Students play the roles of Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, who helped Christ carry the cross. Photos: Pauline Cain.
Students play the roles of Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, who helped Christ carry the cross. Photos: Pauline Cain. ST AGNES’ Catholic Parish chose Oxley Beach as the place to reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday morning, the holiest of days in the Christian calendar. “Good Friday” comes from the word […]
Meet Laurieton Public School’s 2025 leaders.
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 […]
Hastings Macleay Clinical Network has welcomed new nurses and midwives to Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Kempsey hospitals. Photos: supplied.
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, […]
From floods to Anzac Day and a spot of golf in between, LUSC staff shared these photos of Rob on the job at LUSC over the years.
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, […]
Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold, retiring Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie and members of the Rotary Club of Taree on Manning.
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 […]
FROM humble beginnings the Camden Haven Garden Club continues to branch out and broaden its horizons. Founded in 1987 by Joy Ward, initial gatherings consisted of a small group of like-minded individuals hosting monthly meetings at each other’s homes. As the club’s popularity sprouted, a larger space was then sourced. The group first moved to […]
Drew Midson (fourth from left) and Teeghan Annear (fifth from left) with members of the midwifery team at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. Photo: supplied.
THE tragic loss of their baby daughter showed Teeghan Annear and Drew Midson the importance of taking time to say goodbye. Poppy died at Nepean Hospital last June, at just 20-weeks old. In their short time together, the couple was able to sit with Poppy thanks to a donated Cuddle Cot. “She was so, so […]
NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders and Port Macquarie by-election candidate Sean Gleeson.
NSW NATIONALS candidate Sean Gleeson has vowed to “reinstate the $5m worth of funding cut by Labor” for the Wrights Road roundabout if successful at the Port Macquarie by-election next Saturday. The announcement matches a NSW Liberal Party promise to restore the funding, which was designated for Stage 2 of the Oxley Highway upgrade, before […]
Sand and sand bags are available in Dunbogan, Kendall and at the SES base in Laurieton. Photo: Kim Ambrose.
THE full effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred on the Camden Haven and Hastings may not be known for several days with residents urged to remain vigilant and monitor only reliable sources of emergency information. Cyclone tracking maps show the point at which the eye of the cyclone was expected to cross the southeast Queensland coast […]
Former National Party member Dr Warwick Yonge is running as an Independent in next Saturday’s Port Macquarie by-election.
THE Port Macquarie doctor dumped as the National Party’s candidate in next week’s by-election is now running as an Independent. Dr Yonge said he was “sacked” on Wednesday 12 February, just days after his pre-selection, over “unsubstantiated allegations”. Hannam Vale farmer Sean Gleeson was later installed as his replacement. In a statement announcing his decision […]
