There are growing calls for long-term solutions to coastal erosion after huge waves undermined a road and destroyed infrastructure on the NSW Mid North Coast.
MidCoast Council urges locals, visitors: Don't feed the dingoes
MidCoast Council renews its call for people not to feed dingoes at Hawks Nest after new reports of the behaviour five months after five dingoes had to be euthanased for aggressive behaviour believed to stem from feeding.
Photo shows A dingo.'Sad outcome': Council culls dingoes after menacing behaviour around people
Five dingoes die after reports of intimidating behaviour near residents and attacks on pets. But experts say the dingoes were doomed when people started feeding them.
Photo shows A red coloured dingo standing on a road with bushland in the backgroundBeach erosion worsens as NSW coastal communities hit by massive swell
Critical erosion issues facing New South Wales coastal communities are further exposed as a low-pressure system sends powerful surf barrelling towards beachfront homes.
Photo shows Waves break near homes causing cliffs to form from erosionWild weather causes beach erosion at two hotspots on NSW Mid North Coast
Beaches on the mid-north coast of NSW have suffered erosion from the damaging surf across the East Coast, prompting a warning from the local council to beachgoers.
Photo shows Small sand cliff at Old Bar Beach near Taree following wild weather off the Mid North CoastFriend or foe? Scientists and farmers divided on importance of dingoes
The New South Wales Threatened Species Scientific Committee says there is not enough evidence to suggest the removal of dingoes in hot spots like the Myall Lakes will cause a negative effect on smaller species.
Photo shows A dingo looking away from the camera.Discovery of Gould's petrel chick on Broughton Island a sign of hope for threatened seabird
After a long-term conservation project starting with the removal of pests on an island more than 10 years ago, there's now evidence threatened Gould's petrels are breeding.
Photo shows A small fluffy grey chick being held in someone's hand.Oysters deployed to fight seagrass-smothering 'snotweed' scourge
A respected marine scientist warns that seagrass beds in Queensland are being smothered by 'snotweed' algae. But there are ways to fight the foul gunk, and other states are starting to take notice of the method.
Photo shows Ben Diggles holds handfuls of slimy 'Snotweed' up for the camera.Razor clams prompt warning for swimmers to tread carefully
Beachgoers urge swimmers to take care at two popular coastal New South Wales tourist spots, amid fears of razor clams in the shallows.
Photo shows Razor clams lurking in the shallows.Troubled cargo ship to dock at Port Botany as bad weather eases
The YM Efficiency is set to dock at Sydney's Port Botany on Tuesday, almost one week after losing 83 shipping containers during rough seas and causing debris to wash up on beaches across mid-north New South Wales.
Photo shows Rubbish and debris, including the front panel of a car.Scientists use sound technology to attract seabirds to coastal islands
Large speakers are being installed on NSW coastal islands in a renewed bid to boost seabird breeding.
Photo shows Gould's petrel flies above the ocean.New soil study techniques used to unlock secrets of Broughton Island
Scientists are studying the soils of islands off Port Stephens to help conserve seabird populations.
Photo shows Broughton Island, located approx 8 nautical miles northeast of Port Stephens, part of the Myall Lakes National Park.Tiny fish released to help establish sustainable seafood
Tens of thousands of tiny fish are released off Port Stephens as part of a commercial-scale research project.
Photo shows Fingerlings loaded onto boatBaby koala rescued after being abandoned by mother in wild storms
Louise the infant koala — a squeaking, wet, grey bundle of fur found on the ground after the east coast storms — becomes a symbol of hope after Australia's recent wild weather.
Photo shows A baby koala being helped to climb up a tree.'He heard a crack': Boy airlifted after neck injury in rugby league match
A 12-year-old boy is flown to hospital after suffering a neck injury during a rugby league match in the New South Wales Hunter region.
Photo shows A boy taken to hospital after being injured during a game at Hawks Nest.Paramedics urge beachgoers to be aware of marine life
The NSW Ambulance Service is urging people enjoying the beaches along the east coast to look out for marine life that can bite or sting.
Photo shows A bluebottle on Dudley beach, near NewcastleRecovery funds promised for disaster-declared parts of NSW
Parts of the Hunter Valley and far south coast of New South Wales are promised recovery funding after being declared natural disaster zones.
Photo shows Aerial of the town of Dungog under waterBody found on NSW beach believed to be missing swimmer
A man's body is found on the beach at Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, days after a swimmer became caught in a rip and went missing.
Photo shows Lifeguard generic, red and yellow flagSearch continues for missing swimmer at Hawks Nest
Lifesavers are continuing to search for a Sydney man, missing in waters at Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle since Friday.
Photo shows Lifesavers are continuing to search for a man missing in waters off Hawks Nest since FridaySwimmer seen struggling missing at NSW beach
Police resume a search for a man who went missing while swimming at a beach on the New South Wales mid north coast yesterday afternoon.
Photo shows View of Nobbys headland from Stockton beach.Roads flood, dam spills as heavy rain swamps NSW Hunter region
Authorities rescue people from submerged cars as a deluge in the New South Wales Hunter region causes flash flooding and a dam to spill, with the unseasonal rain set to continue.
Photo shows A firefighter looks into a car in waist-deep floodwaters in Wallsend.