Local students become eco storytellers Published on 30 October 2025 Students across the Macleay Valley have taken steps toward climate action through storytelling, thanks to the Macleay Eco Explorers Enviro-Stories program, an innovative educational initiative empowering young minds to explore sustainability. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
It's time to recognise the heart of our community Published on 29 October 2025 One of the greatest honours I have as Mayor is chairing the Australia Day Awards Committee. While the task of selecting winners is never easy, it’s an absolute privilege to read through the nominations and see the incredible contributions made by people across our shire. Tagged as: , From the Mayor's desk
Backing our locals and planning for the future Published on 22 October 2025 It's been a proud and busy time in Kempsey Shire, with exciting news and important decisions shaping our community's future. Tagged as: , From the Mayor's desk
Crescent Head foreshore plans endorsed and community grants awarded Published on 22 October 2025 Council’s October meeting delivered a series of important decisions including endorsing the Crescent Head Foreshore and Willow Street concept plans and approving nearly $60,000 in community grants. Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors
Speaking up for Kempsey at the LGNSW Flood Recovery Forum Published on 15 October 2025 On Monday 13 October, I had the honour of representing Kempsey Shire at the LGNSW Flood Recovery Forum, held at NSW Parliament in Sydney. The forum brought together mayors and general managers from the Northern Rivers, Mid-North Coast and Central West, regions that have been hardest hit by flooding in recent years. Tagged as: , Mayor's column
Author Talk with Fiona McArthur Published on 15 October 2025 Fiona's session was a truly heartfelt sharing of stories and inspiration. Tagged as: , Library
Weeding out Green Cestrum Published on 13 October 2025 Green Cestrum is a highly toxic weed that has been causing havoc in parts of Australia for 150 years. Learn more about this poisonous plant and how to manage it. Tagged as: , Weeds
Proposed new and amended Alcohol Prohibited Areas Published on 09 October 2025 In response to community feedback about local recreation reserves Council has reviewed current Alcohol Prohibited Areas. Tagged as: , Have your say
What’s happening at Riverside Park? Published on 09 October 2025 Work is continuing along the riverbank at Kempsey’s Riverside Park to help protect it from future floods and stop further erosion. Here is an update of progress so far. Tagged as: , Parks
Are you living disaster ready? Published on 08 October 2025 Over the long weekend, we saw increased fire activity across the Kempsey Shire, a timely reminder that natural disasters can strike at any time. While we’re no strangers to storms and bushfires, the risk is significantly higher from September to April Tagged as: , From the Mayor's desk