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Oct 2, 2026

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Investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did make comment about Facebook user being “bashed”

It was found the comment “constitutes harassment” and “creates a hostile environment”.

Kempsey Shire

Oct 2, 2026

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1 min read

Jetty Foreshores rezoning greenlighted. Next step - 450 dwellings

Developers will be able to go six storeys high.

Housing

Oct 8, 2026

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2 min read

New MidCoast mayor wants solutions for millions in flood damage still not covered

Under Alan Tickle’s leadership, disaster recovery is still the priority.

MidCoast

Union claims Coffs Coast blueberry farms stood down workers to “avoid a bit of scrutiny”

Oct 6, 2026

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2 min read

Union claims Coffs Coast blueberry farms stood down workers to “avoid a bit of scrutiny”

“Workers reported that the work had been stopped because the employers knew the union was in town.”

agriculture

Douglas Connor

Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

Oct 7, 2026

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2 min read

Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

One restaurant’s gas and electricity bill is more than $45,000 a year.

Nambucca Heads

Douglas Connor

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Kempsey

Oct 12, 2026

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1 min read

The solar and battery plan set to save Kempsey Shire $70,000 a year

The move will allow council to remove its energy consumption from the electricity grid during periods of peak demand.

Oct 12, 2026

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2 min read

Dead bats in Mid North Coast backyards after winter heat impacts food sources

The fruit bats are considered a vulnerable species.

Oct 8, 2026

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2 min read

New MidCoast mayor wants solutions for millions in flood damage still not covered

Under Alan Tickle’s leadership, disaster recovery is still the priority.

Oct 7, 2026

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1 min read

Kempsey council to save $70k a year from solar and batteries at water sites

When thousands of air conditioners run during summer, the council can stop drawing from the electricity grid, leaving more power for households.

Oct 7, 2026

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2 min read

Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

One restaurant’s gas and electricity bill is more than $45,000 a year.

Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

One restaurant’s gas and electricity bill is more than $45,000 a year.

Nambucca Heads

Union claims Coffs Coast blueberry farms stood down workers to “avoid a bit of scrutiny”

“Workers reported that the work had been stopped because the employers knew the union was in town.”

agriculture

Investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did make comment about Facebook user being “bashed”

It was found the comment “constitutes harassment” and “creates a hostile environment”.

Kempsey Shire

Jetty Foreshores rezoning greenlighted. Next step - 450 dwellings

Developers will be able to go six storeys high.

Housing

Climate emergency over on the Coffs Coast - at least according to council

The emissions plan is forecast to save the council $30 million through reduced energy, fuel and maintenance costs.

Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour fishos stuck at sea as sand and pressure builds in the marina

“When you're talking about a 130 tonne boat, with 60,000 litres of fuel on it ... stuck in the sand, it really puts your heart in your throat.”

Coffs Harbour

Macleay Valley “healing centre” proposed to tackle drug and alcohol addiction head on

“Kempsey is the sixth most disadvantaged LGA in NSW, and the cohort we're looking to address is probably the most disadvantaged group within that.”

Kempsey Shire

Coffs Harbour is home to a network of WWII remnants, but how should they be preserved?

The Mayor has suggested a tourism trail between the war-time sites.

Coffs Harbour

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MUST READ

Investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did make comment about Facebook user being “bashed”

Jetty Foreshores rezoning greenlighted. Next step - 450 dwellings

New MidCoast mayor wants solutions for millions in flood damage still not covered

Union claims Coffs Coast blueberry farms stood down workers to “avoid a bit of scrutiny”

Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

THE LATEST

The solar and battery plan set to save Kempsey Shire $70,000 a year

Dead bats in Mid North Coast backyards after winter heat impacts food sources

New MidCoast mayor wants solutions for millions in flood damage still not covered

Kempsey council to save $70k a year from solar and batteries at water sites

Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

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Nambucca Heads businesses “physically can’t absorb” further cost increases as card surcharge change comes into effect

Union claims Coffs Coast blueberry farms stood down workers to “avoid a bit of scrutiny”

Investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did make comment about Facebook user being “bashed”

Jetty Foreshores rezoning greenlighted. Next step - 450 dwellings

Climate emergency over on the Coffs Coast - at least according to council

Coffs Harbour fishos stuck at sea as sand and pressure builds in the marina

Macleay Valley “healing centre” proposed to tackle drug and alcohol addiction head on

Coffs Harbour is home to a network of WWII remnants, but how should they be preserved?

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