POLICE have confirmed their initial investigation of the fire that destroyed Laurieton Fishermen’s Co-op and Laurieton Seafoods on 15 January, shows an electrical fault was the likely cause. Their inquiries are still ongoing however, and they continue to appeal for…
MARJ Cameron is turning 100 this month and the Camden Haven community is making sure the celebrations last for weeks. The war widow is a much-loved volunteer who many consider “family” (see this week’s Heart of the Haven). Advertise with…
THOUSANDS of parents are putting their feet up today, at least for a moment, now that school has started to resume across the Camden Haven. If you’ve waved goodbye to a child starting Kindy and think their beaming smile is…
THE reprieve from not having a water bill to pay is over. For the past few months, a message at the top of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s website has advised homeowners that water bills were delayed “due to technical issues” and…
SURF life savers and Council lifeguards are reminding swimmers to check post-holiday patrol times, following two emergencies off Camden Haven beaches in a matter of days. On Tuesday, 4 February, a 74-year-old man died after being pulled from the water…
FOR many veterans and emergency services personnel, the battle doesn’t end when their service does. Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and social phobia are often underdiagnosed yet remain very real challenges that make everyday life even more difficult. Advertise with News…
TWO prominent members of the Camden Haven community are vying for Liberal Party pre-selection this weekend ahead of the Port Macquarie by-election next month. Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) General Manager Rob Dwyer, and Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce President…
A COUNCIL plan to create a Regional Play Space at the end of Laurie Street is at odds with the shared vision of community groups who’ve been lobbying for Laurieton’s first main street to be declared a Historic Precinct. Port…
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council has been dealt a blow in its bid to build a $67m aquatic facility. Its application for $13.6m in federal funding has been knocked back, forcing it to explore other options. Advertise with News of The…
AS Australian property prices hold firm, now might be the perfect time to purchase before Reserve Bank rate cuts put a rocket under demand. Home values were flat in January despite declines in the heavyweight markets of Sydney and Melbourne,…