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Mid North Coast receives additional $56 million in funding for flood recovery

Mid North Coast receives additional $56 million in funding for flood recovery

Here's where the money is actually going.

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MidCoast included in $16m plan to flood-proof national park roads as extreme weather risks grow

MidCoast included in $16m plan to flood-proof national park roads as extreme weather risks grow

The government says the upgrades will lower future financial and environmental impacts.

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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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Two months on, funding announced for Bellingen Shire’s recovery after 200-tonne landslip

Two months on, funding announced for Bellingen Shire’s recovery after 200-tonne landslip

Low-interest loans have been offered to small businesses and primary producers to help "bridge the gap in their recovery”.

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MidCoast council still out of pocket $37 million as it waits for major flood repair reimbursement

MidCoast council still out of pocket $37 million as it waits for major flood repair reimbursement

Can the government keep up with extreme weather events?

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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.

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Kempsey Council still waiting on $6 million in disaster recovery reimbursements

Kempsey Council still waiting on $6 million in disaster recovery reimbursements

"Our ratepayers are paying interest on that money we are carrying for the state government."

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May flood recovery support extended for households and businesses across the Mid North Coast

May flood recovery support extended for households and businesses across the Mid North Coast

An increased income threshold and an extended program closing date were announced on Monday.

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A Macksville disaster emergency centre impacted by floods? Could be time to find a new home

A Macksville disaster emergency centre impacted by floods? Could be time to find a new home

The site is just two streets back from the river.

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Here’s how MNC locals are trying to fire-proof their inland properties

Here’s how MNC locals are trying to fire-proof their inland properties

These people living west of Taree and Kempsey are prepared to stay and protect their homes.

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“Everybody gets trauma from these events”: The mental toll of living through disasters on the Mid North Coast

“Everybody gets trauma from these events”: The mental toll of living through disasters on the Mid North Coast

Local landholders say the post-disaster support system needs to improve.

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WATCH: Disaster recovery updates while support continues across the region

WATCH: Disaster recovery updates while support continues across the region

Hear from Kempsey Shire mayor and the regional Recovery Coordinator.

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May flood relief: Uninsured owners and renters can apply for caravans, pods and 25k grants on Monday

May flood relief: Uninsured owners and renters can apply for caravans, pods and 25k grants on Monday

Landlords will need to commit to returning properties to the private rental market.

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"How much more can we take?": The emotional and financial toll of frequent flooding across the Mid North Coast

"How much more can we take?": The emotional and financial toll of frequent flooding across the Mid North Coast

What is causing the heavy rainfall and is it going away anytime soon?

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Days without power for thousands on the MNC. How are we preparing for future severe weather?

Days without power for thousands on the MNC. How are we preparing for future severe weather?

With storms, bushfires, and flooding becoming more intense on the MNC, essential services are adapting to something experts say is the new norm.

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Council facing $232m in flood damage granted urgent disaster funding extension

Council facing $232m in flood damage granted urgent disaster funding extension

Four disasters this year alone and a looming tight deadline, MidCoast council now has until the end of the year to repair roads.

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The Mid North Coast is just the start: Can Australia keep funding disaster recovery?

The Mid North Coast is just the start: Can Australia keep funding disaster recovery?

"This is going to go on for 18 months to two years, the recovery. So the cost won't be known until the end of that, but it'll be a lot of zeros."

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We asked the Minister for Recovery: What's going on with support for small businesses after the flood?

We asked the Minister for Recovery: What's going on with support for small businesses after the flood?

In an interview with the Mid North Coaster, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said arguing for more money with the Treasury means leading with the head, not the heart.

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Flood support continues with MNC businesses offering "acts of kindness" to locals

Flood support continues with MNC businesses offering "acts of kindness" to locals

"People don’t need to have lost everything to have been impacted."

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MNC residents are paying the price for climate disasters, should the fossil fuel industry pay compensation?

MNC residents are paying the price for climate disasters, should the fossil fuel industry pay compensation?

With the intensity of climate disasters only set to increase, the question of who pays for the clean up and recovery might need a new answer.

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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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Word on the street: Coffs Harbour resident says being prepared for bushfires and floods are a part of life on the MNC

Word on the street: Coffs Harbour resident says being prepared for bushfires and floods are a part of life on the MNC

Sue's not concerned about the next severe weather event, because it will happen regardless, but she is prepared for it.

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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?

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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.

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What happens next? Coffs Council backs flood plan to reduce impact of future severe weather events

What happens next? Coffs Council backs flood plan to reduce impact of future severe weather events

Information from the study will be used by the State Emergency Service during disasters.

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