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Sep 16, 2026

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Six days cut off: the flood modelling for the Upper Macleay's rural roads

With "concerning" new modelling, Kempsey Shire considers shifting from patch-up to resilience.

Flood Warnings

Sep 7, 2026

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2 min read

More than half of the koalas at Bootawa Dam have an STD

The population is at risk of becoming “functionally extinct”.

MidCoast

Sep 17, 2026

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3 min read

Divide within MNC Indigenous communities over trading carbon to protect local forests

“I think the Elders are quite correct in saying that they've not really been involved in that decision making.”

Mid North Coast

Macleay Valley “healing centre” proposed to tackle drug and alcohol addiction head on

Sep 29, 2026

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2 min read

Macleay Valley “healing centre” proposed to tackle drug and alcohol addiction head on

“Kempsey is the sixth most disadvantaged LGA in NSW, and the cohort we're looking to address is probably the most disadvantaged group within that.”

Kempsey Shire

Douglas Connor

Coffs Harbour fishos stuck at sea as sand and pressure builds in the marina

Sep 29, 2026

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3 min read

Coffs Harbour fishos stuck at sea as sand and pressure builds in the marina

“When you're talking about a 130 tonne boat, with 60,000 litres of fuel on it ... stuck in the sand, it really puts your heart in your throat.”

Coffs Harbour

Douglas Connor

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Kempsey Shire

Kempsey council to save $70k a year from solar and batteries at water sites

Oct 7, 2026

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Kempsey council to save $70k a year from solar and batteries at water sites

When thousands of air conditioners run during summer, the council can stop drawing from the electricity grid, leaving more power for households.

Oct 7, 2026

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Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

One restaurant’s gas and electricity bill is more than $45,000 a year.

Oct 6, 2026

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Union claims Coffs Coast blueberry farms stood down workers to “avoid a bit of scrutiny”

“Workers reported that the work had been stopped because the employers knew the union was in town.”

Oct 2, 2026

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Investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did make comment about Facebook user being “bashed”

It was found the comment “constitutes harassment” and “creates a hostile environment”.

Oct 2, 2026

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Jetty Foreshores rezoning greenlighted. Next step - 450 dwellings

Developers will be able to go six storeys high.

Jetty Foreshores rezoning greenlighted. Next step - 450 dwellings

Developers will be able to go six storeys high.

Housing

Climate emergency over on the Coffs Coast - at least according to council

The emissions plan is forecast to save the council $30 million through reduced energy, fuel and maintenance costs.

Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour fishos stuck at sea as sand and pressure builds in the marina

“When you're talking about a 130 tonne boat, with 60,000 litres of fuel on it ... stuck in the sand, it really puts your heart in your throat.”

Coffs Harbour

Macleay Valley “healing centre” proposed to tackle drug and alcohol addiction head on

“Kempsey is the sixth most disadvantaged LGA in NSW, and the cohort we're looking to address is probably the most disadvantaged group within that.”

Kempsey Shire

Coffs Harbour is home to a network of WWII remnants, but how should they be preserved?

The Mayor has suggested a tourism trail between the war-time sites.

Coffs Harbour

Union on the hunt for dodgy Coffs Coast farms as migrant workers seek legal advice

Our Pacific Island neighbours are among those being lured by fake promises of prosperity.

Nambucca Heads

Why a changing Sawtell coastline means slower surf life saving response times

When storms and big swells steal sand from the beach, locals have to learn to adapt.

Coffs Harbour

Will Mid North Coast locals do the “super hard” farm jobs if the backpackers dry up?

“You're not going to see locals jump at these jobs because they are seasonal, they are short term, and they can be in remote locations as well.”

agriculture

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Your go-to source for local news, events, and community stories across the Mid North Coast.

MUST READ

Six days cut off: the flood modelling for the Upper Macleay's rural roads

More than half of the koalas at Bootawa Dam have an STD

Divide within MNC Indigenous communities over trading carbon to protect local forests

Macleay Valley “healing centre” proposed to tackle drug and alcohol addiction head on

Coffs Harbour fishos stuck at sea as sand and pressure builds in the marina

THE LATEST

Kempsey council to save $70k a year from solar and batteries at water sites

Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

Union claims Coffs Coast blueberry farms stood down workers to “avoid a bit of scrutiny”

Investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did make comment about Facebook user being “bashed”

Jetty Foreshores rezoning greenlighted. Next step - 450 dwellings

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Jetty Foreshores rezoning greenlighted. Next step - 450 dwellings

Climate emergency over on the Coffs Coast - at least according to council

Coffs Harbour fishos stuck at sea as sand and pressure builds in the marina

Macleay Valley “healing centre” proposed to tackle drug and alcohol addiction head on

Coffs Harbour is home to a network of WWII remnants, but how should they be preserved?

Union on the hunt for dodgy Coffs Coast farms as migrant workers seek legal advice

Why a changing Sawtell coastline means slower surf life saving response times

Will Mid North Coast locals do the “super hard” farm jobs if the backpackers dry up?

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