The report found more than 80 percent of respondents used at least one form of sun protection.
ALMOST one million adults across the state were sunburnt at least once over a four-week period, according to a new report from the Cancer Institute NSW. The “Sun Protection Behaviours Report”, released last week, shows 15 percent of people surveyed reported being sunburnt, up from 12 percent in the previous report. The research analyses data […]
Michelle Freeman from Simplicity Funerals with an AED.
SIMPLICITY Funerals and News Of The Area have partnered to produce a comprehensive list of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the Camden Haven region. “In an emergency, every second counts and knowing where your nearest defibrillator is located could save a life,” said Chan Ansell, Client Account Manager at News Of The Area. The list […]
Council’s Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design, Cameron Hawkins.
Council’s Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design, Cameron Hawkins. Cameron Hawkins during his time serving with the ADF. PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) is hosting a Veterans Information Session, featuring representatives from the NSW Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA), TAFE NSW and RSL. The session will be held on Monday 28 July from 4:00-6:30pm […]
Moonee Beach near Coffs Harbour. Photo: Coffs Coast.
MEMBERS of the Kendall Boatshed kayaking group set off on their latest multi-day “away” paddle last month, this time heading north to the tranquil surrounds of Moonee Beach near Coffs Harbour. With kayaks, bikes, caravans and camping gear in tow, 20 paddlers set up base camp and gathered around the fire pit beneath a vivid […]
Dennis and a special newspaper article about his brave donor at the end of the Camino Finisterre walking trail.
Dennis and Karen Andrighetto recently at Rainbow Beach. Dennis and a special newspaper article about his brave donor at the end of the Camino Finisterre walking trail. DONATELIFE Week, Australia’s national awareness campaign for organ and tissue donation, will be marked this year from Sunday 27 July to Sunday 3 August. It’s a time to […]
Cheers to Dry July.
TUESDAY 1 July saw the annual Dry July fundraiser kick-off with individuals and teams committing to going alcohol-free for the month to raise funds for people affected by cancer. The funds provide services for cancer patients, their families and carers, whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to […]
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.
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 […]
Private insurers will soon cover some complementary treatments. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
WHEN Peter Hill walked into his first pilates class, he had to warm-up for the warm-up. With a feeble lower back and taut hamstrings, the then 63-year-old was hoping the therapy could aid his pain. Six years later, he can dart and dash with little-to-no trouble. “Occasionally I might have a bit of a twinge […]
Michelle Freeman from Simplicity Funerals. Photo: supplied.
HEALTHY ageing, future planning and end-of-life options will be explored at a free community expo held at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) on Tuesday, 10 June. The expo, titled “Ageing Well Expo: Health, Happiness & Future Planning!”, is being hosted by Simplicity Funerals, LUSC, and News Of The Area. Running from 10am to 2pm, […]
Aedes aegypti mosquito ready for a meal, followed by laying eggs in your birdbath. Photo: Dr Cameron Webb.
Aedes aegypti mosquito ready for a meal, followed by laying eggs in your birdbath. Photo: Dr Cameron Webb. This backyard birdbath, filled by the recent rains, contains dozens of mosquito larvae that can mature within a week. The black spots are mosquito eggs or pupae, ready to hatch. MOSQUITO numbers are set to soar due […]
