August 21, 2026

Camden Haven News Of The Area

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Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan sits with members of the crossbench as he crosses the floor during a division on the Gambling Reform Bill 2026 in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch, AAP Image.
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Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling

COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watered-down legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary […]

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Whale off Crescent Head freed from rope in multi-agency operation Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Whale off Crescent Head freed from rope in multi-agency operation

Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. AN eight-metre humpback whale was disentangled from rope and floats off Port Plomer last weekend in a successful multi-agency response. “Volunteers and a […]

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Aboriginal organisations strengthen partnerships through Healthy Country forum Participants at the Visions for Healthy Country forum. Photo: Supplied.
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Aboriginal organisations strengthen partnerships through Healthy Country forum

ABORIGINAL organisations from across the North Coast gathered at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre to share knowledge, celebrate progress and strengthen partnerships through the Visions for Healthy Country project. The forum brought together Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Traditional Owner groups, industry representatives and project partners to discuss Aboriginal-led land management and environmental stewardship. Funded by the […]

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Push for police drones on the Mid North Coast
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Push for police drones on the Mid North Coast

MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-to-access area. […]

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Camden Haven Chamber’s Community Connection Day a success
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Camden Haven Chamber’s Community Connection Day a success

The Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has successfully trialled a new community initiative, with its inaugural Community Connection Day attracting strong support from both local organisations and residents. Held at Laurieton United Services Club, the free event brought together 45 local clubs, charities, sporting groups, service organisations and special interest groups, creating an opportunity for […]

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Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species Seven suspected cases of bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns, a common coastal species in Australia. Photo: AAP Image/Andrew Stafford.
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Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]

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A saint in our times – Carlo Acutis relics and exhibition visit St Agnes’ Catholic Parish in Port Macquarie Parishioners venerating the relics of Saint Carlo Acutis.
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A saint in our times – Carlo Acutis relics and exhibition visit St Agnes’ Catholic Parish in Port Macquarie

St Agnes’ Catholic Parish welcomes Saint Carlo Acutis. Photos: Pauline Cain The relic (on the left) is a small section of Carlo’s pericardium, while the smaller relic is of Carlo’s hair. Parishioners venerating the relics of Saint Carlo Acutis. RELICS of Saint Carlo Acutis were part of a visit at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish on […]

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