August 19, 2026
Measles alert for Mid North Coast after state confirms four new cases NSW Health is advising people to look out for measles symptoms. Photo: Engin Akyurt.
Health

Measles alert for Mid North Coast after state confirms four new cases

MID North Coast residents are being urged to monitor for the symptoms of measles after NSW Health confirmed four new cases across the state, including one in Coffs Harbour. That person was infectious while visiting the following locations. Sunday, 8 February: Hyde Café at Bellingen from 10.45am to 11.40am. Monday, 9 February: Coffs Harbour Emergency […]

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Community invited to third Care and Connection day in Nambucca Heads The positive response from the community to the Care and Connection Day held in December has motivated organisers to do it again on 18 February. Photo: supplied.
Community, Health

Community invited to third Care and Connection day in Nambucca Heads

FOLLOWING the strong turnout and positive response to the Care and Connection Day held late last year, another community-focused event is set to take place in Nambucca Heads later this month. The third Care and Connection Day will be held on Wednesday 18 February from 11am to 2pm at 54 Mumbler Street, Nambucca Heads, bringing […]

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NSW Health offering subsidies to future health workers Medical student Aimee Long is one of the 7,900 students who have benefitted from the program since 2024. Photo: NSW Health.
Health

NSW Health offering subsidies to future health workers

UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]

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Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin. Photo: @ACRRM4ruralhealth
Community, Health

Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia

THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]

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Nambucca Valley march sends powerful message on gender-based violence Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week's march.
Community, Health

Nambucca Valley march sends powerful message on gender-based violence

Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week’s march. Marchers and attendees to the free BBQ at the V-Wall were treated to some beautiful music. Uniting Aboriginal Families Together team members Maddi Johnson and Shakiah Stacey talk with Danielle Jenkins following […]

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National spotlight on Macksville Hospital’s leadership in veteran employment Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh (second from left) with MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong (holding certificate) and Sarah Nixon and Mark Tyler from Macksville District Hospital. Photo: supplied.
Community, Health

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
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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 Representatives from Healthy Hub, Gamble Aware/Lifeline and the Nambucca Soup Kitchen at a previous Community Services Day held at the SDA grounds. Photo: supplied.
Community, Health

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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Neuroendocrine Cancer Day provides a voice Members of the Coffs Coast Neuroendocrine Cancer Support Group.
Community, Health

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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