Canberra is keeping disaster funding largely as is, but five North Coast and MidCoast councils say a proposed NSW grants change could strip $18.9 million a year from flood-hit communities.
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Posted inFeature, Gloucester, Parenting and kids
Making a splash: MidCoast pools dive into longer season
MidCoast families will have more time to make a splash, with outdoor pools staying open throughout the April school holidays.
Posted inFeature, MidCoast
Camera cars to survey more than 1,700km of MidCoast roads
Camera-equipped vehicles will survey more than 1,700 kilometres of MidCoast roads from Thursday to help guide future maintenance.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Booral
Second rider dies after Booral crash
A horse float, a utility and two motorcycles. Two riders are now dead after a Sunday morning crash at Booral, and a young driver faces a string of serious charges.
Posted inLocal politics, MidCoast
Alan Tickle takes the top job at MidCoast Council
MidCoast has a new mayor. Alan Tickle takes the top job, Jeremy Miller stays on as deputy, and the region’s federal MP says councils need steadier funding to keep roads and bridges up to scratch.
Posted inEmergency management, MidCoast
Newest SES recruit on trial on Mid North Coast
The NSW SES is putting its newest recruit through its paces, trialling an amphibious vehicle on the flood-prone Mid North Coast.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Crowdy Head
Crowdy Head first in line for self-launching shark drones as flags go up
A drone that launches, lands, and recharges itself is coming to Crowdy Head, as lifesavers warn this could be one of their toughest summers yet. Check out the video of the drone using AI to identify a shark.
Posted inBusiness, MidCoast
Mid North Coast businesses cautious on hiring despite confidence lift
Mid North Coast businesses remain cautious about hiring, with rising labour costs putting particular pressure on the region’s hospitality and retail sectors.
Posted inMidCoast
Crowdy Head Boat Harbour upgrade complete
Boaties on the Mid North Coast have access to improved maritime facilities following the completion of the $10.5 million Crowdy Head Boat Harbour upgrade.
Posted inMidCoast
Community invited to have say on MidCoast coastline future
MidCoast Council is seeking community feedback on a new coastal management program covering almost 10 per cent of the NSW coastline.