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Why are tropical fish from Queensland moving to the Mid North Coast

Why are tropical fish from Queensland moving to the Mid North Coast

And what does it mean for our underwater world?

Ellie Chamberlain
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MNC Surf Life Saving leader says coastal erosion the worst he's seen in 25 years

MNC Surf Life Saving leader says coastal erosion the worst he's seen in 25 years

"The beaches probably haven’t had a chance to replenish."

Ellie Chamberlain
Local BusinessLocal Business
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Here’s how beekeepers and the DPI are trying to stay ahead of the MNC’s deadly varroa mite parasite

Here’s how beekeepers and the DPI are trying to stay ahead of the MNC’s deadly varroa mite parasite

As spring sets in, the risk for local honey bee colonies increases.

Ellie Chamberlain
What's OnWhat's On
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What to plant in your garden this month on the Mid North Coast

What to plant in your garden this month on the Mid North Coast

Including vegetables and native plant lists so you can nail your seasonal gardening.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Rising temperatures and aging firefighters: What happens if young people don't sign up?

Rising temperatures and aging firefighters: What happens if young people don't sign up?

“We are facing a median age that is rising in our organisations".

Ellie Chamberlain
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Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the MNC herd?

Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the MNC herd?

Researchers suggest shopping around for top-notch DNA could make cattle less gassy and more profitable.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Could the Great Koala National Park create revenue through reducing carbon pollution?

Could the Great Koala National Park create revenue through reducing carbon pollution?

The final creation of the park is dependent on the approval of a credit system.

Ellie Chamberlain
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A stop to logging and boundary outlines: What’s next for the Great Koala National Park?

A stop to logging and boundary outlines: What’s next for the Great Koala National Park?

The suspension of timber harvesting will impact approximately 300 jobs.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
2025's repeated flooding brings on another challenge: Invasive weeds

2025's repeated flooding brings on another challenge: Invasive weeds

Here's what you need to know about tropical soda apple, a serious biosecurity threat.

Ellie Chamberlain
Mid North CoastMid North Coast
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Bees on the Mid North Coast are having a time of it. You can blame the wet-weather trifecta

Bees on the Mid North Coast are having a time of it. You can blame the wet-weather trifecta

“We don’t need any more rain ... Let the trees flower and let the bees be happy.”

Ellie Chamberlain
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How much can a koala bear? This 70-year-old Coffs Harbour activist is about to find out

How much can a koala bear? This 70-year-old Coffs Harbour activist is about to find out

Peter Elzer will sleep by the side of the road for a month.

Ellie Chamberlain
Local BusinessLocal Business
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$10 million Port Macquarie Koala Hospital redevelopment given to local construction firm with sustainability as top priority

$10 million Port Macquarie Koala Hospital redevelopment given to local construction firm with sustainability as top priority

A W Edwards has committed to a range of environmentally-friendly initiatives throughout the project.

Ellie Chamberlain