Pat Conaghan MP

2 days ago

SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT: ELARA WOMEN & CHILDREN'S CLINIC👩‍⚕️🤰👶
Today's highlight is the Elara Women & Children's Clinic in beautiful Sawtell.

Doctor Rebecca Tallis (better known as Dr Beck) opened the practice a year ago this September, and I've got to say she's created something pretty special. The refurbished 'beach shack' feels more like a home than a state-of-the-art medical facility, and that's exactly the feeling Beck and her team aimed to achieve.

Focussing solely on women and children, Beck recognised the need for a specialised provider. The clinic's services range from general paediatrics to Fertility, Antenatal and Postnatal care, perimenopause and menopause as well as gynaecology and sexual health.

Since opening the doors, the clinic has provided ongoing clinical support to hundreds of local women and children in need.

In fact, Dr Beck was recently recognised as the Coffs Harbour Electorate 2026 Local Woman of the Year for her ground breaking approach, an accolade that is so well deserved.

We need more Dr Becks right across the electorate! Let's hope her successful clinic attracts them. 🤞🏼

📍145 First Avenue, Sawtell, NSW 2452

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Pat Conaghan MP

3 days ago

SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT: BUCKET BREWERY🍻
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, there are few better things than enjoying a masterfully crafted local beer in a relaxed setting. So, today's shout out goes to Bucket Brewery in South Kempsey!

Owners Sam and Amanda Preston launched their home-grown beer brand in 2015, eventually transforming the old Cavanagh bus depot a couple of years later into a relaxed 'cellar door' experience where visitors could come and see how their award winning beer was made and grab a few takeaways.

Since then, the venue has continued to expand and gain popularity. With live music, food trucks and event bookings, the humble brewery has become a tourist draw card.

I'll admit, it's a favourite end-of-day pit stop when I'm in the Macleay. A wonderful family run and owned business serving up great quality beer made from local ingredients. And if you're not in Kempsey, don't worry, Bucket Beer is available in top restaurants and retailers right across the Mid North Coast. A testament to Sam & Amanda's hard work.

📍2 Prince St, South Kempsey NSW 2440

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Pat Conaghan MP

4 days ago

CALLING ALL CREATIVE KIDS IN YEARS 5 & 6!🎨🖌
Australian Parliament House is looking for creative kids to contribute their art for a projection on the front of Parliament House.

If you have a young artist in your family, or know someone who does, please encourage them to get involved and send in their artwork. They could see it up in lights in our nation's capital 👏

Showcasing children’s artworks from all around Australia, the projection will be launched in early 2027 to celebrate 100 years of Parliament in Canberra.

Artwork should be inspired by where the students live. This theme can include people, plants, animals, landscapes or special locations that shape the young artist’s everyday life. In an electorate as naturally beautiful as ours, there's plenty to be inspired by!

⏰Submissions are open until 29 October 2026.

You can find a range of resources including a toolkit for children and a factsheet for parents on the Parliament House website: aph.gov.au/StudentArtwork

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Pat Conaghan MP

4 days ago

SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT: THINK SAFETY ⛑👷👷‍♀️
If you're a tradie in Port Macquarie, chances are you've visited Think Safety.

Locally owned and managed, Think Safety stocks an extensive range of safety equipment, first aid, work wear, protective & high vis clothing, footwear, custom uniforms, barriers and signage. With a wide variety of brands and sizes, they'll have you covered.

They moved into their impressive new location a little while back, allowing the team to add more stock to meet local demands and provide more convenient parking to customers. They're also open 7 days a week!

I'll miss the sight of the boots along the fence at the old store though 😆(IYKYK).

Great to have the chance to chat to owner Amanda and manager Justin while picking up a pair of boots for my youngest son whose just started his apprenticeship. Thanks, team!

📍 Spotlight Centre, Lake Rd, Port Macquarie

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Pat Conaghan MP

5 days ago

BREAKING NEWS - BIG WIN FOR VETERANS
LABOR FORCED TO SCRAP THE CAP ON VETERANS' HEALTHCARE

Every member of the National Party has taken the fight against the cap on Veteran's care to the floor of Parliament on every single sitting day since the details of Labor's punitive plan on veterans came to light. Rallies were organised, petitions collated and media attention amassed. And today, it seems the pressure was too much for Minister Matt Keogh and the right decision has now been made.

Thank you to all the veterans that contacted MP offices, attended events, signed petitions and spoke to the media to make your voices heard. This is a win for common sense and decency.

I'm proud of this result and proud to be part of the team that drove it forward.

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