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

"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

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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Mud-covered paddocks and empty pockets: Flood-hit farmers need grants to feed livestock

Mud-covered paddocks and empty pockets: Flood-hit farmers need grants to feed livestock

Loans are not a lifeline for Mid North Coaster farmers struggling after the financial burden of yet another natural disaster

Ellie Chamberlain
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“I've seen this break the strongest men I know”: Local farmers on the emotional toll and destruction of the recent MNC floods

“I've seen this break the strongest men I know”: Local farmers on the emotional toll and destruction of the recent MNC floods

Jack Henshaw said thousands of farmers across the region will need government grants in order to move forward: "the financial impact would be too great".

Ellie Chamberlain
Mid North CoastMid North Coast
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"Not like a regular flood": Sikh volunteers serve 2000 meals a day to worst affected areas on MNC

"Not like a regular flood": Sikh volunteers serve 2000 meals a day to worst affected areas on MNC

This is the third time in five years the non-profit group has visited the region after a natural disaster.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Disaster strikes: Flood insurance out of reach for many on the Mid North Coast

Disaster strikes: Flood insurance out of reach for many on the Mid North Coast

Flood insurance is simply not offered or unaffordable for business owners across the region, with a concern of closing doors following the recent disaster.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Insurance catastrophe declared after devastating flooding on the Mid North Coast

Insurance catastrophe declared after devastating flooding on the Mid North Coast

Earlier this week, almost 5000 insurance claims had already been recorded by the Insurance Council of Australia.

Brad Esposito