A DOZEN teachers from TAFE Glendale visited Kendall Community Preschool (KCPS) on Tuesday, 3 June, providing them an opportunity to observe a service rated as ‘exceeding’ the National Quality Standard (NQS). Kirsty Halliday, Director and Educator at KCPS, said the preschool prides itself on nature-based learning, sustainability and placing value in children’s voices. In the […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, I am going away with a group of school friends and we are sharing rooms. To save money, we booked a room with two queen beds, but one of our group members has become an incessant snorer. I’m a light sleeper. How do I tactfully ask that she is not my bed companion […]
The Big Screen
HOW to Train Your Dragon is at the top of the schedule for cinemas and families this week, as the beloved franchise transitions to live action. Your kids could probably fill you in on the basics: young Hiccup (Mason Thames) is an innovative but hopeless Viking in training who forms a bond with the dragon […]
Dr Maarten De Brauwer of SCU and Fisheries Technician Kait Harris conduct estuarine monitoring in Yamba.
First-ever DNA mapping of NSW river mouths and estuaries
Dr Maarten De Brauwer of SCU and Fisheries Technician Kait Harris conduct estuarine monitoring in Yamba. Dr Maarten De Brauwer and Kait Harris collect samples to send to Wilderlab for processing. Dr Maarten De Brauwer and Kait Harris collect samples to send to Wilderlab for processing. A MAJOR study of NSW estuaries using a novel […]
MPs call for urgent timeline on Oxley Highway reopening
THREE regional MPs are pressing the NSW Government for a clear timeline on the reopening of the Oxley Highway, which has been closed since a major wet weather event in May caused 100 new landslips between Forbes River and Clay Road. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer and Member […]
Troy Phillipson-Nichols, Sempai Eric Millgate, Sensei Anissa Hilton, Sempai Isaac Salmon, Indy Cook, Isla Wilkinson, Addison Williams, Evelyn Williams and Kellie Eggins.
Championship success for Kew karate students
STUDENTS from Mid North Coast Karate, based in Kew, have returned triumphant from the Goshin Ryu Karate National Championships in Sydney, earning an impressive tally of medals across Kata, Kumite and Demonstration events. All students achieved podium finishes in both individual and team events. “I am extremely proud of each and every one of my […]
Local physiotherapists have received training to deliver integrated care treatments for people suffering from hip and knee pain, osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
Chronic pain research project starts across the North Coast
RESEARCHERS at the University Centre for Northern Rivers (UCRH) spent two days training 20 local physiotherapists to deliver integrated care treatments for people suffering from hip and knee pain, osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain. The training marks the first step in a four year research project that will run in the physiotherapy departments of […]
Heart of the Haven: Lifesaver Leah
LEAH’S journey with Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club began back in 2017 when she joined the Nippers program as a young child. Week by week she learned the basics of surf awareness, safety and teamwork, building both confidence and a love for the ocean. Over the years, she progressed through the Nippers age groups […]
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Reg Craig with Aboriginal Health Practitioner Laurie Clay accepting the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare award for the Hastings Aboriginal Diabetes Education Service.
Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Reg Craig with Aboriginal Health Practitioner Laurie Clay accepting the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare award for the Hastings Aboriginal Diabetes Education Service. NSW Health Chief Experience Officer Anne-Marie Hadley with Tara O’Brien and Zoe Chaffer from the Paediatric Complex Care Coordination Service who won the Transforming the Patient Experience Award. MNCLHD […]
One Act Play Festival win for Harry and Pearl Ensemble
Judy Campbell and Bill Harrow of the Harry and Pearl Ensemble took out Best Production. Bill and Judy as Edmund and June. THE Harry and Pearl Ensemble took out the major award of Best Production in the One Act Play Festival at The Players Theatre over the June long weekend. The winning play, “Edmund and […]
