ABC Coffs Coast

29/08/2025

The families of more than 800 people killed on rural roads in the past year place their loved ones' shoes on display, as part of an action calling for improvements to road safety.

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The families of more than 800 people killed on rural roads in the past year place their loved ones' shoes on display, as part of an action calling for improvements to road safety.

29/08/2025

An intense polar outbreak will bring one of the most widespread snow events in years to south-east Australia during the next 24 hours.

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An intense polar outbreak will bring one of the most widespread snow events in years to south-east Australia during the next 24 hours.

27/08/2025

A new large-scale recycling facility has already processed thousands of tonnes of soft plastic left over from the collapse of REDcycle.

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A new large-scale recycling facility has already processed thousands of tonnes of soft plastic left over from the collapse of REDcycle.

26/08/2025

About 830 people are waiting in New South Wales hospitals for aged care beds to become available.

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More than 1,000 people are living in NSW hospitals waiting for aged care or NDIS placements, and experts warn the issue is about to get much worse.

26/08/2025

Bad news for those who send parcels to family and customers in the United states.
Starting today, only letters, documents and gifts worth less than $150 will be eligible for postage to the US through Australia Post.

24/08/2025

Australian Festival Association managing director Olly Arkins said it was encouraging to see programs like Outset and Young Gums as the festival industry started to regain confidence after the COVID-19 pandemic.

"In 2025 we have seen the sector turn a corner. From a ticket sales perspective and anecdotally, it feels a lot more positive," they said.

"We are still needing to ensure grassroots festivals are starting … so we have that pipeline of talent and audience coming through."

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Young musicians in NSW are staging an all-ages live music event to create more opportunities for emerging artists and lift the festival industry.

21/08/2025

👉 Rainfall has eased, Minor flooding is occurring along the Orara River. This post will not be updated ℹ

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⚬ Bureau of Meteorology: ab.co/BOMNSW
⚬ SES warnings: www.hazardwatch.gov.au

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📸 Flash flooding in Coffs, 2024 (Amy Field)

21/08/2025

Thursday 21 August 2025 - NSW SES and the Bureau of Meteorology Press Conference talking about the severe weather and anticipated flooding.
Speakers:
⚬ NSW SES Deputy Commissioner, Deb Platz APM
⚬ Bureau of Meteorology Manager of Hazard Preparedness, Steve Bernasconi

More Info
⚬ ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC-NSW
⚬ Bureau of Meteorology: ab.co/BOMNSW
⚬ SES: www.hazardwatch.gov.au/

21/08/2025

Emergency service crews are on alert as heavy rain falls over parts of NSW that are still recovering from recent flooding.

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Emergency service crews are on alert as heavy rain falls over parts of NSW that are still recovering from recent flooding.

20/08/2025

There are concerns high numbers of small hive beetle could decimate already weakened hives on the NSW mid north coast.

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There are concerns high numbers of small hive beetle could decimate already weakened hives on the NSW mid north coast.

20/08/2025

A prominent environmentalist has been ordered to stay 500 metres away from Forestry Corporation offices in Coffs Harbour after the NSW Supreme Court heard that seeing forestry vehicles was like "a red flag to a bull" for the defendant.

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A prominent environmentalist has been ordered to stay 500 metres away from Forestry Corporation offices in Coffs Harbour after the NSW Supreme Court heard that seeing forestry vehicles was like "a red flag to a bull" for the defendant.

20/08/2025

Weary residents in parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter and North West Slopes are preparing for more wet weather, with flooding possible from tonight.

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Weary residents in parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter and North West Slopes are preparing for more wet weather, with flooding possible from tonight.