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The ultimate guide to day trips on the Mid North Coast

The ultimate guide to day trips on the Mid North Coast

From waterfalls, bushwalks, markets and more, here’s the Coaster’s top picks for quick trips in the region.

Ellie Chamberlain
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After 12 years and 20 disasters, one Mid North Coast volunteer says the response system is broken

After 12 years and 20 disasters, one Mid North Coast volunteer says the response system is broken

“There's going to be more of these events happening more consistently and more diverse and widespread."

Ellie Chamberlain
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Emergency Department visits at Mid North Coast hospitals hit record high

Emergency Department visits at Mid North Coast hospitals hit record high

The region's healthcare system has been facing ongoing pressure for years.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Forestry NSW fined $450k for illegally logging “significant” habitat near Coffs Harbour

Forestry NSW fined $450k for illegally logging “significant” habitat near Coffs Harbour

The cutting down of giant and hollow-bearing trees isn't the organisation's first offence.

Ellie Chamberlain
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This 20-year-plan for the MNC's transport and roads is currently taking suggestions

This 20-year-plan for the MNC's transport and roads is currently taking suggestions

Here’s how you can make a comment and why you should.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Why you should call FAWNA if you find injured wildlife – instead of trying to do it yourself

Why you should call FAWNA if you find injured wildlife – instead of trying to do it yourself

“Caring for wildlife is a really specialised skillset that our volunteers are trained for".

Ellie Chamberlain
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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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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
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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