Inclusive Communication Boards Published on 05 November 2025 Kempsey Shire Council is excited to be partnering with Early Connections (speech pathologist) and Kempsey Signs to bring Inclusive Communication Boards to our Shire. Tagged as: , Parks
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
Much loved tree to get some TLC Published on 07 April 2025 A beloved fig tree on Kemp Street is booked in to get some much-needed attention from a team of 'tree doctors' after losing two large limbs late last year. Tagged as: , Parks
Riverside Park Playground to open Friday afternoon Published on 21 March 2025 Riverside Park playground has been restored after recent flooding and will reopen Friday afternoon. Tagged as: , Parks, Sports and Recreation
Vandalism at Dock Flat Published on 05 March 2025 There has been an act of vandalism at the Dock Flat Playground in East Kempsey - the double slide has been damaged, with the right-hand side slide sustaining sharp edges at the bottom that could pose a safety risk to users. Tagged as: , Parks
A new era for nature-based tourism in the Macleay Published on 10 January 2025 The Macleay Valley Coast is taking a great step forward with the introduction of the Five Headlands Coastal Experience. Set to position the region as one of regional Australia's premier nature-based tourism destinations. Tagged as: , Community Life, Parks
Upcoming maintenance to keep our sporting fields at their best Published on 09 December 2024 Our local sporting season is set to kick off on fields that are in prime condition! Tagged as: , Parks
Wigayi Cultural Park to be under community management Published on 06 December 2024 Councillors voted unanimously to recognise the cultural and community need for self-management of Wigayi Cultural Park. Tagged as: , Parks
Protecting our vibrant Rainbow Bee-Eaters Published on 13 November 2024 Hat Head is home to the extraordinary Rainbow Bee-Eater. These dazzling native birds are a treasure of Australia’s wildlife, protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW). Tagged as: , Parks
Bringing revitalised facilities to Grassy Head Published on 04 November 2024 Exciting upgrades are underway at Grassy Head, and soon, residents and visitors will enjoy enhanced facilities designed with accessibility and community enjoyment in mind! Tagged as: , Parks