Relentless weather hammers the Camden Haven Camden Haven Camden Haven News Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 25, 2025 THE Camden Haven and surrounding areas faced days of relentless heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf beginning the evening of Wednesday, 15 January. 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 According to
From fire to flood: Busy week for Camden Haven SES Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 25, 2025 IT HAS been a challenging start to the year for local State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers, responding to a range of unique and challenging incidents across the Port Macquarie/Hastings region. At around 8.00pm last Wednesday evening, Camden Haven SES unit commander Darren Mearrick and a group of volunteers heard sirens
Rotary Book sale welcomes 2000 visitors Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 25, 2025 READY to greet visitors as they entered the Laurieton Scout Hall for the Rotary Book Sale on Friday, 17 January were dedicated volunteers Flo Williams, Denise McCosker, Jenny Peters and John Saunders. The annual event, which first began in Laurieton over 20 years ago, welcomed more than 2000 visitors who
Where to go for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Australia Day events Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 24, 2025 IF you’re looking for somewhere to spend this Australia Day weekend, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) recommends searching the “Events Calendar” on its website. According to Mayor Adam Roberts, there are a “host of events and functions planned for both Saturday and Sunday”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Hydrants, crowd and gas tanks complicated emergency response to Co-op fire Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 24, 2025 JUST five days before fire destroyed Laurieton Seafoods and Fisherman’s Co-op, the crew at Laurieton Fire and Rescue Station 358 asked the community to help them maintain access to the area’s water hydrants. “These are a vital resource for our response to incidents,” the unit posted to social media. Advertise with
Longest-serving Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams announces retirement Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 24, 2025 A BY-ELECTION will be held in the seat of Port Macquarie following the mid-term retirement of the electorate’s longest-serving MP, Leslie Williams. After almost fourteen years, Mrs Williams is expected to step down in a matter of weeks. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Figures show Camden Haven boaties responsible for fewer rescues than state average Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 24, 2025 BOATERS across the Camden Haven continue to heed the advice of marine rescuers, despite figures showing 2024 was another “demanding year” for coastal areas - including Port Macquarie and Forster-Tuncurry. Across NSW, a total of 10,539 people were safely returned to shore after 4735 search and rescue missions and 1364 emergency
The history of Camden Haven Marine Rescue Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 AS Unit Commander of Marine Rescue Camden Haven, Peter Cameron knows better than anyone the critical role his team plays in keeping the community safe on the water. It is a role the unit has performed since the mid-1970s, as Cmdr Cameron shares below. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Community rallies to support Laurieton Fisherman’s co-op after devastating fire Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 THE Camden Haven community has come together in a show of support for the Laurieton Fisherman’s Co-op and Laurieton Seafoods after a devastating fire destroyed the building on Wednesday, 15 January. Community members, groups and organisations gathered at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) on Sunday to discuss how best to
Community collaboration needed for rescue of juvenile dolphin Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 16, 2025 REVIEWING images she had captured of a pod of dolphins from the breakwall at Pilot Beach, local photographer Ivanka Feher noticed a distressing sight. One photograph appeared to show a juvenile dolphin with a ring-shaped object encircling its head/upper body. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your