Macleay River update

Several roads are impacted by flood water. Please do not take unnecessary risks and never drive through flood waters.

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Minor to Moderate flood warning issued for Macleay River - Update 2#

Published on 21 May 2025

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a Minor to Moderate Flood Warning for the Macleay River at Georges Creek, Bellbrook and Kempsey. A Flood Watch and Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall and Damaging Winds has been issued for the Macleay River catchment.

Advocacy in its many forms

Published on 21 May 2025

Advocacy means supporting a cause or idea—but as Mayor, it takes many different forms in different settings.

How can the community help keep council staff safe?

Published on 21 May 2025

At Kempsey Shire Council, the safety of our workers — including contractors, volunteers, and visitors — is a top priority.

Planning docs, Councillor fees and progress on a statue for Dave Sands

Published on 20 May 2025

At the May Council meeting, Councillors adopted three key planning documents, Mayor and Councillor fees were set for the 2025-26 financial year, and the location of a future statue commemorating the legacy of Kempsey boxing legend Dave Sands was agreed on.

Controlled discharge activated for Steuart McIntyre Dam

Published on 19 May 2025

The dam is approaching 100% capacity and a controlled discharge has been activated.

Mayor's Column: Welcoming student leaders to Council

Published on 14 May 2025

Giving young people a voice, respecting their perspective and encouraging them to dream about a future is a passion of mine through both my professional and Council roles.

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