Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie Hastings Council hosted a farewell afternoon tea yesterday for retiring CSU Chancellor Mr Lawrie Willett, AO. The farewell was jointly hosted by Professor Ross Chambers, the Head of Campus at CSU in Port Macquarie, and the Mayor of Port Macquarie Hastings Council, Councillor Peter Besseling. Professor Chambers said, "As Chancellor of Charles Sturt University for a decade, Mr Willett was instrumental in supporting the establishment of the University on the Mid North Coast. During his time at the University there has been significant growth and development across all campuses, and his commitment to rural and regional Australia will leave a lasting legacy." The farewell was held at Port Macquarie Hastings Council Chambers, corner of Lord and Burrawan Streets, Port Macquarie, at 3pm Monday 24 November. Guests included Councillors, business and community leaders in Port Macquarie.