July 30, 2025
Nominate now for 2026 Australian of the Year awards
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Nominate now for 2026 Australian of the Year awards

TIME is running out to nominate for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards. With days remaining, organisers are urging people across the country to nominate those whose actions, leadership or impact deserve recognition. Nominations will close at midnight AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025. This is the final opportunity to help bring the stories […]

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Free koala feed trees on offer in Gloucester Free koala feed trees will be handed out at the Gloucester Market on Saturday 9 August.
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Free koala feed trees on offer in Gloucester

MIDCOAST Council is joining National Tree Day celebrations by giving away free koala feed trees at the Gloucester Market on Saturday 9 August, from 8am to 12pm at Billabong Park. This fun pop-up event is run by Council’s Koala Safe Spaces team and is a great way to learn how you can support the local […]

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Seeding the future for Sydney Cockles in flood affected estuaries Readily found in shallow estuarine waters, cockles are popularly harvested by recreational fishers for bait and are important culturally for Aboriginal communities as a food source.
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Seeding the future for Sydney Cockles in flood affected estuaries

Readily found in shallow estuarine waters, cockles are popularly harvested by recreational fishers for bait and are important culturally for Aboriginal communities as a food source. Readily found in shallow estuarine waters, cockles are popularly harvested by recreational fishers for bait and are important culturally for Aboriginal communities as a food source. THE NSW Department […]

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Petition calls for return of Discovery train passes
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Petition calls for return of Discovery train passes

LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has sponsored a petition to the NSW Legislative Council demanding the reinstatement of three-month and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes. The six-month Discovery Pass, previously available for $420, offered unlimited travel across NSW TrainLink’s regional train and coach network. The longer term passes have recently been paused by the state […]

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Stroud market calls on local producers to join the buzz The Magpie Market at Stroud is looking to talk to local producers.
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Stroud market calls on local producers to join the buzz

FOLLOWING the success of its debut on 15 June, the Magpie Market at Stroud District Country Club is calling on local growers and producers to take the market to the next level. Organised by new Stroud local Victoria Henderson, the market drew a strong crowd and a vibrant mix of stalls showcasing handmade goods, art, […]

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Category D support now available for primary producers A rally in Taree calls for Category D funding to be announced.
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Category D support now available for primary producers

ADDITIONAL support has been announced for primary producers in New South Wales affected by the extreme flooding event from 18 May 2025. This funding is provided under Category D of the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. The package will be available through grants administered by the NSW […]

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Nabiac Library to close after MidCoast Council decision The Nabiac Library is set to close.
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Nabiac Library to close after MidCoast Council decision

MIDCOAST Council voted to close the Nabiac Library at its meeting on Monday 30 June. According to Council, the library branch was flagged by the State Library of NSW in 2023 as not meeting public library minimum standards, which triggered Council to undertake a review of the facility. Council says approximately $100,000 in building works, […]

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Trial to keep soggy grounds maintained Staff have worked with local contractors to use lightweight robotic mowers.
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Trial to keep soggy grounds maintained

WITH some of the region’s sports fields still soggy after the recent floods, MidCoast Council has been trialling innovative ways to keep them maintained. Heavy equipment including tractors with slashers and zero-point mowers are usually used to keep growth under control, but the sheer weight of the machines causes damage to the playing surface. Instead, […]

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NSW residents urged to purchase firewood collection authorisations this winter
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NSW residents urged to purchase firewood collection authorisations this winter

FORESTRY Corporation is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests. Recent updates have been made to Forestry Corporation’s online firewood permit page. The conditions for firewood collection have also been updated and should be understood prior to entering State forests. The system now distinguishes some locations between pine and native […]

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