October 17, 2026

Camden Haven News Of The Area

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Hastings stars shine as community raises more than $285,000 The Stars of Hastings 2026 cast and event team, including Stars, dance teachers, MCs, judges and crew, celebrate raising more than $285,000 for Cancer Council NSW. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography.
Community, Health, Local News

Hastings stars shine as community raises more than $285,000

The Stars of Hastings 2026 cast and event team, including Stars, dance teachers, MCs, judges and crew, celebrate raising more than $285,000 for Cancer Council NSW. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography. Judges’ Choice winners Abby Koch and Miranda Webster perform their winning theatrical routine. Photo: Lucy Humphries Photography. People’s Choice winners Jacob Fardy and Jorjia-Rose Styles […]

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Libs and Nats vow to enact stronger laws and tougher penalties for young offenders Member for Port Stephens, Robert Dwyer.
Community, Government, Local News, Police

Libs and Nats vow to enact stronger laws and tougher penalties for young offenders

PORT Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer has thrown his voice behind the push to introduce tougher penalties for serious offences committed by youth. Mr Dwyer, a member of the Liberal Party, is calling for reforms that would see sentences that “reflect community expectations” in line with the catchcry: “Adult Crime, Adult Time laws”. “The face of […]

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Farmers: don’t wait for disaster – register now for Rural Aid’s assistance A scene from a 2025 bush fire ground.
Community, Local News, Regional

Farmers: don’t wait for disaster – register now for Rural Aid’s assistance

WITH summer approaching and the risk of bushfires and other severe weather increasing across parts of Australia, Rural Aid is encouraging farmers to register now. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting warmer and drier conditions across parts of the country this Spring, with increased bushfire risk in several areas. The months ahead also bring the […]

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Local poet wants to help women find connections and support for their creativity Baylee Forbes wants to help women connect in creative spaces. Photo: Supplied by Baylee Forbes.
Community

Local poet wants to help women find connections and support for their creativity

WHEN 29-year-old performance poet Baylee Forbes relocated from the Gold Coast to Lake Cathie earlier this year, she was in search of cultural connections. The new mum values spending time with other creative women. “I love seeing women connect in creative spaces,” she said. “I feel like we have a biological need to create, and […]

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ADVERTORIAL: Dementia Matters awareness and education seminar comes to Port Macquarie Dementia-friendly volunteers.
Community, Health, Local News, Regional

ADVERTORIAL: Dementia Matters awareness and education seminar comes to Port Macquarie

NEXT week the Greater Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance (DFCA) will hold a community seminar to explore what those living in the region can do to reduce their risk of dementia. The DFCA is a not-for-profit organisation that is striving to ensure the Port Macquarie–Hastings region is more inclusive and supportive, for those with […]

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Artists living with disability in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region are invited to apply to participate in Ability in Action // Art Exhibition 2026.
Community, Regional

Artists living with disability in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region are invited to apply to participate in Ability in Action // Art Exhibition 2026.

ARTISTS and makers living with disability in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region are invited to apply to participate in Ability in Action // Art Exhibition 2026. This exhibition has been made possible through funding from Arts Mid North Coast, and participation is completely free for selected artists. Rachael Thorpe, disability advocate and acting secretary of the […]

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Inner Wheel continues support for Wauchope Port Macquarie RDA Margot Lee, Chris Carter, Pat Every and Jenny Tucker are supporters of Wauchope Port Macquarie RDA horses. Photo: Supplied.
Community

Inner Wheel continues support for Wauchope Port Macquarie RDA

BLUEY received a special Spring visit from members of the Port Macquarie West Inner Wheel Club, continuing the group’s support for Wauchope Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled (RDA). Inner Wheel members Margot Lee, Chris Carter, Pat Every and Jenny Tucker visited the RDA centre to catch up with Bluey, the horse they are sponsoring […]

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