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Hat Head Holiday Park and Reserve

Check out the June 2026 update on the Hat Head Holiday Park and Reserve project.

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Kempsey Development Control Plan

Check out the June 2026 update on the Kempsey Development Control Plan consultation.

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reVITALise - Kempsey Railway Station Precinct

Check out the designs for the reVITALise - Kempsey Railway Station Precinct project.

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News

Mayor's Column: Welcoming new citizens to our shire

Published on 30 September 2026

One of the great privileges of being Mayor is welcoming people to our community, whether they have travelled from the other side of the world or chosen to make the Macleay Valley their home. Recently, I've been fortunate to do both.

Fresh Start program opens doors to careers in water

Published on 28 September 2026

A group of aspiring trainees got to explore behind the scenes at Steuart McIntyre Dam, looking at the people, projects and career opportunities that keep our community’s water services running.

Right to Know Week 2026: Building trust through access to information

Published on 28 September 2026

Kempsey Shire Council is proud to support Right to Know Week NSW 2026, running from 28 September to 4 October.

Author Talks are the Bee's Knees!

Published on 18 September 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended out Author Talk with Fiona McArthur - it was a fantastic turnout with 20 people.

Energy upgrades to cut Council electricity costs and emissions

Published on 18 September 2026

Kempsey Shire Council will upgrade three of its major water and wastewater facilities to reduce electricity costs, energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions.

Toose Road landslip update: bridge project moves to tender stage

Published on 17 September 2026

A significant project milestone has now been reached, with tenders open for the design and construction of the new bridge crossing over the Macleay River. The tender opened on 2 September 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026.
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Notices

Tree Removal - Left Bank Road, Belmore River

On display until 10 October 2026

Council will be removing camphor laurels on Left Bank Road, Belmore River on Friday 9 October.

Road network resealing works

On display until 10 October 2026

Kempsey Shire Council is planning to undertake scheduled resealing works on the road network in various locations in the shire.

Application for appointment of board members

On display until 18 October 2026

Kundabung Public Recreation Reserve Land Manager.
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What's on

Author Talk with Gwen Wilson

09 October 2026

Discover 'Louisa', a powerful historical novel of betrayal, independence and hope by Gwen Wilson.

Baby Bounce

09 October 2026

Baby Bounce is for children aged 0 – 3 years, and is held every second Friday at Kempsey Library, starting at 10.30 am. The sessions are interactive, fun, and beneficial to both parent and child.

Creative Upcycling Workshop

10 October 2026

Join this fun, hands-on upcycling workshop run by Mary from Mary Walker Textiles, in collaboration with Midwaste.
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