WITH residents still cut off in some rural parts of the region, MidCoast Council’s immediate focus for roads is to re-establish access to these areas and ensure damaged roads and bridges can be safely used. Council staff have been out inspecting the damage to the road network in the aftermath of last month’s devastating floods, […]
Waste piles have been seen outside of the flood-impacted areas. Photo: supplied.
AS the enormous clean-up effort from the flood continues, MidCoast Council is asking people outside of the flood-impacted areas not to put their waste on the kerbside. Over 15,000 tonnes of waste have already been picked up from kerbsides in areas impacted by flooding and that volume is expected to climb considerably as affected residents […]
RESIDENTS have more opportunities to attend a Community Conversation with MidCoast Council representatives in June and July. Community Conversations provide councillors and senior staff an opportunity to visit different localities, talk about the work Council is planning, and hear from community members about their concerns. This round of Conversations also features a short presentation on […]
THE Gloucester RSL sub-Branch will receive $10,000 in NSW Government funding for conservation work on the Gloucester Memorial Clock Tower. Minister for Veterans David Harris announced the sub-Branch as one of the successful applicants from Round 2 of the 2024/25 Community War Memorials Fund. The Gloucester Memorial Clock Tower was constructed in 1931. A tall […]
Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens.
FORMER NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens has been appointed as the Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of devastating floods. Mr Owens commenced the role last week and will be based out of Taree. “Dave Owens has a lot of experience helping communities after natural disasters, so I am […]
QANTAS has announced it will be the first airline to offer direct flights from Newcastle to Perth. The new route will launch on 8 September and flights will operate on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. “These flights will boost connectivity for Newcastle residents and mean they no longer have to drive to and from Sydney when […]
GLOUCESTER Garden Club has elected a new team to lead the organisation forward into the future. Headed by Di Relf as the new president, there are several fresh faces following the club’s annual meeting last week. Di takes over from Shirley Hazell at the helm of the club, with Aldo Razza as vice president. Secretary […]
Managing Director Anthony Dorney says the timber industry is under stress.
BULAHDELAH’S primary industries have had a difficult year with the recent floods only adding to the stress being experienced by many businesses. A very wet summer leading into the recent East Coast Low and then almost immediately followed by flooding rains, has devastated many local businesses. Anthony Dorney, Managing Director of the Dorney Group Bulahdelah, […]
ACROSS NSW, over 110,000 native animals from more than 500 species are rescued annually, according to the Department of Environment and Heritage. Organisations like FAWNA (For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid), a not-for-profit group, play a crucial role in helping sick, injured or orphaned native animals, which maximises their chances of returning to their natural habitats. […]
Dead livestock on the beach.
MIDCOAST Council is asking for patience and understanding from the community as authorities work to dispose of the vast numbers of dead livestock left behind by recent floods. Mayor Claire Pontin said while the flood had been devastating for so many in the community, the impact on primary producers had been nothing short of catastrophic. […]
