New posts
There haven’t been any for a while unfortunately, however over the weekend I’ll be reviewing what’s been taking place in council and updating my blog.
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Related posts
Overall MCC RU1 Zone Changes – Part 1
This post is about macro level changes to RU1 land which will take place at the time of gazettal of the Draft LEP. My next post will analyse RU1 land that will become RU2 but for now I’ll look at the land […]
Land Use Changes in the North-West of the MCC after Gazettal of the Draft LEP
I’ve been investigating what areas will be rezoned when the MCC Draft Land & Environment Plan is gazetted later in the year. To do this I’ve looked at corners of the area using the Mapping Portal available at https://cloudmaps.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ To understand the […]
The Architecture of Australia’s Housing Crisis
It’s Not One Thing. It’s A System Of Decades of Policy Choices While Council has some ability to assist in the provision of low cost housing, we lose sight of the role that Federal and State Governments have played in creating the […]
Pelican Boardwalk extension
MidCoast Council will further extend the popular Pelican Boardwalk on Memorial Drive at Forster. A new 80 metre section of boardwalk will provide an over-water experience heading east towards the Red Spot boat shed. Some preliminary activity will start on Monday 9 […]
Economist warns rural NSW shires are on the verge of financial ruin
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/rural-nsw-councils-warn-of-financial-sustainability-crisis/106358104 This article describes a systemic crisis where rural councils, hamstrung by low rate revenue and rising costs for essential community services, are being pushed towards a financial cliff by an inadequate funding model. Many councils find themselves in similar, but less […]
Arts & Cultural Industries Reference Group update
I’m a member of this group and we’d like your feedback on our Cultural Plan and shaping the future of the Manning Entertainment Centre. Cultural Plan link https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/check-midcoast-cultural-plan-2036 MidCoast Council is inviting the community to a public meeting at the Manning Entertainment […]
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