Month: January 2026

Who decides your Rates?

This graphic shows what controls your council has on your rates. Most of the decisions are taken from council by the state government, whether it’s through property valuations (NSW Valuer General), the Local Government Act 1993, service mandates and concessions, and of […]

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The increasing cost of not fixing roads

Every year council falls $16m further behind in its ability to maintain the roads. Here’s a way to understand what it costs to not fix them. If roads aren’t regularly resealed then they will need to be rehabilitated, if not rehabilitated then […]

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Take it easy out there

There have been two car accidents close to where I live in the last couple of weeks. They were both the result of speeding and high alcohol consumption. We’re often happy to unload on visitors to the area causing our problems but […]

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Questions with Notice for Feb 4 meeting

These are the questions that I have submitted to the GM for answers to be published in the Agenda for the February 4 Council meeting.

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Blueys Beach roundabout

The developer’s plans are with council at the moment. The length of time this process takes will relate to any issues that council have with it. After that, the usual DA process will take place. I don’t know if these plans will […]

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GM and Directors Salaries

These are the salaries that are listed on p.151 of the MidCoast 24-25 Annual Report. There will have been a CPI rise since these figures were provided.

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Draft LEP FAQ and Factsheet

This is a good place to get info on changes to your land that will take place at the time that state planning gazettes the Draft LEP. P.S. You may not be happy with the changes. https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/draft-midcoast-local-environmental-plan/faq-and-factsheets

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Intramaps

For in-depth information about all properties in our LGA go to https://maps.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/intramaps23a/. The link opens this page. For information about Current and Proposed Zones I’ve added a page here. After you agree to the conditions then zoom in to find the property […]

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Reporting a problem

The best way to report an issue to council is on their website at https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Contact-us. You should be able to find the appropriate category from that page. Responses are quick and get assigned to the right people straight away. The problem will […]

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Council meeting times in 2026

Because of new requirements in council’s Code of Meeting Practice, meetings will begin at 1pm. The Open Forum, in which members of the public can speak on any topic, will remain at 9:30am. The Public Forum, for matters in the day’s agenda, […]

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What we’re paid

Some people think that the mayor and councillors receive a considerable wage, others think we should get nothing. You’ll find the info below. The mayor receives $101,470 plus a car, fuel card, reserved parking space and furnished office, also the help of […]

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Have Your Say

MCC is currently seeking submissions on a large number of strategies and plans. Taree Regional Airport Strategic Plan, Draft Cemetery Policy, MidCoast Economic Development Strategy review, MidCoast Community Land (Generic) Plan of Management and MidCoast Aquatics Strategy 2025-2035. It’s useful to get […]

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Bushfires

Watching the bushfires in Victoria I’m reminded that Integral Energy told me that our Local Government Area is now the most dangerous area in NSW, overtaking Bega. We’ve had a lengthy dry spell here so why has there not been substantial controlled […]

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