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Council facing $232m in flood damage granted urgent disaster funding extension
10 hours ago

Council facing $232m in flood damage granted urgent disaster funding extension

Four disasters this year alone and a looming tight deadline, MidCoast council now has until the end of the year to repair roads.

Ellie Chamberlain
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The Mid North Coast is just the start: Can Australia keep funding disaster recovery?
Jul 28, 2025

The Mid North Coast is just the start: Can Australia keep funding disaster recovery?

"This is going to go on for 18 months to two years, the recovery. So the cost won't be known until the end of that, but it'll be a lot of zeros."

Ellie Chamberlain
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We asked the Minister for Recovery: What's going on with support for small businesses after the flood?
Jul 25, 2025

We asked the Minister for Recovery: What's going on with support for small businesses after the flood?

In an interview with the Mid North Coaster, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said arguing for more money with the Treasury means leading with the head, not the heart.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Flood support continues with MNC businesses offering "acts of kindness" to locals
Jul 22, 2025

Flood support continues with MNC businesses offering "acts of kindness" to locals

"People don’t need to have lost everything to have been impacted."

Ellie Chamberlain
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MNC residents are paying the price for climate disasters, should the fossil fuel industry pay compensation?
Jul 16, 2025

MNC residents are paying the price for climate disasters, should the fossil fuel industry pay compensation?

With the intensity of climate disasters only set to increase, the question of who pays for the clean up and recovery might need a new answer.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Flood assistance extended to 24 areas surrounding Kempsey and Port Macquarie
Jul 11, 2025

Flood assistance extended to 24 areas surrounding Kempsey and Port Macquarie

The government support provides $180 to eligible individuals.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Word on the street: Coffs Harbour resident says being prepared for bushfires and floods are a part of life on the MNC
Jul 08, 2025

Word on the street: Coffs Harbour resident says being prepared for bushfires and floods are a part of life on the MNC

Sue's not concerned about the next severe weather event, because it will happen regardless, but she is prepared for it.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Not enough but still a "massive help": Flood impacted farmers can now apply for government assistance up to $75,000
Jul 07, 2025

Not enough but still a "massive help": Flood impacted farmers can now apply for government assistance up to $75,000

Category D funding announced for MNC primary producers, but how much will it help?

Ellie Chamberlain
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Primary producers rally for maximum government support to survive climate disasters
Jul 02, 2025

Primary producers rally for maximum government support to survive climate disasters

Local representatives and community members are calling for Category D funding to be announced to help farmers and small business owners on the MNC.

Ellie Chamberlain
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What happens next? Coffs Council backs flood plan to reduce impact of future severe weather events
Jun 24, 2025

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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"They can’t survive that": Oyster farmers need help to recover from six months of climate disaster
Jun 12, 2025

"They can’t survive that": Oyster farmers need help to recover from six months of climate disaster

Local farmers and representatives are asking for financial assistance to keep the industry afloat after continuous floodwaters and sewage spills.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Living off-grid was what Phebe wanted - and then came the floods
Jun 03, 2025

Living off-grid was what Phebe wanted - and then came the floods

One Mid North Coast resident’s experience of being cut off has highlighted the need for better mobile reception.

Ellie Chamberlain
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