PORT Macquarie-based cancer nurse Helen Adair delivered vital chemotherapy to a Crescent Head resident on Wednesday 28 May, thanks to the quick response of the State Emergency Service (SES). Helen is a registered nurse with chemo@home and needed to reach her patient Christopher Dockrill, to administer his scheduled chemotherapy infusion for multiple myeloma. With Crescent […]
Erica, James and their daughter. Photo: supplied
THE Port Macquarie community is rallying around James Lowe, 33, following a “traumatic” mountain bike accident. The husband, father and skilled refrigeration mechanic and electrician, is well-known for his jovial spirit and love of the outdoors. Friend Allie Isaacs describes him as a “beautiful, kind man who has touched the lives of many.” She has […]
Bears and bunnies sent to PMBH. Photo: supplied
Six-year-old Ella with her handmade bear Beary (aka Tuesday). Photo: supplied. Ingrid Kennewell with some of her handmade toys. Photo: supplied. Bears and bunnies sent to PMBH. Photo: supplied HOSPITAL can be a scary place for many, but for six-year-old Ella, nerves turned to joy recently thanks to the generosity of one local crafter. No […]
CSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Renée Leon, graduate Oscar Wills and Yindyamarra Scholarship donor Roger Morrow.
OSCAR Wills of Telegraph Point says a scholarship was invaluable in bringing him peace of mind when studying for his Bachelor of Nursing. Oscar graduated from Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences during a ceremony in Port Macquarie on 14 May. The Yindyamarra Scholarship he received is one of several […]
Vaughan Howarth and Jessee Bevan, Enrolled Nurse Scholarship Recipients, with CEO Craig Wearne and Kate Boath of TAFE NSW: Photo. supplied.
Vaughan Howarth and Jessee Bevan, Enrolled Nurse Scholarship Recipients, with CEO Craig Wearne and Kate Boath of TAFE NSW: Photo. supplied. Residents and retired nurses, June, Jill, Glenda, Daphne, Janette and Faye, pictured with Cheryl Pearson, the Garden Village Auxiliary President. Photo: supplied. Donna Scott NUM, Tammie Gough GM, Jessee Bevan PCA, Narin Searle EN, […]
Vital equipment purchased from funds raised by the Trust. Photo: The Hastings Cancer Trust.
COMMUNITY support for the Hastings Cancer Trust remains strong, with tickets selling fast for two of its annual fundraising events. The High Tea and Fashion Parade, to be held at the Port City Bowling Club on 25 May, reached full capacity with 114 guests securing tickets soon after release. The event is expected to raise […]
Club secretary Sue Scale outside the Munster Street hall. Photo: Bill Harrow.
MEMBERS of the Port Macquarie Seniors Club will be putting the kettle on for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 24 May. Hosted by The Coastal Crafters, the event is to support the national Cancer Council in its quest to raise funds for those impacted by cancer. Starting at 10am at The Senior Citizens Hall at […]
A DRAFT NSW Hemp Industry Development Plan is now open for public comment. The draft plan from the NSW Government proposes an industry vision to establish hemp as a mainstream crop and sustainable source of products in NSW. “Supporting the vision, four development objectives provide strategic direction for actions to capitalise on the key opportunities […]
