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MidCoast Council is hosting a series of ‘death cafes’ in the lead up to ‘Dying to know’ day on 8 August, giving the community the opportunity to ask questions and discuss a topic that is still often considered taboo. When three councils amalgamated in 2016 to form MidCoast Council, one of the biggest issues for... Read More

Being a family carer can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have – they are helping someone who can not otherwise care for themselves. Carers are giving their time and energy to help others. Many researchers have looked into the positive aspects of being a carer – things such as the... Read More

An elderly couple from the Hunter Region of NSW has been left “highly distressed” after they were deliberately coughed-on by a young man who was in a car full of friends. Police were told that a white Nissan Navara that was driving along Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, slowed down before pulling up alongside the elderly... Read More