Mayor's Column: Sunshine, community and connections! Published on 11 June 2025 Who knows what the weather will be doing when you’re reading this – but the glorious sunshine around the June long weekend is worth remembering. It not only helped dry out sodden paddocks and sports fields but also lifted the mood around the shire. Tagged as: , Mayor's column, Recovery, Sports and Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Mayor's column
Mayor's Column: Community-led decision making Published on 30 April 2025 Over the last week, we’ve met directly with community and ratepayer groups across the shire to gain important collective feedback on projects and plans. Tagged as: , Have your say, Mayor's column
Mayor's Column: Honouring traditions Published on 23 April 2025 With Easter and Anzac Day falling so closely together this year, not only have we seen a welcome boost to the local tourist season, but we’ve also had meaningful opportunities to come together as a community—reflecting on the importance of service, sacrifice and the rural traditions that shape life in the Macleay. Tagged as: , Events, Mayor's column
Mayor's Column: An important Council meeting Published on 16 April 2025 The April Council Meeting included documents outlining what Council will do, how much we will spend and most importantly, our why. Tagged as: , Mayor's column
Mayor's Column: Advocating for our needs Published on 26 March 2025 It's an important part of my role as Mayor to be in critical conversations and continue representing the needs of our community to the other levels of government. Tagged as: , Mayor's column, Water and Sewer
Celebration, collaboration and community activity Published on 27 February 2025 Three things have been among my top priorities this week and have reminded me once again of the strength and resilience of the Macleay Valley! Tagged as: , Mayor's column
Where can I find accurate information about the potential rate rise? Published on 12 October 2023 To help answer some of the questions that have been raised and provide alternative ways of getting the information, Council has updated the resources on the Our Financial Future page. Find out more. Tagged as: , Mayor's column, Rates and Finance
A message from the Mayor: Council budget suffers major blow Published on 08 May 2023 Last week, the State Government abolished an ongoing subsidy to NSW councils for the Emergency Service Levy (ESL), leaving Kempsey Shire Council to find an extra $369,000. Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors, Mayor's column, Rates and Finance, Recovery
A message from the Mayor: We all need to be prepared Published on 01 May 2023 I was honoured to attend the Medal Presentation for the Rural Fire Service. As I listened to their individual achievements, I reflected on both the need for the Rural Fire Service and what we as a community can do to support their work. Tagged as: , Events, Mayor's column, Recovery, Slim Dusty Centre