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How much can a koala bear? This 70-year-old Coffs Harbour activist is about to find out
Jul 18, 2025

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.

Ellie Chamberlain
DisasterDisaster
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Flood assistance extended to 24 areas surrounding Kempsey and Port Macquarie
Jul 11, 2025

Flood assistance extended to 24 areas surrounding Kempsey and Port Macquarie

The government support provides $180 to eligible individuals.

Ellie Chamberlain
DisasterDisaster
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Not enough but still a "massive help": Flood impacted farmers can now apply for government assistance up to $75,000
Jul 07, 2025

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?

Ellie Chamberlain
WeatherWeather
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Primary producers rally for maximum government support to survive climate disasters
Jul 02, 2025

Primary producers rally for maximum government support to survive climate disasters

Local representatives and community members are calling for Category D funding to be announced to help farmers and small business owners on the MNC.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Why did the NSW Nationals vote to abandon Australia's goal of net zero by 2050?
Jun 19, 2025

Why did the NSW Nationals vote to abandon Australia's goal of net zero by 2050?

The strong message was made at a conference held in Coffs Harbour last week.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
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70-year-old locks himself to harvester to stop logging in proposed Great Koala National Park on the MNC
Jun 17, 2025

70-year-old locks himself to harvester to stop logging in proposed Great Koala National Park on the MNC

Peter Elzer wanted the attention of the Labor Government, urging them to cease logging and establish the promised park.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
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"Will you be the reason the koala survives, or the reason for its demise?": Environment Minister urged to implement protection Act
Jun 16, 2025

"Will you be the reason the koala survives, or the reason for its demise?": Environment Minister urged to implement protection Act

Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation addressed the 32nd International Congress for Conservation Biology.

Ellie Chamberlain
WeatherWeather
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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

Ellie Chamberlain
DisasterDisaster
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Almost 800 homes declared write-offs after Mid North Coast flooding
May 27, 2025

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
May 15, 2025

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
May 13, 2025

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
May 09, 2025

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
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