Aedes aegypti mosquito ready for a meal, followed by laying eggs in your birdbath. Photo: Dr Cameron Webb.
Aedes aegypti mosquito ready for a meal, followed by laying eggs in your birdbath. Photo: Dr Cameron Webb. This backyard birdbath, filled by the recent rains, contains dozens of mosquito larvae that can mature within a week. The black spots are mosquito eggs or pupae, ready to hatch. MOSQUITO numbers are set to soar due […]
This roof leak went unnoticed until the heaviest rains fell, again using wood as transmission to the lowest point.
AS the flood clean-up begins across the Mid North Coast, residents are urged to be aware of the impacts of mould. Mould loves moisture and poorly-lit areas that lack decent ventilation, such as walls or wallpaper, ceilings, bathroom tiles, carpets, insulation material and wood. NSW Health states that most health problems caused by mould are […]
Many businesses in the Macksville CBD were inundated by floodwaters. Photo: Ben Fuller.
A boat navigates a flooded Princes Street, Macksville during last week’s disaster event. Photo: Caleb Casey. Many businesses in the Macksville CBD were inundated by floodwaters. Photo: Ben Fuller. The flooded Island Golf Course at Nambucca Heads, looking toward the mouth of the Nambucca River. Photo: NHIGC. THE Nambucca Valley is grappling with the aftermath […]
Stuart Homes, representing the VRA, hands over the Land Title to Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed President John Kent OAM, in the presence of representatives from both organisations
A SIGNIFICANT milestone was reached this week for the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed, with the official handover of the Land Title for their premises, marking the end of a ten-year search for a permanent home. In a symbolic moment, long-time President of the Men’s Shed, John Kent OAM, received the Land Title document from Stuart […]
The service will allow flood-affected residents access to essential services.
THE Community Transport Company has announced it will be providing specialised transport services for residents affected by the recent floods across the Nambucca, Bellingen, and Coffs Harbour local government areas. For the next two weeks, the organisation is offering dedicated transport support to help flood-affected residents access essential services such as medical appointments, hospital visits, […]
Ministers Janelle Saffin and Kristy McBain assess business impact with Mayor Kinne Ring.
KEMPSEY Shire Council Mayor Kinne Ring welcomed a delegation of state and federal Ministers to the region on Monday, 26 May to witness firsthand the widespread devastation caused by recent flooding and to advocate for urgent recovery support. Since November 2009 there have been 26 natural disaster declarations for the Kempsey Shire with multiple floods, […]
A MAN has been charged after shots were allegedly fired at police following a pursuit. About 2.15am on Saturday morning, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District attempted to stop a Subaru Impreza on Giinagay Way, Valla. The Subaru failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated before being terminated shortly after due to […]
Police will "throw the book" at anyone found looting as NSW residents continue their flood recovery. Photo: Adam Oswell/AAP PHOTOS.
POLICE are pouring resources into Australia’s flood-ravaged towns to prevent a breakdown in law and order after two men were arrested for alleged looting. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell said extra officers were on the beat in NSW’s mid-north coast and Hunter regions after the men, both aged 20, were arrested for allegedly stealing […]
DRA volunteers have been mobilised into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts.
MORE than 100 Disaster Relief Australia volunteers have deployed to assist communities of the Hunter and Mid North Coast with flood recovery. The veteran-led volunteer organisation has mobilised its volunteers into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts after the recent devastating weather event that has hit the region. Tasked […]
Authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the recent natural disaster through fake fundraising appeals. Photo: NSW SES.
PREDATORY scammer activity is predicted to skyrocket in the wake of the recent rains and flood disasters. In the aftermath of severe flooding, the State Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts. As communities recover and rebuild, authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the situation through fake […]
