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What’s Council’s role in managing election advertising?

Published on 23 April 2025

With the upcoming federal election, Council has received several enquiries about polling booths, postal voting and political advertising.

Tagged as: , Elections

How to vote in the Kempsey Shire Local Government elections

Published on 05 September 2024

The Local Government elections are fast approaching – and it’s time to start thinking about when and how to vote for the Shire’s newest batch of Councillors.

Tagged as: , Elections

Voice referendum pre-polling starts

Published on 03 October 2023

Pre-poll voting is now open for the 2023 Voice referendum for Kempsey Shire residents. Voting in the referendum is compulsory.

Tagged as: , Elections

Only a few days left to enrol to vote

Published on 13 September 2023

The official campaign period has begun and there are now only a few days left for first-time voters to enrol to vote in the Referendum. Your completed form must be received by 8pm local time Monday 18 September 2023.

Tagged as: , Elections

A message from the Mayor: Democracy and our new member for Oxley

Published on 03 April 2023

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to Michael Kemp for being elected as the new member representing Oxley, which includes Kempsey Shire, in the NSW State Parliament.

Tagged as: , Elections, Mayor's column

A message from the mayor: Farewell and thank you Melinda Pavey

Published on 27 March 2023

The Honourable Melinda Pavey is no longer our member for Oxley. She retired from the position on Election Day, Saturday 25 March. I consider it appropriate to now recognise and sincerely thank her for her work as our elected representative.

Tagged as: , Elections, Mayor's column

NSW election in Kempsey

Published on 16 March 2023

Get ready, Kempsey Shire! The New South Wales state elections are coming up, and it's important to be informed on all the details. Here's what you need to know.

Tagged as: , Elections

Strong reports and sports reviewed at February Council meeting

Published on 14 February 2023

Councillors reviewed the corporate performance and development applications for the previous quarter, agreed to review the Kemp Street Sports Complex Master Plan and discussed live streaming of meetings at their February meeting.

Tagged as: , Business, Elections, Environment, Mayor and Councillors, Planning, Rates and Finance, Slim Dusty Centre, Sports and Recreation, Tourism

Council's performance and Kemp Street Sports Complex up for discussion

Published on 08 February 2023

Proposed amendments to the Kemp Street Sports Complex and Council's performance in the October and December quarter are on the February agenda.

Tagged as: , Business, Elections, Environment, Mayor and Councillors, Planning, Rates and Finance, Slim Dusty Centre, Sports and Recreation, Tourism

A message from the Mayor: An extraordinary result for democracy

Published on 22 August 2022

On Tuesday last week the Returning Officer in Kempsey declared the eight Councillors for the 30 July by-election.

Tagged as: , Elections, Mayor and Councillors, Mayor's column

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Council news & updates

What’s Council’s role in managing election advertising?

How to vote in the Kempsey Shire Local Government elections

Voice referendum pre-polling starts

Only a few days left to enrol to vote

A message from the Mayor: Democracy and our new member for Oxley

A message from the mayor: Farewell and thank you Melinda Pavey

NSW election in Kempsey

Strong reports and sports reviewed at February Council meeting

Council's performance and Kemp Street Sports Complex up for discussion

A message from the Mayor: An extraordinary result for democracy

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