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Mid North Coast receives additional $56 million in funding for flood recovery
Apr 23, 2026

Mid North Coast receives additional $56 million in funding for flood recovery

Here's where the money is actually going.

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MidCoast included in $16m plan to flood-proof national park roads as extreme weather risks grow
Mar 11, 2026

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.

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Reducing risk of extreme weather impact could bring premiums down. So what’s the government doing?
Mar 05, 2026

Reducing risk of extreme weather impact could bring premiums down. So what’s the government doing?

A state plan will aim to reduce the cost – and impact – of disasters on the Mid North Coast.

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Two months on, funding announced for Bellingen Shire’s recovery after 200-tonne landslip
Mar 04, 2026

Two months on, funding announced for Bellingen Shire’s recovery after 200-tonne landslip

Low-interest loans have been offered to small businesses and primary producers to help "bridge the gap in their recovery”.

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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?

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Mid North Coast families know their homes will flood again – they just can't afford cover
Feb 26, 2026

Mid North Coast families know their homes will flood again – they just can't afford cover

Extreme weather events are driving up the price of insurance, and local reps are trying to find a solution.

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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."

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May flood recovery support extended for households and businesses across the Mid North Coast
Dec 08, 2025

May flood recovery support extended for households and businesses across the Mid North Coast

An increased income threshold and an extended program closing date were announced on Monday.

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A Macksville disaster emergency centre impacted by floods? Could be time to find a new home
Oct 13, 2025

A Macksville disaster emergency centre impacted by floods? Could be time to find a new home

The site is just two streets back from the river.

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Here’s how MNC locals are trying to fire-proof their inland properties
Oct 03, 2025

Here’s how MNC locals are trying to fire-proof their inland properties

These people living west of Taree and Kempsey are prepared to stay and protect their homes.

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“Everybody gets trauma from these events”: The mental toll of living through disasters on the Mid North Coast
Sep 26, 2025

“Everybody gets trauma from these events”: The mental toll of living through disasters on the Mid North Coast

Local landholders say the post-disaster support system needs to improve.

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WATCH: Disaster recovery updates while support continues across the region
Sep 17, 2025

WATCH: Disaster recovery updates while support continues across the region

Hear from Kempsey Shire mayor and the regional Recovery Coordinator.

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