July 26, 2026
ADVERTORIAL: $5 Coffee Charity Fund Delivers Lifeline Across Camden Haven Volunteers at Laurieton Warehouse BBQ.
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ADVERTORIAL: $5 Coffee Charity Fund Delivers Lifeline Across Camden Haven

Young volunteer at Laurieton Warehouse BBQ. Volunteers at Laurieton Warehouse BBQ. Regional Bank Donation. Donating to Wauchope Palliative Care. Bunnings BBQ fundraiser. Logo Volunteers at fund-raising BBQ. Donating a defibrillator to Community at 3. A GRASSROOTS charity that began with a simple idea in Laurieton is continuing to make a meaningful impact across the Camden […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Exposed to asbestos or silica dust?
BUSINESS SHOWCASE

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Exposed to asbestos or silica dust?

FOR many in our community, hard work in industries construction, forestry, power generation, road building and manufacturing has been a way of life. But for some, that work has come at a hidden cost. Diseases caused by asbestos and silica dust often take decades to appear. By the time symptoms develop, the connection to past […]

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Plan with confidence with Morris Succession Lawyers The team at Morris Succession Lawyers.
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Plan with confidence with Morris Succession Lawyers

AS we move closer to retirement and beyond, we enter a new chapter – one that brings reflection, responsibility, and planning for the future. It’s also the ideal time to ensure your affairs are in order through a well-considered estate plan. Estate planning isn’t just about having a will. It’s about protecting your family, your […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Ageing Well Expo returns in expanded format Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Ageing Well Expo returns in expanded format

Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. News Of The Area’s Chan Ansell and Michelle Freeman from Simplicity Funerals at the Expo. WHAT started as a simple conversation about end-of-life planning has grown into something much bigger – the Ageing Well Expo in Laurieton.  This free community event […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Payday super is changing – Why it matters for your retirement Are you aware of how superannuation changes may affect your contributions?
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Payday super is changing – Why it matters for your retirement

FROM 1 July 2026, superannuation will be paid differently. Instead of contributions going in quarterly, they will be paid at the same time as wages – a change known as “Payday Super.” “While this is aimed at employers, the real impact is on you – particularly if you are approaching or easing into retirement,” said […]

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CHARITY FEATURE: The 2 Mums on a mission in Port Macquarie
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CHARITY FEATURE: The 2 Mums on a mission in Port Macquarie

The 2 Mums have built a powerful grassroots movement. The 2 Mums have built a powerful grassroots movement. IN A world where kindness can sometimes feel in short supply, two remarkable women in Port Macquarie are proving just how powerful grassroots community support can be. Better known as The 2 Mums, Julie Bowes and Sherrill […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: A celebration of the power of books Bookshops such as Collins Booksellers play an important role in fostering a love of reading.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: A celebration of the power of books

EVERY year, on 23 April, UNESCO celebrates World Book and Copyright Day in recognition of the power of books as a bridge between generations and across cultures. The concept was started in 1922 in Spain by writer Vicente Clavel Andrés and is now celebrated in over 100 countries to encourage children to explore the joy […]

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Charity Feature: Heart Health NSW Heart Health NSW volunteers.
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Charity Feature: Heart Health NSW

HEART Health NSW’s volunteer group provides vital support to patients and families within the cardiac unit at Port Base Hospital. “We visit patients and their loved ones, offering reassurance, emotional support and encouragement – helping them understand there is life after heart surgery and recovery is possible,” the group said. “Our volunteers also assist the […]

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