January 10, 2026
Garden Village Auxiliary funds scholarships for future nurses Vaughan Howarth and Jessee Bevan, Enrolled Nurse Scholarship Recipients, with CEO Craig Wearne and Kate Boath of TAFE NSW: Photo. supplied.
Community, Health

Garden Village Auxiliary funds scholarships for future nurses

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, […]

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Hastings Cancer Trust fundraising events selling out, raising at least $45k Vital equipment purchased from funds raised by the Trust. Photo: The Hastings Cancer Trust.
Community, Health, Regional

Hastings Cancer Trust fundraising events selling out, raising at least $45k

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 […]

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Coastal Crafters to host Biggest Morning Tea in Port Macquarie Club secretary Sue Scale outside the Munster Street hall. Photo: Bill Harrow.
Community, Event, Health

Coastal Crafters to host Biggest Morning Tea in Port Macquarie

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 […]

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Public input sought on hemp industry’s future
Health

Public input sought on hemp industry’s future

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 […]

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