Take a look underwater with the scientists Published on 17 April 2019 When it comes to healthy waterways we don't always think about what's happening underwater - but MidCoast locals have an opportunity to learn firsthand about innovative projects like Fish Hotels at a fascinating upcoming talk in Forster. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Great Lakes Region, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council
Jimmys Beach sand transfer system is operational Published on 10 April 2019 The first of its kind on the NSW coast, the construction of a sand transfer system is complete at Jimmys Beach near Hawks Nest and a trial is underway, working towards building a sand buffer onto the Beach to prepare it for erosion during severe weather events. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Grants & Funding, Great Lakes Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council
Take precautions - avoid mozzie bites Published on 03 April 2019 Warning: take extra precautions against mosquitoes following recent rainfall and king tide events. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Great Lakes Region, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, MidCoast Council, Public Notices
Water restrictions end in Stroud and Bulahdelah Published on 25 March 2019 Water restrictions have ended in Stroud and Bulahdelah after a long summer of prolonged dry weather across the MidCoast, with MidCoast Council indicating it continues to watch the long term forecasts. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Gloucester Shire Region, Great Lakes Region, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council, Public Notices, Water Services
Blue-green algae found at Harrington Published on 22 March 2019 MidCoast Council is urging members of the public to avoid swimming in the Manning River in the vicinity of Harrington Waters and Manning Point following the detection of an oceanic blue-green algae. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council, Public Notices
Break the vicious weed cycle in your garden Published on 20 March 2019 Sick of back-breaking weeding in your garden, only to have to repeat the work a year later? A free hands-on workshop being held at the Pacific Palms Markets on Sunday 31 March could help you break the vicious cycle. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Grants & Funding, Great Lakes Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council
Marie Kondo-ing on the Mid Coast Published on 13 March 2019 Long before Marie Kondo came along, MidCoast Council’s waste team has promoted the importance of ‘less is more’ through the Re-Imagine Waste initiative. Tagged as: , Environment, Gloucester Shire Region, Great Lakes Region, Library News, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council, Waste Management
Jimmys Beach sand transfer system on schedule Published on 11 March 2019 The first of its kind on the NSW coast, construction of a sand transfer system is progressing on schedule at Jimmys Beach near Hawks Nest and from this winter will help to maintain a sand buffer to prepare the Beach for erosion during severe weather events. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Grants & Funding, Great Lakes Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council
Turning the tide on riverbank erosion Published on 05 March 2019 The erosion of riverbank can have negative consequences for fishing, water quality and the environment, but a number of restoration projects on the Wallamba and Manning River foreshores will help to reverse the trend. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Grants & Funding, Great Lakes Region, Improvement Works, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council
Second stage sand buffer for Jimmys Beach Published on 01 March 2019 MidCoast Council will continue to replenish the sand on Jimmys Beach next week thanks to financial assistance from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Grants & Funding, Great Lakes Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council