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

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.

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

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.

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

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”.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

“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.

Ellie Chamberlain
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WATCH: Disaster recovery updates while support continues across the region

WATCH: Disaster recovery updates while support continues across the region

Hear from Kempsey Shire mayor and the regional Recovery Coordinator.

Ellie Chamberlain
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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