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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
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.

Ellie Chamberlain, +2
HousingHousing
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Priced out: Coffs Harbour grapples with a deepening housing crisis

Priced out: Coffs Harbour grapples with a deepening housing crisis

Advocates says the demand for affordable housing needs "out of the box" thinking.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
Page MP Kevin Hogan is the new Deputy Leader of the Nationals

Page MP Kevin Hogan is the new Deputy Leader of the Nationals

Leaders of the The Nationals Federal Parliamentary team have been announced.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
Great Koala National Park would boost local economy, say Mid North Coast business owners

Great Koala National Park would boost local economy, say Mid North Coast business owners

Those who have signed the letter include artists; restaurant, tour, emporium and accommodation operators; builders; and an optometrist.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
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Campaigning days are over for Independent Cowper candidate Caz Heise

Campaigning days are over for Independent Cowper candidate Caz Heise

Caz Heise will continue to work with Voices4Cowper to find the next Independent candidate, saying "our movement continues and it’s stronger than ever”.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
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What matters to young people on the Mid North Coast this election?

What matters to young people on the Mid North Coast this election?

The Mid North Coaster spoke to young people on the Mid North Coast about what is deciding their vote this federal election.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
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Caz Heise’s food and farming plan focuses on local issues. How does it compare to the pitch from Nationals’ HQ?

Caz Heise’s food and farming plan focuses on local issues. How does it compare to the pitch from Nationals’ HQ?

From abattoir closures to lack of cold storage facilities, local farmers and leaders say it’s time to support the Mid North Coast’s food systems.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
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How did Caz Heise happen?

How did Caz Heise happen?

From kitchen tables to major donors we take a look at how Caz Heise's campaign was built.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
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Where to vote early on the Mid North Coast

Where to vote early on the Mid North Coast

Early voting centres are now open across the region ahead of election day on May 3. Here's what you need to know.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
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Mid North Coast set for cliffhanger election as Heise and Conaghan neck and neck

Mid North Coast set for cliffhanger election as Heise and Conaghan neck and neck

New polling across key Mid North Coast electorates show margins tightening in both Cowper and Lyne.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
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How do preferences work and what do local candidates want you to do?

How do preferences work and what do local candidates want you to do?

You must number all boxes in the House of Representatives, otherwise your vote doesn’t count. This article includes summaries of major party policies.

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