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Bowraville sawmill owner says uncertainty over logging contracts "robbed me of my retirement”

Bowraville sawmill owner says uncertainty over logging contracts "robbed me of my retirement”

The Great Koala National Park has been celebrated as a major environmental win, but what about local workers and business?

Douglas Connor
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Fishos stuck in the mud as siltation strikes in Jerseyville

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.

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

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”.

Douglas Connor
GuidesGuides
Stars, mazes, scones: Great ways to spend winter on the Mid North Coast

Stars, mazes, scones: Great ways to spend winter on the Mid North Coast

Whether you’re looking for something to do solo, with a spouse, or with the kids, this list is your lucky dip.

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

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?

Douglas Connor
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Financial strife for company behind controversial 18-storey Port Macquarie development

Financial strife for company behind controversial 18-storey Port Macquarie development

Planet Warriewood proposed a “skyscraper” in Port Macquarie but has now entered external administration. Does that spell the end for the proposal?

Douglas Connor

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BowravilleBowraville
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Bowraville sawmill owner says uncertainty over logging contracts "robbed me of my retirement”

Bowraville sawmill owner says uncertainty over logging contracts "robbed me of my retirement”

The Great Koala National Park has been celebrated as a major environmental win, but what about local workers and business?

Douglas Connor
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Fishos stuck in the mud as siltation strikes in Jerseyville

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.

Douglas Connor
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Calls to investigate South West Rocks’ microplastics problem

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.

Douglas Connor
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Meet the MNC tradie battling energy misinformation online

Meet the MNC tradie battling energy misinformation online

“You'll find a lot of these pages spurting misinformation online are managed out of places like Sri Lanka and Vietnam.”

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

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”.

Douglas Connor
GuidesGuides
Stars, mazes, scones: Great ways to spend winter on the Mid North Coast

Stars, mazes, scones: Great ways to spend winter on the Mid North Coast

Whether you’re looking for something to do solo, with a spouse, or with the kids, this list is your lucky dip.

Melissa Mantle
Disability advocate highlights shortcomings in proposed Mid North Coast train station upgrades

Disability advocate highlights shortcomings in proposed Mid North Coast train station upgrades

Proposals are underway to improve the safety and accessibility of Mid North Coast train stations. One advocate thinks the designs need some work.

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

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?

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

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.

Douglas Connor
Port Macquarie-HastingsPort Macquarie-Hastings
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Financial strife for company behind controversial 18-storey Port Macquarie development

Financial strife for company behind controversial 18-storey Port Macquarie development

Planet Warriewood proposed a “skyscraper” in Port Macquarie but has now entered external administration. Does that spell the end for the proposal?

Douglas Connor
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Rollin’ reform: Mixed reviews for medicinal cannabis road use changes

Rollin’ reform: Mixed reviews for medicinal cannabis road use changes

The NSW Government has announced sweeping reform of driving rules for medicinal cannabis users, but not all drug policy experts are impressed.

Douglas Connor
Local BusinessLocal Business
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Aviation cost issues putting Mid North Coast at “huge disadvantage”

Aviation cost issues putting Mid North Coast at “huge disadvantage”

Different airports, same problems: Mid North Coast mayors calling for collaboration on regional aviation challenges.

Douglas Connor
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