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Draft documents including the 4 year Delivery Program and annual Operational Plan are on exhibition.

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News

Girl Guides Hall removal

Published on 29 July 2025

Despite efforts to lease the building, it has remained unused for several years and has suffered extensive vandalism, including fire damage, rendering it unsafe and beyond viable repair.

Every can counts in South West Rocks

Published on 25 July 2025

SWR Cans for Community recycled over 87,000 containers in 2024, raising nearly $9,000 to support more than 25 local groups and projects.

Immersive Art & Nature Workshop with Rochelle Summerfield

Published on 23 July 2025

Discover the joy of drawing, painting, and creative exploration in a unique art and nature workshop with exhibiting artist and experienced teacher Rochelle Summerfield.

Library adventures and smiles all around!

Published on 23 July 2025

The past few weeks have been packed with creativity, imagination and community spirit at Kempsey Library! Here’s a round-up of the fun.

Council supports industry call to end cost shifting

Published on 23 July 2025

At the July meeting, Councillors unanimously supported my Mayoral Minute to join industry calls for urgent reform to address the growing negative impact of cost shifting onto local government.

Celebrate Local Government Week 2025

Published on 22 July 2025

Ever wondered how water reaches your tap, what happens to your rubbish, or how floods are managed? This Local Government Week, Kempsey Shire Council is inviting the community to go behind the scenes and discover how essential services work.

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Notices

Crescent Head Holiday Park to Undergo Landscaping Upgrade

On display until 18 August 2025

An upgrade to the landscaping at Crescent Head Holiday Park will begin on August 2025, with work to be carried out by Soil Con, a delivery agency of NSW Primary Industries.

Section 355 committee Annual General Meetings 2025

On display until 31 August 2025

The AGMs for all the 355 Committees in the shire are coming up. This is the opportunity for community members to become involved in helping take care of the various facilities throughout the LGA, from community halls to tennis courts, there is something for everyone.

Surfside fence replacement at Crescent Head Holiday Park

On display until 31 July 2025

Works to replace the surfside fence at Crescent Head Holiday Park will commence on Monday 28 July 2025, with completion expected by Wednesday 30 July, weather and site conditions permitting.

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