MEN across the Camden Haven will have less time to wait for prostate cancer testing and treatment as the result of a boost to diagnostic services at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH). The Jim Bruce Trust has donated $47,000 to…
THE Camden Haven Rural Fire Brigade recently convened for its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking the end of a productive year and introducing a new captain. Outgoing Brigade Captain Tom Patrick expressed his gratitude to the dedicated members whose efforts…
TIRELESS Dunbogan Bushcare volunteers are celebrating 25 years of habitat protection in the local area. The group’s achievements on the Dunbogan peninsula include the rehabilitation of littoral rainforest, threatened species habitat restoration, and erosion management. Advertise with News of The…
LAURIE and Elizabeth Wickings first stumbled across street libraries when traveling through the small towns and villages of Europe. Impressed by the concept, the pair returned from their travels determined to create a street library in Dunbogan, so neighbours could…
MORTGAGE-HOLDERS have avoided another bump in their monthly repayments but have longer to wait for relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest rates unchanged. The target cash rate has been left on hold at 4.35 percent for the…
DESPITE challenging weather, the annual Lake Cathie Fishing Club’s Charity Fish Auction reeled in a wave of success. Anglers braved the elements and came through with a fantastic haul of fish for the auction, including mulloway, bream, whiting, and flathead.…
THE Nambucca Strikers roared back to the summit of the Women’s 2nd Division South with a resounding 5-1 triumph over the Coffs Coast Tigers at Coronation Park last Saturday. Coach Rhys Jones, beleaguered by an ever-lengthening injury list, turned to…