“I think the Elders are quite correct in saying that they've not really been involved in that decision making.”
Mid North Coast
+6
NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh said the party’s level of genuine support was “hard to quantify”.
+2
The MP voted against Labor’s gambling bill, despite a deal struck by his party.
+1
The state’s new firearms buyback scheme was announced on Sunday.
Crime
Property managers say a levy could drive up the cost of family getaways.
Forster
+3
“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.”
A rule change, aimed at improving transparency, came into effect in June.
“Living in Sydney, a simple thing like going to the beach costs you time and money and can be very frustrating.”
A Greens MP said green technology “doesn’t get a free pass” if health and the environment are at risk.
With two pools and an imposing height planned, councillors say the lavish home approval could set unwanted precedent.
woolgoolga
+4
Local news on the Mid North Coast is under further pressure as WIN announces programming changes.
Local Business
From waterfalls, bushwalks, markets and more, here’s the Coaster’s top picks for quick trips in the region.
“There's going to be more of these events happening more consistently and more diverse and widespread."
The region's healthcare system has been facing ongoing pressure for years.
The cutting down of giant and hollow-bearing trees isn't the organisation's first offence.
Here’s how you can make a comment and why you should.
“Caring for wildlife is a really specialised skillset that our volunteers are trained for".
“We don’t need any more rain ... Let the trees flower and let the bees be happy.”
One Mid North Coast resident’s experience of being cut off has highlighted the need for better mobile reception.
Loans are not a lifeline for Mid North Coaster farmers struggling after the financial burden of yet another natural disaster
Weather
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".
This is the third time in five years the non-profit group has visited the region after a natural disaster.
Flood insurance is simply not offered or unaffordable for business owners across the region, with a concern of closing doors following the recent disaster.
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
Lambie was a guest of Independent candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise, at two events on the Mid North Coast.
