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Over $2 million secured to upgrade Mattys Flat reserve and boat ramp

Published on 02 September 2025

Improvements are on the horizon for boaties with funding secured for upgrades to Mattys Flat reserve and boat ramp facilities.

Tagged as: , Business, Sports and Recreation, Tourism

Girl Guides Hall removal

Published on 29 July 2025

Despite efforts to lease the building, it has remained unused for several years and has suffered extensive vandalism, including fire damage, rendering it unsafe and beyond viable repair.

Tagged as: , Sports and Recreation

Australia’s top IRB crews race to South West Rocks for 2025 Champs

Published on 04 July 2025

South West Rocks will host the 2025 Australian and Interstate IRB Championships from Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 July, drawing elite crews nationwide for five thrilling days of high-speed racing and rescue skill demonstrations.

Tagged as: , Business, Events, Sports and Recreation, Tourism

Responding to coastal erosion in Grassy Head

Published on 03 July 2025

Council will carry out repairs on Friday 4 and Monday 7 July to extend the Grassy Head Reserve beach access ramp, temporarily restoring safe access after erosion rendered it unusable.

Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters, Recovery, Sports and Recreation

Site preparations begin for new Verge & Eden Street sports facilities

Published on 26 June 2025

Arrangements are underway at the Verge and Eden Street Sports Complex in preparation for construction of the new Verge Street Sports Pavilion and Netball Amenities Block.

Tagged as: , Sports and Recreation

Flood recovery works to start at walking track and Riverside Park

Published on 20 June 2025

Flood recovery works are set to begin next week at Verge and Eden Street walking track and Riverside Park, following damage from recent flooding.

Tagged as: , Recovery, Sports and Recreation

Council sets rates and adopts key planning documents at June meeting

Published on 19 June 2025

This month’s Council meeting was filled with rigorous discussion on some big issues and decisions such as the endorsement of new Integrated Planning and Reporting documents, setting rates and an urgent call for further government support following recent flooding.

Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors, Rates and Finance, Sports and Recreation

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

How did the flood impact sports fields?

Published on 11 June 2025

While hard surfaces like the Kempsey netball courts have been cleaned fields, there are still some of Council’s 10 bookable outdoor fields that will take significantly longer to dry and repair, such as fields in Gladstone and Smithtown.

Tagged as: , Recovery, Sports and Recreation

Accessibility upgrades underway at Crescent Head Aquatic Centre

Published on 15 April 2025

Visitors to the Crescent Head Aquatic Centre will soon enjoy easier and safer access, with new improvements starting this week, including a new ramp and car parking area.

Tagged as: , Sports and Recreation

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Council news & updates

Over $2 million secured to upgrade Mattys Flat reserve and boat ramp

Girl Guides Hall removal

Australia’s top IRB crews race to South West Rocks for 2025 Champs

Responding to coastal erosion in Grassy Head

Site preparations begin for new Verge & Eden Street sports facilities

Flood recovery works to start at walking track and Riverside Park

Council sets rates and adopts key planning documents at June meeting

Mayor's Column: Sunshine, community and connections! ​

How did the flood impact sports fields?

Accessibility upgrades underway at Crescent Head Aquatic Centre

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Mayor's Column: Sunshine, community and connections!