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National spotlight on Macksville Hospital’s leadership in veteran employment

MACKSVILLE District Hospital has proudly earned national recognition for its trailblazing work in supporting veteran employment, being named a finalist in the prestigious Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards. Nominated in the category of Best Regional Veteran Employment Initiative, Macksville District is the first hospital in Australia to be acknowledged in this way. While the […]

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Coffs Harbour nurses pay tribute to their Bondi colleagues

IN a statement from the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), members have expressed their deepest sorrow to the entire Jewish community, following the horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. Extending heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones, and the dozens of victims who remain in […]

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Community services to be showcased in Nambucca Heads

NAMBUCCA Valley locals are invited to come together for a day of connection and community support at the upcoming Community Services Day. The event will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) grounds on the corner of Willunga Avenue and Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads, on Tuesday, 17 December from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The event […]

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Free mental health support at Southern Cross University Health and Wellbeing Clinic

FREE mental health and wellbeing services are available to the community at Southern Cross University (SCU) Health Clinics until 5 December. With no fee or referral required, community members can access mental health and wellbeing services delivered by student practitioners, under the supervision of senior, highly experienced health professionals. Clients can self-refer to the SCU […]

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Neuroendocrine Cancer Day provides a voice

WORLD Neuroendocrine Cancer Day on 10 November will see the Big Banana and Macksville Bridge lit up blue to provide a global voice for patients with neuroendocrine cancer and hereditary neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). Held annually, the awareness campaign draws global attention to this little known, often misunderstood cancer. It is designed to spark conversations among […]

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Walk to Remember shines light on suicide awareness and mental health

COMMUNITY members will gather at Main Beach, Nambucca Heads on Saturday, 1 November for a walk in memory of those lost to suicide and a show of support for mental health awareness. This marks the second year of the Walk to Remember, with organisers Time2Talk Nambucca Valley hopeful it will become an annual event. “The […]

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Nambucca Valley survivor shares breast cancer story

OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and BreastScreen NSW is encouraging clients, staff and the community to “tell a friend” about the importance of regular screening and how to book an appointment. The target audience is women aged 50-74 years, with 43 percent of women in the Mid North Coast region overdue for their […]

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EPA says waterways are safe but locals remained concerned

THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says its testing has found that forestry operations in Little Newry State Forest near Valla have not impacted the water quality in nearby rivers and creeks. The EPA said it undertook three rounds of testing at six locations within the forest and in nearby Oyster and Dalhousie Creeks. It […]

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Safe staffing in Mid North Coast hospital EDs

TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments. On the Mid North Coast, these include the Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Macksville District Hospital, Kempsey District Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital and Manning Base Hospital, This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating […]

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Raising money to buy a harp for therapy in the community

Mary Keily (centre) playing in Miss Paris. Photo by Vanessa Hunter. Mary Keily plays the harp. LOCAL musician Mary Keily has been inspired by the outcomes of therapeutic harp playing for the sick and vulnerable. She is raising money to buy her own instrument and hopes to study an International Harp Therapy program to be […]