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Oct 12, 2026

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

The fruit bats are considered a vulnerable species.

Environment

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.

Nambucca Heads

Oct 2, 2026

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2 min read

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”.

Kempsey Shire

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

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

Douglas Connor

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

Oct 13, 2026

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1 min read

“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

Douglas Connor

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

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.

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.

Oct 13, 2026

•

1 min read

“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.

Oct 12, 2026

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1 min read

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.

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.

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

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.”

agriculture

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”.

Kempsey Shire

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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