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Our revised four year program & 2026–27 budget
We're inviting community feedback on our Draft Delivery Program and Draft Operational Plan, outlining Council’s priorities, services, and investment for the year ahead.
Around May each year, we review the four-year Delivery Program to make sure it continues to meet community needs and prepare the Operational Plan and budget for the year ahead.
The draft 2026–27 budget includes total expenditure of $439 million. This year’s budget has been boosted substantially as a result of disaster recovery funding.Â
Improving our region’s extensive road network remains a key priority with over $58 million allocated to road renewals and maintenance. To help achieve this, we have undertaken a detailed review of our operations, identifying savings to redirect an extra $4.064 million into road funding.
An additional amount of over $90 million is for natural disaster recovery works arising from the May 2025 floods.
This brings the total amount allocated to roads in 2026-27 to almost $149 million.
The Draft Delivery Program for 2025-2029 (revised 2026-27) and Draft Operational Plan for 2026–27 is now on public exhibition for community feedback until Thursday 4 June.Â
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Mayor wants your helpÂ
Mayor of MidCoast Council, Claire Pontin is calling on residents to join with other councils across New South Wales, by calling on the Federal Government to increase funding for Local Government.
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Wastewater strategy adopted
We've adopted a revised On-site Wastewater Management Strategy, providing a stronger and more transparent framework for managing approximately 13,000 septic systems across the region. The strategy outlines how Council will manage on-site wastewater systems, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas
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Never before seen work on display
The travelling exhibition direct from the Australian National Maritime Museum 'Valerie Taylor - An underwater life' is now on display at the Forster Civic Center until 23 July 2026.This beautifully designed exhibition tells the story of Valerie Taylor's remarkable life and career.
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Roadworks agenda
Our fortnightly update is a guide to MidCoast Council roadworks and maintenance projects that are ongoing or scheduled to take place over the next two weeks. Drivers may experience minor traffic delays at some locations.Â
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Take care on Nowendoc Road
Motorists travelling on Nowendoc Road have been cautioned about a recent outage to an automatic traffic light placed at a landslip point. Flood damage repairs on the road have been identified as a priority with geotechnical assessments and other work being undertaken.
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Change to opening hours at Stroud
Following community feedback and a three-month trial, new opening hours have now been adopted for the Stroud Library and Customer Service Point. The new operating hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 12pm.
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Danny Buderus amenities upgrade
Upgrades to the Danny Buderus amenities block have been completed in time for the football season. The new building includes male and female changerooms, accessible amenities, a first aid room, referees’ room, and two storage garages.Â
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Stay informed about local roads and bridges
Click here to get the latest updates
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Spend it here
Now is the time to use your #Shop MidCoast gift cards. New cards are no longer available to purchase, but you can use yours at participating local businesses. Find the full list online.
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Join the conversation
Come chat with us, Community Conversations are now underway across the MidCoast. Drop in to hear from Councillors and senior staff, ask questions, and have your say on local issues and future plans.
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See what projects are currently open for feedback.
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What’s on across the region |
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At the Gallery
Experience two stunning exhibitions now showing at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. 24th Dobell Drawing Prize and Pat Land - Senescence.Â
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Weekend markets
Saturday 9:
The Rebooted Market, Johns River Country Market.
Sunday 10: Forster Town Park Market.
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At the MEC
From commercial and critical failures to obscure and forgotten gems, self-proclaimed musical theatre nerd Arthur Hull sets out to prove that even the biggest misfires can be proud of at least one song… maybe.
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