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"Left to your own devices": A young Mid North Coast veteran on the transition back to civilian life

"Left to your own devices": A young Mid North Coast veteran on the transition back to civilian life

We asked local MPs and candidates how they would support veterans if elected on May 3.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Word on the street in Port Macquarie: Taxing the mining giants is the biggest deciding factor for this young voter

Word on the street in Port Macquarie: Taxing the mining giants is the biggest deciding factor for this young voter

The Mid North Coaster is speaking with people across the region, asking them about the issues that will sway their vote ahead of this year's federal election.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Why isn't the Great Koala National Park set in stone yet?

Why isn't the Great Koala National Park set in stone yet?

What is happening with the assessment area of the Great Koala National Park? We reached out to the NSW Government for answers.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Can you “waste” your vote in Australia?

Can you “waste” your vote in Australia?

Well – No, not really. It’s one of the big upsides to our voting system.

Archie Milligan
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Switch to solar and batteries: We asked a local installer just how much Mid North Coast households can save

Switch to solar and batteries: We asked a local installer just how much Mid North Coast households can save

A combined solar system of panels and a battery will provide long-term savings, especially considering rising electricity prices. So what are the incentives for getting set up?

Ellie Chamberlain
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Word on the street: Port Macquarie local says housing affordability will be a deciding factor in election

Word on the street: Port Macquarie local says housing affordability will be a deciding factor in election

The Mid North Coaster is speaking with people across the region, asking them about the issues that will sway their vote ahead of this year's federal election.

Ellie Chamberlain
WeatherWeather
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Here's how the federal budget will impact the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery

Here's how the federal budget will impact the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery

Costs of national disaster support predicted to rise. Find out about recovery assistance available on the Mid North Coast.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
"White hot pain and anger": Logging around potential Great Koala National Park continues while boundaries still not set

"White hot pain and anger": Logging around potential Great Koala National Park continues while boundaries still not set

A recent report by Wilderness Australia and National Parks Association of NSW alleges thousands of hectares will continue to be logged with delayed announced of Great Koala National Park site on the Mid North Coast.

Ellie Chamberlain
HousingHousing
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Adopt that dog: New law reforms make it easier for renters to keep pets while banning no-grounds evictions

Adopt that dog: New law reforms make it easier for renters to keep pets while banning no-grounds evictions

The latest changes to rental laws will help create a fairer market in NSW.

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

"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.

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

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.

Ellie Chamberlain, +1
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Who are the candidates (so far) in this year's federal election across the Mid North Coast?

Who are the candidates (so far) 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 on the Mid North Coast. Check out the list of current representatives and candidates hoping for seats in Cowper, Page and Lyne divisions.

Ellie Chamberlain