MORE than 20 Laurieton Public School (LPS) students have stepped into leadership roles in 2025, including as School, Vice, Sporting and House captains. Nine students have joined the school’s Student Representative Council (SRC). School Captains Felix and Maya, and Vice Captains Ivy and Kiera, chatted to NOTA about leadership. “We are all very proud to […]

Around 100 graduate nurses and midwives a boost to Mid North Coast healthcare
NURSING ranks across the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) have received a much-needed boost. Around 100 graduates have started working in public health facilities and hospitals between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. As part of the GradStart program, they will rotate through all clinical areas including emergency departments, acute hospital services, maternity services, […]

Bittersweet tributes as Laurieton United Services Club staff bid farewell to the boss
IT’S the end of an era at Laurieton United Services Club where staff have spent the past fortnight preparing to bid farewell to their long-time colleague and boss Rob Dwyer. The team is “proud” of Rob’s success in the Port Macquarie by-election but after more than 32 years at the club, 24 as general manager, […]

Coalition pledge Harrington-Crowdy Head bikepath funding
THE COALITION has pledged to deliver $300,000 to establish a bike path linking Harrington to Crowdy Head if elected at the upcoming Federal election. Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold, said the community has “called for this infrastructure for decades”, citing safety concerns with existing cycling routes. “You take your life into your own hands […]

Community rallies to support Laurieton Fisherman’s co-op after devastating fire
THE Camden Haven community has come together in a show of support for the Laurieton Fisherman’s Co-op and Laurieton Seafoods after a devastating fire destroyed the building on Wednesday, 15 January. Community members, groups and organisations gathered at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) on Sunday to discuss how best to assist the Co-op […]