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 […]
The report shows walkability has a bigger impact on the amount of time spent walking in regional communities. Photo: David Guerrero/Pexels.
AMID soaring fuel prices which are prompting Australians to explore alternative transport options, a new study highlights the health benefits of walkable neighbourhoods. New research shows that regional residents living in walkable towns and centres walk 75 minutes more each week, prompting calls for Governments to invest more in well-connected, safe footpaths to boost community […]
University of Newcastle’s Belinda Peden of HMRI’s Population Health Research program.
NEW research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day. The majority of young Australians are still not active enough, despite well-established evidence that regular physical activity improves children’s physical and mental health. Schools are seen as an important setting to […]
The 2026 Kindergarten cohort at Coopernook Public. Photo: supplied.
THERE were big smiles and plenty of excitement earlier this term as the newest Kindergarten students walked through the gates at Coopernook Public School to begin their education journey. This year’s class holds a special place in the school’s history, becoming the 151st Kindergarten cohort to commence their education at the small Mid North Coast […]
Rotarian John Saunders, CHHS student Cooper Boese, CHHS student Gemma Fowler, Rotarian Jennifer Peters, CHHS Head of Mathematics James Langley and CHHS student Jazz Jones. Photo: Rotary.
THE Rotary Club of Laurieton has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to local youth, continuing more than a decade of support for the Camden Haven High School (CHHS) Robotics Team. The partnership began in 2014 under the presidency of John Saunders, when a $4,000 grant funded the introduction of robotics at the school. What started as […]
A WORLD-FIRST study by Charles Sturt University (CSU) has identified an ecosystem of parasites inside great white sharks. The global study by researchers in CSU’s School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and the Gulbali Institute for Agriculture Water and Environment, found evidence of at least 116 parasites inside the apex predator. Professor in Veterinary […]
Youth Parliament offers young people the opportunity to debate in NSW Parliament, create Youth Bills on issues for change, and have their voices and recommendations heard by Members of Parliament.
THE Y NSW is calling for passionate young people from across the state to apply for the 2026 Youth Parliament program, now open to students in Years 10 to 12 across NSW. Operated for over 20 years by the Y NSW (formerly YMCA), Youth Parliament offers young people the opportunity to debate in NSW Parliament, […]
Grace Donovan, Kurt Northover, Hayley Smith and Claire Whitelaw. Sharon Westman (relieving Principal), Hayley Smith (captain), Shayne Vonbun (Deputy Year 12 advisor), Claire Whitelaw (Vice Captain), Deb Gilbert (relieving Principal), Grace Donovan (Vice Captain), Brent Wilkinson (Year 12 advisor), Kurt Northover (captain). CAMDEN Haven High School appears to be in good hands, with the 2026 […]
Camden Haven High School’s newly graduated Year 12 class. Photo: CHHS.
THEIR schoolyard days may be over but Camden Haven High School’s Year 12 Class of 2025 is firmly focussed on the upcoming High School Certificate (HSC). The students’ achievements were celebrated at their graduation on Thursday 25 September ahead of their official “study holiday”. Deputy Principals Deb Gilbert and Sharon Westman shared with the school […]
The program is designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia.
A NEW National Youth Parliament program has been launched, designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia. Students aged 16–17 are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their federal electorate in an immersive five-day parliamentary experience in Canberra. One student from each of Australia’s 150 electorates will be […]
