Port Macquarie’s Breakwall. Photo: @port.macquarie.01
A NEW wave of internal migration is reshaping regional Australia, with coastal communities from Port Stephens through to the Mid North Coast continuing to attract strong interest from city dwellers. While Queensland’s Sunshine Coast remains the top destination nationally, the NSW corridor spanning Port Stephens, the MidCoast, Port Macquarie, Nambucca and Coffs Harbour is maintaining […]
Restoration of Scone Road.
RECOVERY continues across the MidCoast following the May 2025 flood event, however completion of works is not expected until 2029. The recovery program – one of the biggest in the region’s history – includes repairs to roads, bridges, drainage, and landslips. While work is underway, with Council working closely with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, Mayor […]
The Barrington Bike Park has previously received eco-certification through Ecotourism Australia.
MIDCOAST Council is currently sponsoring local tourism businesses to receive eco-certification through Ecotourism Australia. Three local tourism operators were supported through the process in 2025. Eco-certification indicates that a business meets globally recognised sustainability standards and supports businesses to improve their practices and build long-term resilience. Executive Manager Sustainable Development, Rachel Pleasant said the Ecotourism […]
Pastor Ty Soupidis, wife Sarah and son Xavier lead the congregation in song.
WHILE each church in Gloucester gathered over the Easter weekend, they came together to observe Easter Sunday in a combined 6am service at Kia Ora lookout. This year Gloucester Baptist Church was rostered to organise the service while the Uniting Church provided tea, toast and a warm fire. Members from the Baptist, Presbyterian, Anglican and […]
MIDCOAST councillors viewed reports on the progress and expenditure of capital works and roadworks programs at council’s last Ordinary Meeting. As of 13 March, Council is 70 percent of the way through the 2025-26 financial year, while the total maintenance expenditure is at just over 74 percent of the budget. Council says the effects of […]
The report shows walkability has a bigger impact on the amount of time spent walking in regional communities. Photo: David Guerrero/Pexels.
AMID soaring fuel prices which are prompting Australians to explore alternative transport options, a new study highlights the health benefits of walkable neighbourhoods. New research shows that regional residents living in walkable towns and centres walk 75 minutes more each week, prompting calls for Governments to invest more in well-connected, safe footpaths to boost community […]
The walking group was led by John Watts.
The walking group was led by John Watts. The Andrew Laurie lookout – which has magnificent views to the north-east towards Copeland Tops and the Buckets. ELEVEN members of the Gloucester Environment Group enjoyed a wonderful Autumn day walking around the Gloucester Tops on Sunday, 15 March. Led by John Watts, walkers combined several of […]
Part of the crowd at the Business Chamber’s public meeting.
THE future of the Gloucester Business Chamber seems no clearer after a recent public meeting. As previously reported in NOTA (11 March 2026), after 99 years the Chamber is facing likely closure. It was standing room only at the meeting on 26 March, which was organised to discuss the Chamber’s future, and to give members […]
MidCoast Council is on the lookout for residents passionate about the region’s arts and creative industries.
MIDCOAST Council is calling for nominees to join its Arts and Creative Industries Reference Group. The Reference Group was established to provide strategic advice to Council on the planning, development and delivery of services to support the arts and creative industries in the MidCoast region. “The Reference Group members play an important role in guiding […]
Group members will advise Council on the development and implementation of Floodplain Risk Management Plans for the local government area.
MIDCOAST Council is calling community representatives from across the region to nominate to join a Floodplain Management Reference Group. This group is designed to advise Council on the development and implementation of Floodplain Risk Management Plans for the local government area. These plans provide specific advice in relation to many different aspects in relation to […]
