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With temperatures set to boil, how is the Mid North Coast preparing for extreme heat waves?

With temperatures set to boil, how is the Mid North Coast preparing for extreme heat waves?

Heat can exacerbate underlying health issues, putting even more pressure on the emergency departments and those working outdoors.

Ellie Chamberlain
CouncilCouncil
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Council confirms “likely source” of red liquid in Lake Cathie stormwater drain

Council confirms “likely source” of red liquid in Lake Cathie stormwater drain

The public is being advised to stay away from the area.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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