An artist's impression of the new Regional Helicopter Ambulance bases. Photo: NSW Health Infrastructure.
PLANNING is in full swing for a new regional helicopter base in Port Macquarie, part of an expansion to NSW’s aeromedical network aimed at enhancing access to emergency care. Moruya and Wagga Wagga will be the first of the new regional ambulance helicopter bases to be located at local airports, with Port Macquarie to follow. […]
Port Macquarie Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts pictured with past winners. Photo: PMHC.
LATE Wauchope councillor Lisa Intemann will be honoured with the naming of the Lisa Intemann Community Spirit Award in next year’s Citizen of the Year Awards. The award will be presented to the individual, community group or organisation judged to have made a significant contribution to community life in the Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Camden Haven, […]
The impacts of domestic violence can have lifelong consequences for children's safety, wellbeing, and development. Photo: Magnific.
THERE’S been an alarming rise in the number of family and domestic violence offences against women and children in Australia. Australian Bureau of Statistics data has revealed the number of offenders increased by eight per cent in 2024-25, to 97,800 offenders nationally, representing the largest annual increase since national reporting began. The statistics on violence […]
Last year’s leathercraft workshop was popular with 2026 Repair Fair patrons. Photo: PMH Council.
Last year’s leathercraft workshop was popular with 2026 Repair Fair patrons. Photo: PMH Council. Craft workshops are among the activities for all ages at the 2026 Repair Fair next month. Photo: PMH Council. The needlecraft workshop drew a crowd at last year’s inaugural Repair Fair. Photo: PMH Council. Around 1500 people attended last year’s Repair […]
President Luke Hadfield with the 2026-2027 Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce executive committee. Photo: Troy Zrebiec.
LUKE Hadfield was re-elected unopposed as president of the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce at its Annual General Meeting on 13 October. The previous year has been an active one for the Chamber and its executive, which comprises representatives of local businesses and the community. One of the Chamber’s most significant undertakings this year was […]
Kelly, a support worker with Mission Australia, and David, from Carer Gateway, at The Glasshouse event. Photo: Pauline Cain. Clarissa Hawkins, left, and carer Carole Hawkins. NATIONAL Carers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the more than three million Australians who provide unpaid care to a family member or friend. […]
Transgrid's bushfire prevention helicopter patrols. Photo: Supplied.
WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]
APPLICATIONS opened this week for a new scholarship program from St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, designed to help local students pursue careers in nursing and early childhood education. ‘Parish Pathways’ will provide eligible students with up to $12,000 over the duration of their degree to help with tuition fees and other study-related expenses. The program is […]
The Mark Hughes Foundation is a past recipient of a Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation grant. Photo: MHF.
CHARITIES and not-for-profit organisations in regional NSW with inspiring ideas are encouraged to apply for financial assistance through a grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF). This year the NPCF’s annual grassroots grants program has more than $540,000 available to support the health and social wellbeing of communities in regional NSW. The program offers […]
A walk of hope. Photo: Supplied by Abby Dante.
A walk of hope. Photo: Supplied by Abby Dante. Photo: Supplied by Abby Dante. A chance for connection. Photo: Supplied by Abby Dante. AT the end of October, Laurieton will host the Choosing Hope walk in support of bereaved families who have lost a baby. Fundraising Liaison at Bears Of Hope, Abby Dante, shared the […]
