NORTH Haven pharmacist David Miles believes vaccine burn-out and disinformation could be factors in the low number of locals getting their yearly influenza vaccination. This is despite NSW Health data showing flu cases are surging. “There’s a lot of disinformation…
IN a testament to resilience and passion, 76-year-old Camden Haven resident John Hawkins is not letting age slow him down as he continues to pursue his martial arts dreams. A brown belt in Matsubayashi-ryu, a traditional style of karate, John…
DESPITE a bleak Saturday, the sun came out just in time for the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets’ June gathering, bringing a touch of warmth and brightness to the popular community event. The market, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings,…
COMMUNITIES across the Camden Haven are set to be among the winners when the NSW Budget is handed down next Tuesday. In the biggest funding boost for Port Macquarie Base Hospital since its construction, $265 million has been earmarked for…
CRACKING weather for the King’s Birthday lured scores of families to Lake Cathie, where fishers have been catching everything from bream and flathead, to a monster pike eel. It has been a month since Cathie Lagoon was opened to the…
MEMBER for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams was on hand on Tuesday to congratulate members of the Camden Haven Show Society on two successful State Government grants. The first grant of $114,744 is from the Crown Reserve Improvement Fund to upgrade…
THE iKew Visitor Information Centre has been awarded a Community Building Partnership grant by the State Government to the tune of $20,228.00. The Centre is a well known gateway to the Camden Haven, with thousands of visitors dropping in each…
INTRODUCING ‘Hooked on Camden Haven’ a regular fishing column with Kate Shelton from Bay Explorer Marine Services. THE Lake Cathie Fishing Club is hosting their annual Charity Fish Auction this Sunday, June 16 at Club Lake Cathie. Advertise with News…
THE ANZAC Room at the Laurieton United Service Club (LUSC) was transformed into a tropical extravaganza over the weekend when it welcomed the Camden Haven Orchid Society’s annual Winter Show. Orchids come in all shapes, sizes and colours, with some…
A PETITION calling on the NSW Government to support the purchase of a decommissioned motel at Kew to serve as transitional accommodation for the homeless was debated in Parliament last week, with local supporters of the project left disappointed by…