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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.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
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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.

Ellie Chamberlain
EnvironmentEnvironment
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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.

Ellie Chamberlain
DisasterDisaster
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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.

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

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

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?

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

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

"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

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