Environment

Faecal contamination on Coffs Coast risking health and sending “terrible message” about tourism

A 2024 report says a waterway north of Coffs Harbour is “unsafe for all cultural and recreational activities”.

woolgoolga

MidCoast Council willing to share land to ramp up EV charging stations

There are 24 public locations for tourists and travellers to boost the battery, but will it be enough over summer?

MidCoast

Manning community on alert as mining exploration proposed to test emissions reduction technology

A Greens MP said green technology “doesn’t get a free pass” if health and the environment are at risk.

Mid North Coast

Fishos stuck in the mud as siltation strikes in Jerseyville

“It's never been like this before”: Lifetime anglers say livelihoods at risk if the Macleay River is not dredged.

Environment

Calls to investigate South West Rocks’ microplastics problem

A Kempsey Shire creek is listed as one of the most contaminated in NSW. The local council wants to know why.

Environment

Why did Port Macquarie-Hastings Council bypass its own “best practice” guidelines to ditch climate policy?

The decision “flies in the face of science and basic common sense”.

Port Macquarie-Hastings

Have cane toads made their way to Coffs Harbour? Depends who you ask

A group of students have discovered evidence of cane toads in Coffs Harbour. How will authorities respond?

Coffs Harbour

What’s happening with the Great Koala National Park? Here’s what we know

An independent committee is currently considering feedback on a carbon credit method that will determine whether or not the park is established.

Environment

Blue dragons, thousands of dead pipis and a “big blob of super hot water”: What’s happening off the Mid North Coast?

Water off the NSW coastline is about three degrees above the average for this time of year.

Environment

MidCoast aquatic centres will switch to solar and reduce run costs, emissions and the chance of fee hikes

The project is expected to save council more than $5M over its 25-year lifetime.

Council

A carbon credit plan for the Great Koala National Park wins local support in Coffs Harbour

But council wants revenue raised to benefit the community.

Environment

This Mid North Coast couple spent $60 on electricity in three months

The property is north-facing and floors are made of concrete to utilise sunlight to warm the home.

Housing

With temperatures set to boil, how is the Mid North Coast preparing for extreme heat waves?

Heat can exacerbate underlying health issues, putting even more pressure on the emergency departments and those working outdoors.

Weather

Council confirms “likely source” of red liquid in Lake Cathie stormwater drain

The public is being advised to stay away from the area.

Council

Why are tropical fish from Queensland moving to the Mid North Coast

And what does it mean for our underwater world?

Environment

MNC Surf Life Saving leader says coastal erosion the worst he's seen in 25 years

"The beaches probably haven’t had a chance to replenish."

Environment

Here’s how beekeepers and the DPI are trying to stay ahead of the MNC’s deadly varroa mite parasite

As spring sets in, the risk for local honey bee colonies increases.

Local Business

What to plant in your garden this month on the Mid North Coast

Including vegetables and native plant lists so you can nail your seasonal gardening.

What's On

Rising temperatures and aging firefighters: What happens if young people don't sign up?

“We are facing a median age that is rising in our organisations".

Environment

Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the MNC herd?

Researchers suggest shopping around for top-notch DNA could make cattle less gassy and more profitable.

Environment

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.

Environment

A stop to logging and boundary outlines: What’s next for the Great Koala National Park?

The suspension of timber harvesting will impact approximately 300 jobs.

Environment

2025's repeated flooding brings on another challenge: Invasive weeds

Here's what you need to know about tropical soda apple, a serious biosecurity threat.

Environment

Bees on the Mid North Coast are having a time of it. You can blame the wet-weather trifecta

“We don’t need any more rain ... Let the trees flower and let the bees be happy.”

Mid North Coast

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.

Environment

Environment

Faecal contamination on Coffs Coast risking health and sending “terrible message” about tourism

MidCoast Council willing to share land to ramp up EV charging stations

Manning community on alert as mining exploration proposed to test emissions reduction technology

Fishos stuck in the mud as siltation strikes in Jerseyville

Calls to investigate South West Rocks’ microplastics problem

Why did Port Macquarie-Hastings Council bypass its own “best practice” guidelines to ditch climate policy?

Have cane toads made their way to Coffs Harbour? Depends who you ask

What’s happening with the Great Koala National Park? Here’s what we know

Blue dragons, thousands of dead pipis and a “big blob of super hot water”: What’s happening off the Mid North Coast?

MidCoast aquatic centres will switch to solar and reduce run costs, emissions and the chance of fee hikes

A carbon credit plan for the Great Koala National Park wins local support in Coffs Harbour

This Mid North Coast couple spent $60 on electricity in three months

With temperatures set to boil, how is the Mid North Coast preparing for extreme heat waves?

Council confirms “likely source” of red liquid in Lake Cathie stormwater drain

Why are tropical fish from Queensland moving to the Mid North Coast

MNC Surf Life Saving leader says coastal erosion the worst he's seen in 25 years

Here’s how beekeepers and the DPI are trying to stay ahead of the MNC’s deadly varroa mite parasite

What to plant in your garden this month on the Mid North Coast

Rising temperatures and aging firefighters: What happens if young people don't sign up?

Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the MNC herd?

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

A stop to logging and boundary outlines: What’s next for the Great Koala National Park?

2025's repeated flooding brings on another challenge: Invasive weeds

Bees on the Mid North Coast are having a time of it. You can blame the wet-weather trifecta

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

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