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MUST READ

Oct 19, 2026

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On Tuesday morning, Kempsey councillors go behind closed doors to work out what to do with Noel Selby

The results - but not the details - of the confidential meeting will be made public.

Kempsey Shire

Oct 14, 2026

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1 min read

Want to fly from Port Macquarie to Sydney? Your options are QantasLink or QantasLink

Rex has described the suspension as temporary but has not confirmed when services may resume.

Port Macquarie-Hastings

Oct 13, 2026

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1 min read

After a ten-year campaign, a bill to establish the Great Koala National Park is now before parliament

If it passes, certain areas of the park will allow for activities like four-wheel driving and camping.

Bowraville

Dead bats in Mid North Coast backyards after winter heat impacts food sources

Oct 12, 2026

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2 min read

Dead bats in Mid North Coast backyards after winter heat impacts food sources

The fruit bats are considered a vulnerable species.

Environment

Douglas Connor

Macleay farmers say "inaccurate" warning systems increase risk during floods

Oct 19, 2026

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2 min read

Macleay farmers say "inaccurate" warning systems increase risk during floods

Some communities have no gauge to monitor river heights.

Flood Warnings

Douglas Connor

Frontline services forced to adapt as tech and social media change violence trends on the Mid North Coast

Oct 15, 2026

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2 min read

Frontline services forced to adapt as tech and social media change violence trends on the Mid North Coast

Kempsey Families CEO June Wilson warned of a “huge appetite” for online exploitation of women.

Health

Douglas Connor

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Kempsey

Oct 20, 2026

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1 min read

Defiant Kempsey councillor Noel Selby takes holiday after being asked to quit

“I won’t be resigning.”

Oct 19, 2026

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2 min read

Macleay farmers say "inaccurate" warning systems increase risk during floods

Some communities have no gauge to monitor river heights.

Oct 19, 2026

•

1 min read

On Tuesday morning, Kempsey councillors go behind closed doors to work out what to do with Noel Selby

The results - but not the details - of the confidential meeting will be made public.

Oct 15, 2026

•

2 min read

Frontline services forced to adapt as tech and social media change violence trends on the Mid North Coast

Kempsey Families CEO June Wilson warned of a “huge appetite” for online exploitation of women.

Oct 14, 2026

•

1 min read

Want to fly from Port Macquarie to Sydney? Your options are QantasLink or QantasLink

Rex has described the suspension as temporary but has not confirmed when services may resume.

Want to fly from Port Macquarie to Sydney? Your options are QantasLink or QantasLink

Rex has described the suspension as temporary but has not confirmed when services may resume.

Port Macquarie-Hastings

After a ten-year campaign, a bill to establish the Great Koala National Park is now before parliament

If it passes, certain areas of the park will allow for activities like four-wheel driving and camping.

Bowraville

“Benchmark decisions haven’t been good”: Paul Amos quits as Coffs Harbour councillor

A by-election will be held to fill the vacant councillor spot.

Council

The solar and battery plan set to save Kempsey Shire $70,000 a year

The move will allow council to remove its energy consumption from the electricity grid during periods of peak demand.

Kempsey

Dead bats in Mid North Coast backyards after winter heat impacts food sources

The fruit bats are considered a vulnerable species.

Environment

New MidCoast mayor wants solutions for millions in flood damage still not covered

Under Alan Tickle’s leadership, disaster recovery is still the priority.

MidCoast

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.

Kempsey Shire

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.

Nambucca Heads

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MUST READ

On Tuesday morning, Kempsey councillors go behind closed doors to work out what to do with Noel Selby

Want to fly from Port Macquarie to Sydney? Your options are QantasLink or QantasLink

After a ten-year campaign, a bill to establish the Great Koala National Park is now before parliament

Dead bats in Mid North Coast backyards after winter heat impacts food sources

Macleay farmers say "inaccurate" warning systems increase risk during floods

Frontline services forced to adapt as tech and social media change violence trends on the Mid North Coast

THE LATEST

Defiant Kempsey councillor Noel Selby takes holiday after being asked to quit

Macleay farmers say "inaccurate" warning systems increase risk during floods

On Tuesday morning, Kempsey councillors go behind closed doors to work out what to do with Noel Selby

Frontline services forced to adapt as tech and social media change violence trends on the Mid North Coast

Want to fly from Port Macquarie to Sydney? Your options are QantasLink or QantasLink

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Want to fly from Port Macquarie to Sydney? Your options are QantasLink or QantasLink

After a ten-year campaign, a bill to establish the Great Koala National Park is now before parliament

“Benchmark decisions haven’t been good”: Paul Amos quits as Coffs Harbour councillor

The solar and battery plan set to save Kempsey Shire $70,000 a year

Dead bats in Mid North Coast backyards after winter heat impacts food sources

New MidCoast mayor wants solutions for millions in flood damage still not covered

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

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