Flooded farms in need of fencing volunteers.
BLAZEAID is calling for volunteers to lend a hand rebuilding fences in communities still recovering from the devastating floods that hit the Mid North Coast earlier this year. A dedicated team is now based at Nabiac, working hard to restore fencing on local farms between Bulahdelah and Kempsey. BlazeAid Coordinator Lisa Abdoo said anyone can […]
A BAREFOOT bowls fundraiser will be held on Saturday, 1 November at Club North Haven for 10-year-old local Ivy Latham, with money raised going towards her ongoing medical costs. Described by her mother Melisa Iping as smart, spunky, determined and very headstrong, Ivy is like any other girl her age except that she was born […]
Patrick Dale. Photo: Sweet Tooth Marshmallows.
SWEET Tooth Marshmallows, a growing name in artisan confectionery, has received national recognition after its Raspberry Marshmallows won a Bronze Medal at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Awards. The handcrafted treats are the creation of 14-year-old Patrick Dale, who has already made a mark in the gourmet food world with his modern take on the […]
62 Possum Way, KewPrice range: $1,475,000 to $1,525,000 THIS stunning homestead-style residence is situated on a gently elevated 1.55-hectare (3.83-acre) property in the sought-after Kew, Lake Ridge Estate. Perfectly designed for family living, this home offers the best of both worlds-peaceful rural surroundings with convenient proximity to essential services and the coast. The home features […]
Ian Orr, Dave Jones and Phil Collins - Winners of Club Championship Triples.
22nd JUNE, 2025 The Final of the Club Championship Triples was played on Friday, and the standard of play was absolutely fantastic. Both sides have played great bowls to reach the final, so the contest between Terry Miles, Barrie Isaac and Dean Gemmell against Ian Orr, Dave Jones and Phil Collins was expected to be […]
DEAR Jasminda, I WAS scrolling through the local community page on the weekend and came across a cheeky post. The post didn’t raise an eyebrow, but what did was the pile-on from adults hating on this young person. It seems strange that people over a certain age would stoop this low. Why are people so […]
The crew at Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club at North Haven, at the end of their busy patrol season. Photo: Camden Haven SLSC.
THE flags came down on the 2024/2025 surf patrol season on Sunday, 27 April, although rescue crews will remain “rescue ready” in case of an emergency. Camden Haven SLSC at North Haven thanked all its volunteers at the weekend for “giving up time over the season to save lives and keep communities safe”. Surf Life […]
Joel Putland, Mark Hornshaw, Karl Attenborough, and Michael O’Neill at a Libertarian campaign event in Taree.
IT has been another big week of campaigning in the seat of Lyne, so here is a summary of the releases received by Camden Haven News Of The Area. Nationals candidate Alison Penfold has committed to establishing an Urgent Care Clinic “as soon as possible” in Taree if the Coalition is elected. Ms Penfold also […]
PLANS to build a regional play space at a location on Laurie Street in Laurieton have been shelved following strong community opposition, with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council now looking for an alternative site. In an email read by News Of The Area, Council Community Engagement Officer Nick Cook confirmed that the Laurie Street proposal will not […]
Isobel, Mrs Melanie Strong, Kash, Lyla and Gemma.
THE Laurieton Public School (LPS) debating team has earned a top four finish in the Premier’s Debating Challenge. The competition attracted more than 1000 teams of year 5 and 6 students from across NSW. Known as the ‘Lorikeets’, the local team was led by LPS teacher Mrs Melanie Strong and featured students Kash, Isobel, Lyla, […]
