Local Landcare Volunteers. Landcare Volunteers on one of their planting days. HASTINGS Landcare has been formally recognised in the NSW Parliament for its outstanding contribution to environmental protection, community education and volunteer engagement across the Hastings region. Local MP Robert Dwyer acknowledged the organisation during a parliamentary address, praising Hastings Landcare volunteers as a driving […]
Volunteers keep iKew Visitor Information Centre buzzing over Summer
THE iKew Visitor Information Centre was a hive of activity over the summer holidays, due to the dedication of its volunteer team, who worked tirelessly to support travellers and visitors to the Mid North Coast. A major highlight of the season was the centre’s continued involvement in the Driver Reviver program. Throughout the summer holiday […]
MPs appeal for increased flood recovery grants as deadline for applications looms
MEMBER for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp are calling on the Minns Government to urgently double the Small Business Recovery Grant from $25,000 to $50,000. They say Labor has failed communities affected by the March 2025 floods, by allowing the deadline for recovery grants to pass without delivering the support […]
Girl Guides celebrate 100 years of World Thinking Day in Laurieton
WORLD Thinking Day will mark its 100 year milestone when Girl Guides celebrate the occasion on 22 February with a Come and Try event at Bruce Porter Reserve, Laurieton, from 9am to 1pm. For 100 years, World Thinking Day has united Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the globe in a shared celebration of friendship, […]
Fabulous Afternoon Group meet at Camden Haven Community College
EVERY Monday, a friendly group of six local ladies meet at Camden Haven Community College under the guidance of teacher Kylie Brittliffe, for lessons in foundation skills and learning, calling themselves ‘The Fabulous Afternoon Group’. Birthdays and personal achievements are eagerly anticipated and celebrated, with two of the members proud, champion ten-pin bowlers who have […]
Penny and Geoff Peak celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Penny and Geoff Peak. Penny and Geoff on their wedding day. WHEN automotive secretary Penny Peak attended her first ever car rally in Sydney and met engineer Geoff, little did she know that they would get married and go on to celebrate 60 years of happiness last month. The devoted couple, who are both 82, […]
Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities on the Mid North Coast. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers […]
Advanced survey technology begins on $265 million Port Macquarie Base Hospital upgrade
SPECIALIST survey works are now underway inside Port Macquarie Base Hospital and around its grounds, as the early planning stage of its $265m upgrade gets underway. These works involve the use of advanced, body-worn scanning camera technology to capture highly accurate measurements of existing hospital buildings, both internally and externally. A Health Infrastructure spokesperson said […]
Members of the MNCLHD flying squad RN Emily Skeen, EN Beth Hannan, RN Keiralee Robson, Clinical Nurse Educator Royce Vitug and Nurse Unit Manager Cassie Deans.
Mid North Coast’s primary health care nurses recognised
WEDNESDAY marked Primary Health Care Nurses Day with the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) recognising the expertise of those who play a vital role in keeping the community well and connected to care. Primary health care nurses support people outside hospitals across a wide range of settings, including community health, aged care, schools […]
Friendly Visitor program seeks volunteers across Mid North Coast
ACROSS Laurieton, North Haven and Port Macquarie, In Great Company Volunteering is calling on community members to step forward and become Friendly Visitor volunteers for older residents. The program matches volunteers with seniors who have limited social contact, providing regular visits that offer companionship, conversation and a meaningful connection to the community. Organisers say the […]
