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Scientist says shark numbers aren’t booming but they do love an international roadtrip

Scientist says shark numbers aren’t booming but they do love an international roadtrip

“If there were just way more sharks and they just had blood on their mind, there'd be people getting bit every day. But there's not.”

Douglas Connor
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Briefing ban: Mid North Coast councillors blocked by state from meeting with council staff

Briefing ban: Mid North Coast councillors blocked by state from meeting with council staff

A rule change, aimed at improving transparency, came into effect in June.

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Meet the millennials moving home to the Mid North Coast

Meet the millennials moving home to the Mid North Coast

“Living in Sydney, a simple thing like going to the beach costs you time and money and can be very frustrating.”

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Manning community on alert as mining exploration proposed to test emissions reduction technology

Manning community on alert as mining exploration proposed to test emissions reduction technology

A Greens MP said green technology “doesn’t get a free pass” if health and the environment are at risk.

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Council approves Sapphire Beach mansion that’s 26% above height limits

Council approves Sapphire Beach mansion that’s 26% above height limits

With two pools and an imposing height planned, councillors say the lavish home approval could set unwanted precedent.

Douglas Connor
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Job loss fears at NBN News as WIN cuts local bulletin in half

Job loss fears at NBN News as WIN cuts local bulletin in half

Local news on the Mid North Coast is under further pressure as WIN announces programming changes.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".