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Council approves Sapphire Beach mansion that’s 26% above height limits
Jun 10, 2026

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.

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Job loss fears at NBN News as WIN cuts local bulletin in half
Jun 03, 2026

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
Apr 09, 2026

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
Mar 26, 2026

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
Mar 26, 2026

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
Mar 18, 2026

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
Oct 14, 2025

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
Sep 11, 2025

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".

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Bees on the Mid North Coast are having a time of it. You can blame the wet-weather trifecta
Aug 29, 2025

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.”

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Living off-grid was what Phebe wanted - and then came the floods
Jun 03, 2025

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.

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Mud-covered paddocks and empty pockets: Flood-hit farmers need grants to feed livestock
Jun 02, 2025

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

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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
May 30, 2025

“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".

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