Mid North Coast

Short-term rentals earning “double”, as homelessness group calls for MNC holiday tax

Property managers say a levy could drive up the cost of family getaways.

Forster

Scientist says shark numbers aren’t booming but they do love an international roadtrip

“If there were just way more sharks and they just had blood on their mind, there'd be people getting bit every day. But there's not.”

Mid North Coast

Briefing ban: Mid North Coast councillors blocked by state from meeting with council staff

A rule change, aimed at improving transparency, came into effect in June.

Mid North Coast

Meet the millennials moving home to the Mid North Coast

“Living in Sydney, a simple thing like going to the beach costs you time and money and can be very frustrating.”

Mid North Coast

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

Council approves Sapphire Beach mansion that’s 26% above height limits

With two pools and an imposing height planned, councillors say the lavish home approval could set unwanted precedent.

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Job loss fears at NBN News as WIN cuts local bulletin in half

Local news on the Mid North Coast is under further pressure as WIN announces programming changes.

Local Business

The ultimate guide to day trips on the Mid North Coast

From waterfalls, bushwalks, markets and more, here’s the Coaster’s top picks for quick trips in the region.

Mid North Coast

After 12 years and 20 disasters, one Mid North Coast volunteer says the response system is broken

“There's going to be more of these events happening more consistently and more diverse and widespread."

Mid North Coast

Emergency Department visits at Mid North Coast hospitals hit record high

The region's healthcare system has been facing ongoing pressure for years.

Mid North Coast

Forestry NSW fined $450k for illegally logging “significant” habitat near Coffs Harbour

The cutting down of giant and hollow-bearing trees isn't the organisation's first offence.

Mid North Coast

This 20-year-plan for the MNC's transport and roads is currently taking suggestions

Here’s how you can make a comment and why you should.

Mid North Coast

Why you should call FAWNA if you find injured wildlife – instead of trying to do it yourself

“Caring for wildlife is a really specialised skillset that our volunteers are trained for".

Mid North Coast

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

Living off-grid was what Phebe wanted - and then came the floods

One Mid North Coast resident’s experience of being cut off has highlighted the need for better mobile reception.

Mid North Coast

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

Weather

“I've seen this break the strongest men I know”: Local farmers on the emotional toll and destruction of the recent MNC floods

Jack Henshaw said thousands of farmers across the region will need government grants in order to move forward: "the financial impact would be too great".

Mid North Coast

"Not like a regular flood": Sikh volunteers serve 2000 meals a day to worst affected areas on MNC

This is the third time in five years the non-profit group has visited the region after a natural disaster.

Mid North Coast

Disaster strikes: Flood insurance out of reach for many on the Mid North Coast

Flood insurance is simply not offered or unaffordable for business owners across the region, with a concern of closing doors following the recent disaster.

Mid North Coast

"It's a slow burn": combining Aboriginal cultural practices with western techniques to manage bushfires

Members of the Birpai and Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Councils are working together with Forestry Corporation to combine traditional cultural burning with modern firefighting techniques.

Bushfires

"I want something done about that inequality": What was Jacqui Lambie doing on the Mid North Coast this week?

Lambie was a guest of Independent candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise, at two events on the Mid North Coast.

Mid North Coast

When the choice is between food on the table or flood insurance, what do you do?

Inflationary pressures are forcing locals to put their homes at risk.

Mid North Coast

Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across the Mid North Coast?

Our guide to the upcoming federal election, including who is running in each electorate. Check out the list of current representatives and candidates in Cowper, Page and Lyne divisions.

Mid North Coast

Rising temperatures, intense cyclones: Will extreme weather impact get worse on the Mid North Coast?

As the climate changes, cyclones are becoming less frequent but more intense. We spoke to an expert to find out more.

Weather

Flood watch for the Mid North Coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to move south

Possible moderate to major flooding for the Macleay and Hastings Rivers, with Mid North Coast residents being advised to stay informed about weather predictions in the coming days.

Weather

Mid North Coast

Short-term rentals earning “double”, as homelessness group calls for MNC holiday tax

Scientist says shark numbers aren’t booming but they do love an international roadtrip

Briefing ban: Mid North Coast councillors blocked by state from meeting with council staff

Meet the millennials moving home to the Mid North Coast

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

Council approves Sapphire Beach mansion that’s 26% above height limits

Job loss fears at NBN News as WIN cuts local bulletin in half

The ultimate guide to day trips on the Mid North Coast

After 12 years and 20 disasters, one Mid North Coast volunteer says the response system is broken

Emergency Department visits at Mid North Coast hospitals hit record high

Forestry NSW fined $450k for illegally logging “significant” habitat near Coffs Harbour

This 20-year-plan for the MNC's transport and roads is currently taking suggestions

Why you should call FAWNA if you find injured wildlife – instead of trying to do it yourself

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

Living off-grid was what Phebe wanted - and then came the floods

Mud-covered paddocks and empty pockets: Flood-hit farmers need grants to feed livestock

“I've seen this break the strongest men I know”: Local farmers on the emotional toll and destruction of the recent MNC floods

"Not like a regular flood": Sikh volunteers serve 2000 meals a day to worst affected areas on MNC

Disaster strikes: Flood insurance out of reach for many on the Mid North Coast

"It's a slow burn": combining Aboriginal cultural practices with western techniques to manage bushfires

"I want something done about that inequality": What was Jacqui Lambie doing on the Mid North Coast this week?

When the choice is between food on the table or flood insurance, what do you do?

Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across the Mid North Coast?

Rising temperatures, intense cyclones: Will extreme weather impact get worse on the Mid North Coast?

Flood watch for the Mid North Coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to move south

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