The facility closed 16 months ago after a one-in-500 year flood. Council estimates repairs would cost $15 million.
Disaster
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The population is at risk of becoming “functionally extinct”.
MidCoast
The state’s environment minister has warned “no government policy can stop this virus from spreading through our wild bird populations”.
Coffs Harbour
One councillor wants a 500-metre buffer zone between the facilities and homes.
Nambucca Heads
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The last screening will be on Sunday September 13.
Berries Australia claims most of the region’s blueberry operators are operating within the rules.
agriculture
The state’s transport secretary warned weather could still get in the way, however.
One grower said the decision has “compromised” his business model.
Council’s acting GM warned the move might not be popular.
Nambucca Valley