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May flood relief: Uninsured owners and renters can apply for caravans, pods and 25k grants on Monday

May flood relief: Uninsured owners and renters can apply for caravans, pods and 25k grants on Monday

Landlords will need to commit to returning properties to the private rental market.

Ellie Chamberlain
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"How much more can we take?": The emotional and financial toll of frequent flooding across the Mid North Coast

"How much more can we take?": The emotional and financial toll of frequent flooding across the Mid North Coast

What is causing the heavy rainfall and is it going away anytime soon?

Ellie Chamberlain
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Days without power for thousands on the MNC. How are we preparing for future severe weather?

Days without power for thousands on the MNC. How are we preparing for future severe weather?

With storms, bushfires, and flooding becoming more intense on the MNC, essential services are adapting to something experts say is the new norm.

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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