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‘We need energy’: leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

THE premier could use compulsory acquisition powers to increase gas supplies for industry and help secure the future of the nation’s biggest aluminium smelter. Federal and NSW government leaders have been scrambling to keep the Tomago Aluminium facility running, with a bailout reportedly worth more than $1 billion on offer. The operators of the Hunter […]

Community

Reuse and repurpose to win through the Reviva Reuse Competition

THE annual ‘Reviva Reuse Competition’ has been launched for 2025, giving MidCoast locals a chance to showcase their creative reuse and upcycling projects for a chance to win cash prizes. The competition is organised by local not-for-profit organisation Resource Recovery Australia, which operates Reviva Reuse Shops. “This competition is the highlight of our year because […]

Government

Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy

THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar […]

Local News

Keep an eye out for nesting shorebirds

IT’S nesting season for the threatened shorebirds that visit the Myall Coast, with residents called upon to “Share the Shore”. Prime nesting areas for the endangered Beach Stone-curlews, Pied Oystercatchers and Little Terns include the beaches around Harrington, Farquhar/Manning Point and the Winda Woppa area. Their numbers are in decline as they struggle to find […]

Regional

New online tool to support farmers prepare for and recover from natural disasters

A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock. Federal […]

Regional

Nature smiles on Pindimar Markets once again

Lesley and Bea kept the chocolate wheel spinning. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Cammi had a great day, including becoming a Jedi Padawan at the Preschool stall. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Kim and Steve at the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association BBQ. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A future RFS volunteer getting familiar with the trucks. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jack and […]

Myall Coast

Free support for erosion and sediment control on building sites

MIDCOAST Council is offering personalised, on-site advice to builders, developers, and landowners to get effective erosion and sediment control measures in place on building sites. With ongoing construction and development across the MidCoast region, Council wants to improve local understanding of the importance of erosion and sediment control and support improvement of site management skills. […]

Regional

Inaugural Worimi and Birrpai Youth Gathering heading to Saltwater

The organising committee at Murrook Culture Centre planning the event. Photo: supplied. THE inaugural Worimi and Birrpai Youth Gathering is being hosted by the Goori-Bugg family later this week at Saltwater, near Old Bar. Activities will include weaving, grass skirt making, emu egg carving, canoe and gunya building, and a Goori song and dance. The […]

Regional

Oyster and Timber Festival showcases the best of Karuah

RFS volunteers from Karuah and Medowie turned out to help attendees get ready for summer. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Stallholders were busy as the crowds rolled in. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Tea Gardens Lions kept the people fed with their famous portable barbecue. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. KARUAH celebrated the return of its iconic Oyster and Timber Festival […]

Regional

Multiple units tackle lightning fire threatening Karuah farmland

New Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS recruit Jack using the drip torch to help build a fire break. Photo: Mark Pryor. The crew of Pindimar/Tea Gardens Cat 7 watch a waterbomber refill. Photo: Mark Pryor. Smoke rises as the fire encroaches on pastoral land west of Karuah. Photo: Mark Pryor. A BUSHFIRE started by lightning threatened farmland […]