Photo: Coffs Harbour Surf Club.
AS the summer months approach, Healthy North Coast is encouraging people across Mid North Coast and Northern NSW to make sun protection part of their everyday routine, to help reduce their risk of skin cancer. The region has the highest melanoma rates in NSW, highlighting the importance of protecting skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation and […]
Port Macquarie Heart Health walkers enjoying coffee after their walk. Photo: Supplied.
CARDIOVASCULAR disease (CVD) is one of Australia’s biggest health issues, accounting for 24 per cent of deaths across the nation each year. With an average of 120 Australians dying from CVD each day, Club Lake Cathie has joined the Heartbeat of the Community campaign led by Heartbeat of Sport, in partnership with Leagues Club Australia, […]
More theatre workshops for the region’s aspiring young actors will run at Port Macquarie’s Glasshouse thanks to its Creative Community Program grant. Photo: PMHC.
THE next generation of creatives from the Port Macquarie, Hastings and Camden Haven areas will soon have the opportunity to develop their talents and explore the world of performing arts. A $87,463 NSW Government grant through Create NSW will support the Port Macquarie Glasshouse’s Creative Community Program: Youth Access and Participation Initiative. The $129,260 program […]
Community Charity Challenge teams take to the greens to raise funds for local charities. Photo: Rachael Thorpe.
SIX local teams took to the bowling greens at Club North Haven on Tuesday for some friendly competition to raise funds for worthwhile local causes. The Club North Haven Community Charity Bowling Challenge brings together six local businesses and organisations, each representing a charity of their choice. Over the next month, each team will field […]
From left, Birpai Elder Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley and museum curator Debbie Sommers with the Birrbay Barray Djuyal exhibition. Photo: Pauline Cain.
From left, Birpai Elder Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley and museum curator Debbie Sommers with the Birrbay Barray Djuyal exhibition. Photo: Pauline Cain. Lori-Ann McKinnon (Birrbay/Dhanggati) reinterpreted schoolgirl Elizabeth Dick’s (1835-1929) sampler, reflecting the importance of language, culture and knowledge. Photo: Pauline Cain. Malu Marr-Harris (Birrbay) has reinterpreted the shield which was cut from a scar […]
Reflection upon Queens Lake. Photo: Raul Orcajo Photography. A Queens Lake wharf. Photo: Raul Orcajo Photography. North Haven breakwall during a storm. Photo: Raul Orcajo Photography. Crowdy Bay’s magical star-filled night sky. Photo: Raul Orcajo Photography. Drone shot of a pastel sunset over the Camden Haven. Photo: Raul Orcajo Photography. Bioluminescence and the Milky Way […]
Councils want a say in where tobacconists and vape stores can open, given the continued flourishing trade in illegal tobacco and vaping goods. Photo: ArthurHidden on Magnific.
NSW councils are calling for stronger planning powers to control where tobacconists can open and prevent clusters of outlets near schools and community facilities. With tobacconists and vape stores continuing to spread across NSW communities, councils are restating their call for the NSW Government to require council approval before new outlets can open. Local Government […]
Girls in STEM Club founder Jorja Schofield leads a human biology workshop on strawberry DNA extraction at Port Macquarie Library. Photo: Supplied.
Girls in STEM Club founder Jorja Schofield leads a human biology workshop on strawberry DNA extraction at Port Macquarie Library. Photo: Supplied. Girls in STEM Club participants, Hazel Scott (left) and Freya Shepherd (right), conduct a strawberry DNA extraction experiment during a hands-on science workshop at Port Macquarie Library. Photo: Supplied. YOUNG girls in Port […]
The first video promoting Camden Haven will focus on the region’s scenic beauty. Photo: Visit NSW.
CAMDEN Haven Chamber of Commerce is turning the spotlight on the region’s natural beauty with the launch of a new promotional video aimed at attracting visitors, supporting local businesses and encouraging more people to discover what the area has to offer. Launched this week across the Chamber’s social media platforms, the 90-second Visit Camden Haven […]
BEARS of Hope was formed in Sydney in 2006 with the vision of providing pregnancy and infant loss support. Today, it operates nationally across all Australian states and territories, partnering with hospitals, doctors and IVF clinics to support families in their grief. In 2016, Choosing Hope was launched. The flagship annual event is held in […]
