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Take action for sustainability in June

Published on 29 May 2020

June is Sustainability Month at MidCoast Libraries and there’s an exciting program of virtual events to help you do your bit for our beautiful MidCoast environment - and the planet - right from your home.

Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Gloucester Shire Region, Great Lakes Region, Library News, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

Targeting Bitou Bush on the MidCoast

Published on 27 May 2020

Council’s annual Bitou Bush eradication program will begin in the coming weeks with a range of strategies being used to attack this long-term coastal issue.

Tagged as: , Environment, Great Lakes Region, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

Dredging to begin at Hawks Nest

Published on 19 May 2020

A major dredging project will get underway next week in Hawks Nest to remove 120,000 cubic metres of marine sand from the eastern channel of the lower Myall River.

Tagged as: , Environment, Great Lakes Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

Report it - crack down on littering

Published on 05 May 2020

This month, MidCoast residents are invited to play an active role in cracking down on littering across our region – by registering with the NSW EPA to report littering from vehicles.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Gloucester Shire Region, Great Lakes Region, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

Emergency weed eradication project

Published on 04 May 2020

MidCoast Council’s Weed Biosecurity Officers are currently working on an emergency response to an outbreak of Tropical Soda Apple, an extremely invasive weed.

Tagged as: , Environment, Gloucester Shire Region, Great Lakes Region, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

Keeping Wallis Lake crystal clear

Published on 29 April 2020

Works to maintain the Townsend Street constructed wetland are underway this week, ensuring it can continue to protect the water quality of Wallis Lake for many years to come.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Great Lakes Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

Nominations open for Council’s Bushfire Recovery Reference Group

Published on 15 April 2020

Capturing the views, voices and visions of our local community for the region’s recovery from last year’s bushfires is the aim of a new reference group to be established by MidCoast Council.

Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

Toilet paper hoarding leads to sewer chokes

Published on 14 April 2020

COVID-19 is impacting communities everywhere in unexpected ways, with MidCoast Council reporting an estimated 50% increase in blockages of sewers due to an increase in the use of so-called flushable wipes.

Tagged as: , Council Services, Environment, Gloucester Shire Region, Great Lakes Region, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council, Water Services

Draft floodplain management plans on exhibition

Published on 27 February 2020

Residents are being urged to view and share their thoughts on MidCoast Council’s Draft Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans for the Manning River as well as Karuah River and Stroud, that will be on public exhibition from Friday 28 February.

Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Great Lakes Region, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

Farquhar floodgates open

Published on 10 February 2020

Heavy rainfall and a subsequent flood warning for minor to moderate flooding over the weekend allowed MidCoast Council to use emergency powers to open Farquhar Inlet to relieve flooding risks for the lower Manning.

Tagged as: , Environment, Manning Region, Media Releases, MidCoast Council

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Take action for sustainability in June

Targeting Bitou Bush on the MidCoast

Dredging to begin at Hawks Nest

Report it - crack down on littering

Emergency weed eradication project

Keeping Wallis Lake crystal clear

Nominations open for Council’s Bushfire Recovery Reference Group

Toilet paper hoarding leads to sewer chokes

Draft floodplain management plans on exhibition

Farquhar floodgates open

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Take action for sustainability in June

Targeting Bitou Bush on the MidCoast

Dredging to begin at Hawks Nest

Report it - crack down on littering

Emergency weed eradication project

Keeping Wallis Lake crystal clear

Nominations open for Council’s Bushfire Recovery Reference Group

Toilet paper hoarding leads to sewer chokes

Draft floodplain management plans on exhibition

Farquhar floodgates open

Search News

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