Archive | The Mid North Coaster

Blue dragons, thousands of dead pipis and a “big blob of super hot water”: What’s happening off the Mid North Coast?

Water off the NSW coastline is about three degrees above the average for this time of year.

Environment

🟡 Flood-proofed roads

Including: Why Coffs Harbour wants police to have live access to public cameras.

WATCH: Where do you like to visit on the MNC?

Local recommendations from Port Macquarie pavement.

Watch

Why Coffs Harbour wants police to have live access to public cameras

The local council says video surveillance will be used for law enforcement purposes only.

Council

MidCoast included in $16m plan to flood-proof national park roads as extreme weather risks grow

The government says the upgrades will lower future financial and environmental impacts.

Disaster

🟡 Your local news in 6 mins

Including: Why the hydrotherapy pool in Kempsey failed to reopen after the pandemic, top picks for cheap eats in Port, and how reducing impact of disasters could make flood cover more affordable.

Six years on and the hydrotherapy pool at Kempsey’s hospital remains closed

Here’s what we know.

Kempsey Shire

The ultimate guide to cheap eats in Port Macquarie

From grab-and-go sushi to pub specials and 2-for-1 deals, here’s our top picks for affordable food in the CBD.

Port Macquarie

🟡 The best walks on the MNC

Including: Disaster funding for Bellingen Shire, MidCoast council out of pocket $37M waiting for recovery reimbursement, the gov't plan to reduce extreme weather impact.