FROM humble beginnings the Camden Haven Garden Club continues to branch out and broaden its horizons. Founded in 1987 by Joy Ward, initial gatherings consisted of a small group of like-minded individuals hosting monthly meetings at each other’s homes. Advertise…
LAURIETON Public School (LPS) has enjoyed a significant increase in Kindergarten admissions in 2025, welcoming 21 students this year compared to 15 in 2024. Principal Grant Timmins partly attributes this rise to the school’s growing reputation in the community. Advertise…
NSW NATIONALS candidate Sean Gleeson has vowed to “reinstate the $5m worth of funding cut by Labor” for the Wrights Road roundabout if successful at the Port Macquarie by-election next Saturday. The announcement matches a NSW Liberal Party promise to…
THE full effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred on the Camden Haven and Hastings may not be known for several days with residents urged to remain vigilant and monitor only reliable sources of emergency information. Cyclone tracking maps show the point…
THE Port Macquarie doctor dumped as the National Party’s candidate in next week’s by-election is now running as an Independent. Dr Yonge said he was “sacked” on Wednesday 12 February, just days after his pre-selection, over “unsubstantiated allegations”. Advertise with…
CAMDEN Haven Country Music, also known as The Fair Dinkum Country Band, have been raising money for local charities since 2010. The group was established in June 2010 by Ron Naylor and Rob Dwyer, who later handed the reins to…
CAMDEN Haven football prodigy Haine Eames, 17, has enjoyed a record-breaking debut season in the yellow and blue of the Central Coast Mariners (CCM). The attacking midfielder signed his first scholarship contract with the Mariners in July 2023, resulting in…
IT’S hard not to share Kelly Ashton’s response to his son AJ’s prized ute being found stripped and burnt out. “Bastards” is what he calls the people responsible for stealing the rebuilt 1972 Ford Falcon XA. Advertise with News of…
APPLICATIONS are open for the NSW Government’s 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence program, which offers up to $10,000 for a contemporary veteran or group of veterans to engage with the Anzac Memorial and the broader community through art.…
THERE was clearly something in the water supply around March and April of last year, based on the “rare” start to 2025 for Port Macquarie Base Hospital’s Special Care Unit. Between 12 January and 2 February, the unit was home…