempsey, and is helping to fill a critical gap in local […]

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Celebrating 65 years of VIEW
Community

Celebrating 65 years of VIEW

THE 65th Anniversary of VIEW Clubs of Australia was celebrated in Laurieton on Saturday, 26 July. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation bringing women together in local communities to enjoy social activities, develop skills, make connections and participate in networking events while supporting and advocating for the education of […]

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Open Day at Port’s CSU campus Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU.
Community, School

Open Day at Port’s CSU campus

Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU. Open Day at the Port Macquarie CSU campus is Sunday, 3 August. SCHOOL leavers, career changers and lifelong learners may find their next career opportunity this Sunday, 3 August, when Charles Sturt University (CSU) invites the community […]

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A special day for grandparents at St Joseph’s Laurieton Quade with his nan Kim, mum Renae and sister Eden. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Community, School

A special day for grandparents at St Joseph’s Laurieton

Quade with his nan Kim, mum Renae and sister Eden. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Khoda with nan Lynell and great-grandparents Michele and Reg. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Mini and Lincoln. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Danuta and Izzy. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. NANS, pops and extended family members returned to the playground of St Joseph’s Public School Laurieton on Friday […]

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Rotary honours heroes from region’s emergency services John Oxley, Immediate Past President Rotary E-Club of District 9650; Benjamin Monaghan, Ambulance Service; Senior Constable David Ulherr, Port Macquarie Police; Mitchel Atherton, Australian Lifeguard Service; Michael Brumby, State Emergency Service; Nicole Crowe, Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club; Rob Britten, Port Macquarie Marine Rescue; Brendan Seed, President Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West. Photo: supplied.
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Rotary honours heroes from region’s emergency services

ROTARY Club of Port Macquarie West and the Rotary E-Club of District 9650 joined forces on 15 July to host an evening honouring seven representatives from the region’s emergency services. All emergency services were invited to nominate a local member who had “gone above and beyond”, recognising their dedication and commitment to serving the Port […]

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Heart of the Haven: Sandy Sandy Waser is passionate about giving back to the Camden Haven community.
Community

Heart of the Haven: Sandy

AFTER holidaying in the Camden Haven region for years, Sandy Waser made the move to Port Macquarie in 2014 from South Australia. With strong memories of visiting family and falling in love with the area’s natural beauty and warm sense of community, it wasn’t long before she began finding ways to give back. “I grew […]

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Heart of the Haven: Luke Hadfield Luke Hadfield.
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Heart of the Haven: Luke Hadfield

BORN and bred in Bonny Hills, Luke Hadfield is Camden Haven through and through. From early days at the beach and exploring the bush, Luke now fills a variety of vital community roles. “I honestly can’t remember when I first started getting involved in the community – it’s just something I’ve always done,” he said. […]

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Bookmaking’s in the blood for Jo Borger ‘Bookie’ Jo Borger. Photo: Bill Harrow.
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Bookmaking’s in the blood for Jo Borger

LOCAL “bookie” Jo Borger has been fielding at the local horses for the past two years. Bookmaking is in her blood. Her Mum Kerrie was a bookie for 30 years and was the first female to be registered with the NSW Bookmakers’ Co-op. Jo remembers going to the races from the age of five. When […]

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