June 6, 2025
St Joseph’s Primary School celebrates mums
Community, School

St Joseph’s Primary School celebrates mums

Evangeline and Georgia share stories about their mums. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Oliver and Lincoln entertain the crowd. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Andréa and Yasmin share flowers. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Leighton and mum Samantha. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Andréa with mum Jess. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Smiling faces of the SJPS choir. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE students of St […]

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Rainbow Beach to host the annual Bird Rock Memorial Classic on 17 May The board donated to this weekend’s Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic. Photo: supplied
Community

Rainbow Beach to host the annual Bird Rock Memorial Classic on 17 May

THE Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic is on again this weekend, Saturday 17 May, to remember all past surfers. The competition is to be held at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills. Among the prizes will be a board shaped by Scott Wylie and glassed by Tony from Spade Surfboards. There will be two competitions running side […]

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Roads, housing and surf club upgrades among the priorities in Rob Dwyer’s maiden speech Rob Dwyer is congratulated by Liberal Party leader Mark Speakman after making his maiden speech in the NSW Parliament.
Community, Government, Regional

Roads, housing and surf club upgrades among the priorities in Rob Dwyer’s maiden speech

NEWLY elected Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has used his inaugural speech in Parliament to call for an overpass at Houston Mitchell Drive between Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie. He also highlighted the growing traffic congestion on the Oxley Highway, the need for surf club upgrades, and improved housing affordability. Backed by his new […]

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State awards to recognise emergency services volunteers
Community, Government, Regional

State awards to recognise emergency services volunteers

EMERGENCY services volunteers will be recognised for the first time in the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Centre for Volunteering added this seventh category to its annual celebration, following the announcement in March of the Premier’s Flood Emergency Citation. The citation ensures that the unique and vital contributions of emergency responders and […]

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John Vipond (1932–2025): a ‘man of loyalty, passion and selfless service’ John, 92, is survived by his wife Judy (left). Photo: supplied.
Community

John Vipond (1932–2025): a ‘man of loyalty, passion and selfless service’

John Vipond keeping an eye on the beach from his favourite spot on the Camden Haven SLSC verandah. Photo: supplied. John, 92, is survived by his wife Judy (left). Photo: supplied. Dignitaries joined family and friends for John’s 90th birthday. Photo: supplied. Dignitaries joined family and friends for John’s 90th birthday. Photo: supplied. John at […]

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Laurieton team embark on cross-country fundraising adventure Leisha McKay and Kelly Webster.
Community

Laurieton team embark on cross-country fundraising adventure

INTREPID adventurers Leisha McKay and Kelly Webster set off from Laurieton last Wednesday afternoon to take part in the 2025 Autumn “Shitbox Rally”. The rally challenges teams to drive cars worth less than $1,500 across Australia via some of its most formidable roads, serving as a fundraiser for the Cancer Council. Considered a challenge rather […]

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Laurieton Rotary Club restores historic Harbour Construction Monument at North Haven The original plaque was removed but has since been located and restored to the monument.
Community

Laurieton Rotary Club restores historic Harbour Construction Monument at North Haven

The three metre tall monument has stood for 55 years. The original plaque was removed but has since been located and restored to the monument. The monument had been degraded by exposure over its time standing. A significant piece of Camden Haven’s maritime history has been lovingly restored, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the […]

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