A STRATEGY that aims to manage and enhance tree canopy cover and green spaces across the region is currently on public exhibition. There’s no doubt that the leafy character of our towns and villages, and our rural and natural landscapes are part of what we love about the MidCoast. As part of

  THE Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is coming to Big 4 River Myall for the first time. Members of the community and visitors to the park will be gathering at the Camp Kitchen to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. Kim Ekert of the Big 4 River Myall Park told News Of The

  ANOTHER nesting season has officially ended for local endangered shorebirds and MidCoast Council’s environmental team is pleased to see the ‘Share the Shore’ message being implemented. The MidCoast is fortunate to have migratory shorebirds make their way to local beaches annually to nest and feed but it’s always a delicate process

  CONCEPT planning will begin soon for a project that will ensure Tea Gardens’ sewer network can continue to meet the growing needs of the community. The project includes a proposal to construct a rising main from Tea Gardens to the Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant, which is also set for a

  LITTLE Street Libraries have been popping up around Australia rapidly in the past twelve months. Australia’s first Little Street Library was created in 2015 and now, in New South Wales alone, there are over 1278 street libraries presented in many ways. From fridges to TV Cabinets, book shelves and many other homemade

  DOMESTIC energy storage has taken a step up in the right direction thanks to the development of a groundbreaking hydrogen battery which is capable of powering an average Australian home for two days. Ampcontrol is a privately owned Company together in a collaboration with Australian startup LAVO have successfully produced a

  WITH more than 40,000 tonnes of flood waste already collected from homes, businesses and streets across the MidCoast region, clean-up from the recent devastating floods is well and truly underway. The amount of waste removed on the first 14 days of the clean-up effort is significantly more than the 25,000 tonnes

  DO you know an outstanding humanitarian? You could help them further their good work by nominating them in the inaugural Fred Hollows Humanitarian of the Year. The Fred Hollows Foundation is seeking the “Fred’s” in our community. People who go above and beyond, are driven by their passion and make a very real

  “IS the road to Buhladelah blocked?” I asked the postie as he stopped to deliver the mail. “No” he said, “You can still get through but there’s a warning of a new storm front coming. “There is an east coast low that will meet up with a trough system from the west,”

  Plans for new buffer at Jimmys BeachCONTINUED storm conditions have taken a toll on Jimmys Beach and MidCoast Council will work next week to establish a new sand buffer before the winter storm period begins. Council has continued to keep a close eye on the erosion hotspot as consistent storm conditions