WOMEN who feel lonely over an extended period are three times more likely to die early than those who don’t. Research by the University of Sydney has for the first time identified a causal link between loneliness and early death…
MAJORITY government could be within reach for Anthony Albanese as Labor opens up its lead over the coalition after week one of the federal election campaign. With just weeks until Australians take to the ballot boxes, Labor is leading the…
JILL Wong has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive of the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) after acting in the role since November. Ms Wong will lead more than 5000 staff, manage a budget of more…
TWELVE more high school students are now working in various roles across the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) thanks to the legacy of Aboriginal activist Elsa Dixon. Ms Dixon played a key role in improving social outcomes for…
REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has released a new study that highlights the growing labour and skills shortages in the region. The report shows these will pose a significant barrier to economic growth. Advertise with News of The…
THE “Friends of Palestine” will host a night of international food, dance and culture at the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Thursday, 17 April. Commencing at 6.00pm, delicious Palestinian food and sweets will be available for purchase on arrival. Advertise with…
THE new Midwaste Reuse and Repair directory is a free resource for residents across the Mid North Coast to help them find local repair services and reuse opportunities, meaning less “stuff” goes into landfill. The directory is a user-friendly platform…
WITH the Mid North Coast experiencing a crisis in childcare which sees parents struggling to find care for their children when they return to work, NOTA spoke exclusively with Sue Parker of Midcoast Family Day Care (MFDC) to discuss some…
CONSERVATIONISTS are concerned that the public is not completely aware of the type and scale of forestry operations in the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). They have shared a new drone video of logging in Sheas Nob State Forest,…
FOUR of the candidates for Cowper in the Federal Election on 3 May, have discussed their positions on childcare at a forum in Nambucca Heads. Held last Saturday at the town’s Community and Arts Centre, the event was organised by…