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End of an era as council abandons Christmas decoration contest for MidCoast businesses

End of an era as council abandons Christmas decoration contest for MidCoast businesses

The competition has been cancelled in a cost-cutting measure, but how much will be saved?

Ellie Chamberlain
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What happens next? Coffs Council backs flood plan to reduce impact of future severe weather events

What happens next? Coffs Council backs flood plan to reduce impact of future severe weather events

Information from the study will be used by the State Emergency Service during disasters.

Ellie Chamberlain
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“The only solution I can see is to scale the whole thing right back”: Shortcomings of the Jetty Foreshore plan addressed by Coffs council and community

“The only solution I can see is to scale the whole thing right back”: Shortcomings of the Jetty Foreshore plan addressed by Coffs council and community

City of Coffs Harbour has made a technical submission on the redevelopment proposal, identifying a number of areas that need attention.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Macksville’s aquatic centre could be closed for months following major flooding

Macksville’s aquatic centre could be closed for months following major flooding

Damage is being assessed by insurers, with electrical safety work to be completed in the coming week.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Kempsey Shire Council has cut its energy bills in half thanks to long-term renewable energy plan

Kempsey Shire Council has cut its energy bills in half thanks to long-term renewable energy plan

The financial and environmental sustainability benefits to Kempsey Shire Council's long-term energy agreement.

Ellie Chamberlain
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99-year lease approved for Coffs Harbour Yacht Club paving way for redevelopment

99-year lease approved for Coffs Harbour Yacht Club paving way for redevelopment

City of Coffs Harbour councillors unanimously approved the long-term lease for the local Yacht Club, enabling a joint venture redevelopment with a private partner.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Coffs councillors reject motion to extend pool hours and lower entry fees

Coffs councillors reject motion to extend pool hours and lower entry fees

Swimming in a public pool should be affordable - but with fees up 25 percent in two years, some councillors say the public is being priced out.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Port Macquarie-Hastings council set to move facilities to solar after successful funding announcement

Port Macquarie-Hastings council set to move facilities to solar after successful funding announcement

The new funding will help Port Macquarie-Hastings Council become 100 per cent renewable by 2027.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Will Port Macquarie ever get its new aquatic centre?

Will Port Macquarie ever get its new aquatic centre?

Multi-million dollar funding is needed to make the Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility a reality, but where will it come from now that council's application for $13.6M in federal funding has been denied?

Ellie Chamberlain