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. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Library
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. Tagged as: , Mayor's column
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. Tagged as: , Library, Local Government Week, Waste, Water and Sewer
Local Government Week in your Library Published on 21 July 2025 Celebrate Local Government Week 2025 by visiting the library and explore the world of books, Virtual Reality and more! Tagged as: , Library
Estimated water meter readings included in some rates notices Published on 18 July 2025 Due to flooding and severe weather, Council was unable to complete scheduled water meter readings, resulting in estimated water usage charges for the first instalment of the 2025/26 rates notice based on previous usage data. Tagged as: , Rates and Finance, Water and Sewer
July Council wrap: Flood, First Nations Advisory Group and more Published on 17 July 2025 This month’s Council meeting covered a range of important topics, with unanimous support for several motions and robust discussion on others. Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors
Landowners asked to check for Tropical Soda Apple after floods Published on 14 July 2025 Kempsey Shire Council is urging landowners—especially in the lower Macleay area—to check their properties for Tropical Soda Apple (TSA), a fast-spreading and invasive weed that may have been carried into new areas by floodwaters. Tagged as: , Weeds
Sod turned on major $53M water security project Published on 14 July 2025 Shovels have hit the ground on a new state-of-the-art water treatment plant at Steuart McIntyre Dam. Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors, Recovery, Water and Sewer