Camden Haven Courier
Friday, 8 December 2023
Voluntary assisted dying is legal, ending Janet's eight-year struggle
Camden Haven resident Janet Cohen in 2021. The voluntary assisted dying advocate led an eight year campaign to see state laws introduced. Picture by Liz Langdale
Ben Carr
Gallery: Camden Haven High's night of glitz and glamour
Camden Haven High School students came together to celebrate their Year 12 formal. Picture by MSP Photography
Emily Walker
Good News
Chalkie Bob and family head west to deliver surf safe message
Ben Carr
Chalkie Bob Smith travelled to the Central West of NSW as part of Surf Life Saving NSW's Beach to Bush program. Picture supplied
What's on
What's On around the Port Macquarie-Hastings
Sue Stephenson
Business Port Macquarie has confirmed it will again host a New Year's Eve fireworks display.
Taylor Swift's 2023 capped off with Time's Person of the Year
Anna McGuinness
Taylor Swift heads Down Under in February for her Eras Tour. Picture via Shutterstock
Column
Kenny's surf report: questions to ask before the crack of dawn
Columnist Ken Little
'Benny and his new board. Picture supplied
Column
Kenny's surf report: the 'smile on the dials of new surfers'
Kenny surfing at Racecourse. Picture supplied
Columnist Ken Little
Police
Two men arrested at Kempsey following Mid North Coast police operation
Sue Stephenson, Mardi Borg and Emily Walker
Police have found a vehicle at the centre of this morning's search at Wayne Richards Park in Port Macquarie. Picture by Emily Walker
Mid North Coast bushfire management plan revised
Mid North Coast RFS crews mop-up after a grassfire. File picture by Emily Walker
Staff Reporters
Graphic Content
43 minutes of inhumanity: The vision that will stay with me forever
Rod Quinn
More than three weeks after the Hamas attacks, Israeli Hadas Kalderon, whose children have been taken hostage and her mother and niece killed, breaks down as she looks through the burnt-out home of her late mother in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel. Picture by Getty Images
Our People
Fond farewells and new beginnings at the Port News
Sue Stephenson
Newborn Georgia Rose and the fount of all local knowledge, Lisa Tisdell
Column
Fishos, beware the southerly buster
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's photos are of father and son, Greg and Jacob Pope, with a cracking 18kg mulloway caught on the northern breakwall.
Our Business
Hastings Co-op considers options to address financial challenges
Hastings Co-op chief executive officer Nick de Groot urges customers to stay loyal to the co-op amid challenging financial times. Picture supplied by Hastings Co-op
Lisa Tisdell
'Disappointment' over lack of action at 'dangerous' intersection
Ruby Pascoe
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison with Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams in June discussing Houston Mitchell Drive. Picture by Ruby Pascoe
Exclusive
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Jen Melocco
Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
King Charles first Australian coins in circulation
Anna Houlahan
MP Andrew Leigh with King Charles' coin portrait. Picture via Andrew Leigh

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National
'Justice never sleeps': $500,000 reward in murder of disabled woman
Tanya Lee Glover and the wall of a Brisbane apartment where her body was found. Pictures via QLD Police
Anna Houlahan
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper intensifies north of Australia
Anna McGuinness
The Bureau's forecast track map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper as of 11am AEST on December 7. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Who was Charlotte Taylor? Sleuths solving kitchen bench gravestone mystery
Isabel Bird
Who was Charlotte Taylor: A 1934 gravestone was discovered in a kitchen bench during a home renovation in Tasmania. Picture: Paul Scambler
Liam Neeson action sequel to film in small Aussie town
Anna McGuinness
Liam Neeson is starring in the sequel to ICE ROAD, filming in Walhalla in January 2024. Picture by AAP Image
Alan Jones denies indecent assault allegations
Anna Houlahan
Alan Jones broadcasting for 2GB. File picture
Sport
Tailor catches consistent around North Haven And Dunbogan
This week's photo is of Vince Hale with a terrific blue-eye trevalla caught off Port Macquarie. Picture supplied
Columnist Kate Shelton
School holiday weather 'ideal' for wetting a line
Fishing Columnist Kate Shelton
Local angler Isaac Heagney with an 18kg kingfish he speared. Picture supplied
Kendall Blues too strong for Stingrays in local derby
Mardi Borg
Round 12 of the Hastings League season marked the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays' inaugural Indigenous round. Picture, Laurieton Hotel Stingrays Facebook
Kenny's surf report: the friends that make getting up at 5am worth it
Columnist Ken Little
Ken riding a wave with the Island Trader in the background. Picture by Ruth Goodwin
Luderick numbers 'terrific' this time of year in the Camden Haven
Columnist Kate Shelton
This weeks photo is of Port Macquarie local angler Olly Henry with his first legal mulloway fishing off the rocks. Picture supplied
PropertyView
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Exclusive
Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
What's On
What's on
What's On around the Port Macquarie-Hastings
Sue Stephenson
Business Port Macquarie has confirmed it will again host a New Year's Eve fireworks display.
Recommended
Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Rhiannon Veness
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Rosie Ryan
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
Exploring your over-the-counter pain management options
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels
Community
'Tremendous support' makes Camden Haven Show a success
Photos
Poultry judge Barry Tisdell congratulates exhibitor Molly Handsaker on winning the champion bird of the show with a Rhode Island Red. Picture by Lisa Tisdell
Lisa Tisdell
Applications open for up to $300k community grants
Staff Reporters
Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams with previous grant recipients the Hastings Flying Club. Picture, Leslie Williams
Education
Pre-schoolers share their love of birds with Dad
Contributed
Kendall Community Pre-school students used natural materials to create bird feeders. Picture supplied
Wellbeing paramount as aged care sector prepares for disasters
Lisa Tisdell
Chris Smith from Garden Village, Healthy North Coast's Bron McCrae and Travis Douglass from the SES take part in the workshop. Picture by Lisa Tisdell
Exhibition delivers online journey through the region's heritage
Lisa Tisdell
Olivia Parker, Debbie Sommers, Debra Holland, Carole Chandler, Clive Smith, Judith Jackson, Norman Jackson, Anne Oud, Scott Grant and Leslie Williams are among the project participants and supporters. Picture by Lisa Tisdell
Photos and Video
Top Shots 2023: why you wouldn't live anywhere else
Photos
The Blue Moon over Bago Bluff near Wauchope, August 2023. Picture by Alex McNaught of Roving-Eye photography
Newsroom
'Distress, humiliation': Documents detail Higgins' $2.4m govt payout
Tim Piccione
Brittany Higgins arrives at court during the ACT criminal trial last year. Picture by Karleen Minney
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Karen Hardy
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
Prime Minister vows to mend APS' reputation in final address for 2023
Justine Landis-Hanley
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Gary Ramage
All hail Queen Maggie Beer, pheasant resplendent
Karen Hardy
Artist Del Kathryn Barton and Maggie Beer at the unveiling of Maggie, 2023. Picture by Karleen Minney
Comment
'Dear Editor': letters from our readers in 2023
Opinion
'Dear Editor': letters from our readers in 2023
Sue Stephenson
Opinion
The biggest game in town is ... a game
John Hanscombe
Pope's view.
Opinion
Tell Labor they're dreaming: We should've gone nuclear years ago
Amanda Vanstone
The continuing opposition to even consideration of nuclear by some is indicative of why we have so many policy problems. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Two Ways to Go
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Found! The most beautiful places to stay in the Blue Mountains
Akash Arora
Spicers Sangoma.
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Janet Stone
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Akash Arora
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Kristie Kellahan
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
Natascha Mirosch
Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
If these waters could talk: Discover Bangkok through its River of Kings
Narina Exelby
If these waters could talk: Discover Bangkok through its River of Kings
Car Expert
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review: Automatic four-cylinder driven
Car Expert
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review: Automatic four-cylinder driven
Scott Collie
Car Expert
BYD wants to bring luxury quad-motor off-roader to Australia
Anthony Crawford
BYD wants to bring luxury quad-motor off-roader to Australia
Car Expert
New Suzuki Swift locked in for Australia
William Stopford
New Suzuki Swift locked in for Australia
Car Expert
2024 Ford Transit Custom price and specs
William Stopford
Car Expert
The new Porsche cars coming to Australia in 2024
Scott Collie
The new Porsche cars coming to Australia in 2024
The Senior
"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
The Land
Versatile central west property sold for $1597/acre | Video
About 85 per cent of Byambee is described as being arable. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps
Mutherumbung delivers quality Riverina irrigation and grazing
Mark Phelps
Mutherumbung has been developed with 304 hectares of irrigation country. Picture supplied
Two people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash
Andrew Mangelsdorf
Two cars collided at the intersection of Mill Street and East Street in North Wagga on Thursday. Picture by Ash Smith
Life & Style
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Keep your house safe during the summer holiday break
An indoor camera is an extra layer of security that gives you eyes and ears inside your home while you're away. Picture from Ring
Mining town cottage treated to a fresh face
Carefully detailing ensured the charm of the original charred brickwork was retained. Picture by Light and Lines