Fair Dinkum Country Band singing their way to charity support Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 7, 2025 Dale White, Kay Scott, Sharon Salter, Paul Styles and Mal Salter. 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 Mal and Sharon Salter. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, 2Way FM Hastings Community Radio, Taree Men’s Shed, Aussie Battlers and Hastings Cancer Trust are just some of the local groups and initiatives the band has supported. Mal estimates the band has raised more than $80,000 since its formation. The majority of funds are raised through live performances, supported by the efforts of Sharon to run raffles to bring bigger named performers to town. The Fair Dinkum Country Band can be found at Kew Country Club on the third Sunday of each month between 11.00am and 4.00pm. Entry is a gold coin donation. “If you can play it, sing it, you’re most welcome to join in with us,” Mal told NOTA. The band holds two major fundraising events each year, with the next being a Country Music Festival at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) on Saturday 5 April from 11:00am. Tickets are $20. All proceeds will assist the Renal Unit of Port Macquarie Hospital. By Bill HARROW
