►MAY 25, 2016 Ambulance takes boy from Taree to Port Macquarie Base Hospital for medical treatment "I was shocked, my mind was racing, why Port Macquarie, what's wrong, why the lights, what's going on, why can't we go to Manning Hospital?" - his mother, Stacey. Read on

►MAY 25, 2016 Taree hospital does not meet NSW Trauma Plan criteria for a regional trauma service Committee chair Don Macinnis OAM defended staff and services at Manning Hospital saying the hospital could "cope with any trauma that comes our way" Read on

►MAY 24, 2016 NSW Ambulance sends jockeys to Port Macquarie and Newcastle for treatment "I recognise that Manning Hospital could not deal with multiple fallen riders - it's a bit like a bus crash - but I still think it's shocking that people involved in an accident will go to Port Macquarie or Newcastle," Taree-Wingham Race Club chairman Greg Coleman. Read on 

►APRIL 13, 2016 Manning Hospital redevelopment "needs to be practical" “It looks pretty but it needs to be practical.” That is the view of Jenny Dale from Pampoolah about the schematic design for the proposed Manning Hospital redevelopment. Read on

►MARCH 4, 2016 Hospital bypass costly for patients Ambulance transportation is not covered by Medicare, according to the Ambulance Service of NSW website. Read on

►MARCH 23, 2016 Manning Hospital makeover The release of the schematic design by member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead is a "first look at the exterior of the major redevelopment and what our community can expect on its completion." Read on

► FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Committee champions case for hospital reclassification Manning Hospital Health Committee is acting to try to have Manning Hospital reclassified as a Regional Trauma Service (RTS) Hospital. Read on

►JANUARY 14, 2016 Manning Hospital Health Committee will seek additional information about the process to classify Manning Hospital as a Regional Trauma Service (RTS) hospital. Read on

►JANUARY 8, 2016 Manning Hospital is being bypassed by the Ambulance Service of NSW when it carries patients with moderate and major trauma. Read on 

►SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 Hospital heads meeting's discussions The Manning Valley Business Chamber Health Action Group held its first meeting at the Manning Valley Business Chambers located in River Arcade. Read on

►SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 The $1.35 million question The State member agreed to support a letter drafted by the Manning Valley Chamber Health Action Group to both HNE Health and the minster asking for a clarification of why $1.35 million was allocated, what will it be used for and in what time frame. Read on

►SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 Hospital top job still vacant Earlier this week Karen Kelly, HNELHD executive director metropolitan health services, advised the Manning River Times that "the recruitment process to appoint a general manager to the Lower Mid North Coast sector did not result in the appointment of a candidate." Read on

►AUGUST 17, 2015 - Rally call to join Manning health action group "The average person should get involved and participate in this group because we need a bigger voice if we are to be heard." Read on

►JULY 31, 2015 - Hospital's new top job It has a salary package between $149,000 and $163,000, is based in Taree and will require the skills to lead and manage Manning Hospital, community hospitals at Wingham and Bulahdelah and numerous community services. Read on

►JULY 17, 2015 - Council to lobby for hospital funds GreaterTaree City councillors have unanimously agreed to lobby Hunter New England Health requesting that it progress the planning of stage one of the Manning Hospital upgrade. Read on

 ►JULY 17, 2015 - Signatures hit home community concern A petition bearing more than 5000 signatures will be tabled in NSW Parliament calling on the government to guarantee funding for the Manning Hospital stage one redevelopment. Read on

►JULY 10, 2015 - Business chamber's rally call for health action group Manning Valley Business Chamber intends to make sure "the health system and services in the Manning is first and foremost in the minds of our politicians", according to president Jeremy Thornton. Read on

►JULY 10, 2015 - Cap on cash to Manning Hospital NSW minister for health Jillian Skinner has backed away from the possibility of a potential windfall from the privatisation of the NSW electricity network resulting in sufficient funds being reserved for stages two, three and four of the Manning Hospital redevelopment. Read on

►JULY 10, 2015 - Dudded and conned "And here's Taree - with a clinical services plan - and it was promised just $20 million. Once again the people in the Manning Valley and Great Lakes, Taree and Gloucester have been dudded and conned," says Greater Taree City Council mayor Paul Hogan. Read on

 ►JULY 10, 2015 - Keegan continues to fight "Our local MP thinks you can plan a multi-stage, $80 million development and fund the initial works for $1 million!" Dr Keegan said. Read on

►JUNE 26, 2015 - Benefit of the doubt Manning Hospital Medical Staff Council Chair Dr Murray Hyde Page is "prepared to take a more distant view" of funding allocated to Manning Hospital in the 2015-16 NSW Budget. Read on

►JUNE 26, 2015 - Manning Hospital funding 'alarm bells' THE pre-election promise of $20 million for stage one redevelopment of Manning Hospital has translated in post-election reality to $1,350,000 in the 2015-16 NSW Budget. Read on

►APRIL 3, 2015 - Manning Hospital staff "exposed to asbestos" Manning Hospital staff in Taree "have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace for the past 10 years". Read on

►MAY 29, 2015 - Deadline for delivery Mr Bromhead again reiterated the NSW government's commitment to its pre-election promise to Manning Hospital and stated that the outcome of his recent meeting with NSW health minister, Jillian Skinner was the assurance that "stage one will be delivered in this term of government." Read on

►MAY 13, 2015 - Hospital restart project underway About 40 people filed into Manning Hospital Staff Centre at 10am on Monday to hear what HNELHD planner, Louise Evans had to say about the future of the hospital and the proposed stage one redevelopment. Read on

►MARCH 8, 2015 - Minister 'commits' to work “Minister Skinner gave her firm commitment work will commence this term.” That is the news from member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead about the Manning Hospital stage one redevelopment following his meeting in Sydney on Wednesday, May 5 with NSW Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner. Read on

►MAY 6, 2015 - Talks with health minister: The delivery of that funding from NSW government coffers will be keenly watched by Manning Health Committee chair, Don Macinnis OAM. Earlier this year Mr Macinnis called for Mr Bromhead to "put his hand up for a new hospital" and described the issue of Manning Hospital infrastructure as "a festering sore". Read on

►MARCH 4, 2015 - Comments focus on the fineprint Manning Valley residents have thrust the spotlight on the fineprint of the NSW government promise that $20 million will be committed to upgrade Manning Hospital. Read on

►FEBRUARY 27, 2015 - Manning Hospital to receive $20 million: Health Minister Jillian Skinner and Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead today visited Manning Hospital to annouce a re-elected Baird Government will invest $20 million to begin its major development. Mrs Skinner said if the Government is re-elected on March 28, work will commence on the Manning Hospital upgrade in the next term. Read on

►FEBRUARY 27, 2015 - Public health forum: the next step: "It's my habit often to walk along the river bank in the early morning, and it is beautiful," said Manning Health Committee member Sally Crawford. "The other morning was particularly beautiful. There was mist on the river, the sun was rising, and there was a rowing crew out from Sydney University and they called out 'You guys live in paradise!' and we do. But paradise can't look after itself, we have to fight for it."

This fight comes in the form of the ongoing call for Manning Hospital to receive stage one funding from the State government. Read on

►FEBRUARY 6, 2015 - Push for proof of State funding for Manning Hospital: Manning Hospital is included in the priority list for hospital developments in regional NSW, according to member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead. This statement is challenged by Manning Health Committee chair Don Macinnis OAM and is the catalyst for a push for proof from Mr Bromhead that Manning Hospital is on the NSW government forward planning agenda for infrastructure funding. Read on

►FEBRUARY 6, 2015 - Where is the money to turn hospital concept plan into a plan of action? We are not even on the horizon! That is the comment of Manning Hospital Medical Staff Council chair, Dr Murray Hyde Page on the state of play in the hospital's fight to try to pry money from the NSW government to address its infrastructure crisis. Read on

►JANUARY 30, 2015 Situation dire: Petition seeks guaranteed government funding for hospital: The "dire situation" facing Manning Hospital in Taree is the catalyst for a community campaign to try to secure a State government guarantee that it will fund stage one infrastructure works. Counter tops in doctors' rooms, chemists and general stores in the three State electorates that feed patients to the hospital will display a petition that seeks to focus State government attention on Manning Hospital. Read on

►JANUARY 16, 2015 - Manning Hospital's infrastructure crisis: Don Macinnis is looking for a cure for the "festering sore" that is the infrastructure crisis at Manning Hospital in Taree. Millions of dollars is needed and this week he decided to speak to the issue of State government funding of Manning Hospital and the frustrations of Manning Health Committee as it seeks to press home the urgent need for action. Read on