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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
WeatherWeather
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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
BushfiresBushfires
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"It's a slow burn": combining Aboriginal cultural practices with western techniques to manage bushfires

"It's a slow burn": combining Aboriginal cultural practices with western techniques to manage bushfires

Members of the Birpai and Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Councils are working together with Forestry Corporation to combine traditional cultural burning with modern firefighting techniques.

Ellie Chamberlain
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"I want something done about that inequality": What was Jacqui Lambie doing on the Mid North Coast this week?

"I want something done about that inequality": What was Jacqui Lambie doing on the Mid North Coast this week?

Lambie was a guest of Independent candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise, at two events on the Mid North Coast.

Staff Reporter
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When the choice is between food on the table or flood insurance, what do you do?

When the choice is between food on the table or flood insurance, what do you do?

Inflationary pressures are forcing locals to put their homes at risk.

Ellie Chamberlain, +1
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Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across the Mid North Coast?

Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across the Mid North Coast?

Our guide to the upcoming federal election, including who is running in each electorate. Check out the list of current representatives and candidates in Cowper, Page and Lyne divisions.

Ellie Chamberlain
WeatherWeather
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Rising temperatures, intense cyclones: Will extreme weather impact get worse on the Mid North Coast?

Rising temperatures, intense cyclones: Will extreme weather impact get worse on the Mid North Coast?

As the climate changes, cyclones are becoming less frequent but more intense. We spoke to an expert to find out more.

Ellie Chamberlain
WeatherWeather
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Flood watch for the Mid North Coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to move south

Flood watch for the Mid North Coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to move south

Possible moderate to major flooding for the Macleay and Hastings Rivers, with Mid North Coast residents being advised to stay informed about weather predictions in the coming days.

Ellie Chamberlain
EventsEvents
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Free weekday events for kids on the Mid North Coast

Free weekday events for kids on the Mid North Coast

For newborns to five years, here's a list of free events on the Mid North Coast to keep the young ones entertained while developing their skills.

Ellie Chamberlain