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Reducing risk of extreme weather impact could bring premiums down. So what’s the government doing?

Reducing risk of extreme weather impact could bring premiums down. So what’s the government doing?

A state plan will aim to reduce the cost – and impact – of disasters on the Mid North Coast.

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Mid North Coast families know their homes will flood again – they just can't afford cover

Mid North Coast families know their homes will flood again – they just can't afford cover

Extreme weather events are driving up the price of insurance, and local reps are trying to find a solution.

PoliticsPolitics
NSW Nationals leader says new gun laws will mean more weapons are transported around the MNC

NSW Nationals leader says new gun laws will mean more weapons are transported around the MNC

“You don’t expect an employee to bring their own guns to work, just as you would not expect them to bring their own tractor to work.”

Peter Holmes
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Gurmesh Singh wins preselection for Coffs Harbour

Gurmesh Singh wins preselection for Coffs Harbour

The leader of the NSW Nationals was preselected unopposed.

Staff Reporter
PoliticsPolitics
Coalition in tatters as Cowper MP Pat Conaghan joins Nationals exodus from Shadow Ministry

Coalition in tatters as Cowper MP Pat Conaghan joins Nationals exodus from Shadow Ministry

The nation's opposition party finds itself split for the second time in months – this time over Labor's proposed hate speech laws.

Brad Esposito
PoliticsPolitics
“Not a gun problem”: Cowper MP slams Australia’s tightened gun laws

“Not a gun problem”: Cowper MP slams Australia’s tightened gun laws

Pat Conaghan said the new legislation is “unfair to good, law-abiding gun owners”.

PoliticsPolitics
12 months out from election, New South Wales Liberals vote in new leader

12 months out from election, New South Wales Liberals vote in new leader

Following the resignation of Mark Speakman, health minister Kellie Sloane has taken the reins of the opposition party.

Huw Bradshaw
PoliticsPolitics
Member for Coffs Harbour elected as new leader of the NSW Nationals

Member for Coffs Harbour elected as new leader of the NSW Nationals

Gurmesh Singh has been voted into the new role after a NSW Nationals partyroom held on Tuesday.

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Could the Great Koala National Park create revenue through reducing carbon pollution?

Could the Great Koala National Park create revenue through reducing carbon pollution?

The final creation of the park is dependent on the approval of a credit system.

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How much can a koala bear? This 70-year-old Coffs Harbour activist is about to find out

How much can a koala bear? This 70-year-old Coffs Harbour activist is about to find out

Peter Elzer will sleep by the side of the road for a month.

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Flood assistance extended to 24 areas surrounding Kempsey and Port Macquarie

Flood assistance extended to 24 areas surrounding Kempsey and Port Macquarie

The government support provides $180 to eligible individuals.

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Not enough but still a "massive help": Flood impacted farmers can now apply for government assistance up to $75,000

Not enough but still a "massive help": Flood impacted farmers can now apply for government assistance up to $75,000

Category D funding announced for MNC primary producers, but how much will it help?