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Why Coffs Harbour wants police to have live access to public cameras
8 hours ago

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.

Ellie Chamberlain
DisasterDisaster
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MidCoast council still out of pocket $37 million as it waits for major flood repair reimbursement
Mar 03, 2026

MidCoast council still out of pocket $37 million as it waits for major flood repair reimbursement

Can the government keep up with extreme weather events?

Ellie Chamberlain
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MidCoast aquatic centres will switch to solar and reduce run costs, emissions and the chance of fee hikes
Mar 02, 2026

MidCoast aquatic centres will switch to solar and reduce run costs, emissions and the chance of fee hikes

The project is expected to save council more than $5M over its 25-year lifetime.

Ellie Chamberlain
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“We can’t do this alone”: Council needs urgent help fixing antisocial behaviour in Kempsey’s CBD
Feb 27, 2026

“We can’t do this alone”: Council needs urgent help fixing antisocial behaviour in Kempsey’s CBD

The issue is nothing new, but it’s escalating, and council says it needs support from the state to address the underlying drivers.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Kempsey Council still waiting on $6 million in disaster recovery reimbursements
Feb 24, 2026

Kempsey Council still waiting on $6 million in disaster recovery reimbursements

"Our ratepayers are paying interest on that money we are carrying for the state government."

Ellie Chamberlain
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Empty CBD building costing Coffs council $250K a year could make way for 13-storey development
Feb 10, 2026

Empty CBD building costing Coffs council $250K a year could make way for 13-storey development

The two-storey building, on Castle Street, was the council's administrative offices for decades.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Will this be the first 18-storey development in Port Macquarie’s CBD?
Jan 27, 2026

Will this be the first 18-storey development in Port Macquarie’s CBD?

Council says it was not consulted about the proposal and has been working on its own plan.

Ellie Chamberlain
CouncilCouncil
“Bottom of the queue”: Crews can finally start work to fix about 90 landslip sites across the Nambucca Valley
Jan 15, 2026

“Bottom of the queue”: Crews can finally start work to fix about 90 landslip sites across the Nambucca Valley

Some of the damage dates back to 2021.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Can the heart of Coffs Harbour survive the bypass?
Jan 07, 2026

Can the heart of Coffs Harbour survive the bypass?

Council is dreaming of a regional High Street to “stitch the city back together”.

Ellie Chamberlain
CouncilCouncil
Kempsey Shire Council admits changes needed after $8.1m budget shortfall
Dec 19, 2025

Kempsey Shire Council admits changes needed after $8.1m budget shortfall

“It is not a position that any of us want to be in."

Ellie Chamberlain
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Council confirms “likely source” of red liquid in Lake Cathie stormwater drain
Nov 20, 2025

Council confirms “likely source” of red liquid in Lake Cathie stormwater drain

The public is being advised to stay away from the area.

Ellie Chamberlain
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This could be the future for Port Macquarie’s CBD
Nov 13, 2025

This could be the future for Port Macquarie’s CBD

How to have your say by December 8.

Ellie Chamberlain
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