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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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Why did the NSW Nationals vote to abandon Australia's goal of net zero by 2050?

Why did the NSW Nationals vote to abandon Australia's goal of net zero by 2050?

The strong message was made at a conference held in Coffs Harbour last week.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
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70-year-old locks himself to harvester to stop logging in proposed Great Koala National Park on the MNC

70-year-old locks himself to harvester to stop logging in proposed Great Koala National Park on the MNC

Peter Elzer wanted the attention of the Labor Government, urging them to cease logging and establish the promised park.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
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"Will you be the reason the koala survives, or the reason for its demise?": Environment Minister urged to implement protection Act

"Will you be the reason the koala survives, or the reason for its demise?": Environment Minister urged to implement protection Act

Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation addressed the 32nd International Congress for Conservation Biology.

Ellie Chamberlain
DisasterDisaster
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Almost 800 homes declared write-offs after Mid North Coast flooding

Almost 800 homes declared write-offs after Mid North Coast flooding

Hundreds of homes deemed unfit for living in after more than 5000 damage assessments were conducted.

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EnvironmentEnvironment
25,000 free eucalyptus seedlings offered to support koala habitat restoration

25,000 free eucalyptus seedlings offered to support koala habitat restoration

Here's how to get your hands on koala feed trees to plant on your land.

Ellie Chamberlain
CouncilCouncil
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Kempsey Shire Council has cut its energy bills in half thanks to long-term renewable energy plan

Kempsey Shire Council has cut its energy bills in half thanks to long-term renewable energy plan

The financial and environmental sustainability benefits to Kempsey Shire Council's long-term energy agreement.

Ellie Chamberlain