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Police will allege that around 10.30pm on January 23, a group of people broke into a home in Crescent Head, armed with a...
14/02/2025

Police will allege that around 10.30pm on January 23, a group of people broke into a home in Crescent Head, armed with a hammer and metal bar.

Teens charged over alleged Crescent Head break-in with hammer and bar

A very important and moving event today.
13/02/2025

A very important and moving event today.

Three uncles have told their harrowing stories at a truth-telling event in Kempsey.

January passed with a flash and it's the start of the new school year for all our local students.
13/02/2025

January passed with a flash and it's the start of the new school year for all our local students.

Back to school, swimming pools, and making the most of libraries.

Responding to growing community pressure, the NSW government has announced over $4 million in funding to help tackle you...
12/02/2025

Responding to growing community pressure, the NSW government has announced over $4 million in funding to help tackle youth crime in Kempsey and Bourke.

The funding will support local teams in Kempsey to address youth crime.

“As a lifelong resident of this region and an angler who has fished these waters for over thirty years, I've witnessed f...
11/02/2025

“As a lifelong resident of this region and an angler who has fished these waters for over thirty years, I've witnessed firsthand the shift in our marine environment.”

Kate Shelton weighs in on shark surge, urging action to protect safety and fishing.

The first stage of the major overhaul means intermittent closures of the Lagger's Point boat ramp in Arakoon National Pa...
11/02/2025

The first stage of the major overhaul means intermittent closures of the Lagger's Point boat ramp in Arakoon National Park over the coming months.

The first stage of the major overhaul means intermittent closures.

Writing to his family in Ireland from Kempsey one hundred and fifty years ago, a young Catholic priest said that he woul...
10/02/2025

Writing to his family in Ireland from Kempsey one hundred and fifty years ago, a young Catholic priest said that he would return home to see everyone in a few years' time "if this hot climate does not injure me."

Father John O'Sullivan was writing in June 1871, in the middle of winter, but found it still very hot.

The OSullivan familys journey from Ireland to shaping the Macleay.

As an elite rugby league player, Greg Inglis made a career out of regularly demoralising opposition defences.These days,...
10/02/2025

As an elite rugby league player, Greg Inglis made a career out of regularly demoralising opposition defences.

These days, the now-retired State of Origin and international player is focusing on building better outcomes for those facing the challenges of poor mental health.

Mental health and cultural identity program for job seekers.

A 13-year-old boy will appear in court today (February 10), charged with alleged property, traffic, and breach of bail o...
10/02/2025

A 13-year-old boy will appear in court today (February 10), charged with alleged property, traffic, and breach of bail offences in Kempsey.

Teen arrested after allegedly stealing car, leading police on pursuit.

Triathletes Martijn Zwetsloot and Carragh Gordon have taken first place honours in the men's and women's divisions of th...
07/02/2025

Triathletes Martijn Zwetsloot and Carragh Gordon have taken first place honours in the men's and women's divisions of the 2025 Trial Bay Triathlon.

The 35th staging of the annual multi-sport event was held on Sunday, February 2, with more than 200 competitors signing on for this year's race.

Multi-discipline athletes converge on South West Rocks for event.

Among this year's Mid North Coast cohort are a newly-wed couple and a local woman who has returned to her hometown to ta...
06/02/2025

Among this year's Mid North Coast cohort are a newly-wed couple and a local woman who has returned to her hometown to take up an internship at Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

Among this year's Mid North Coast cohort are a newly-wed couple.

"Financial sustainability is my main priority as Mayor."
06/02/2025

"Financial sustainability is my main priority as Mayor."

Delivering services and investing in the future for the Valley.

Here's a good news story for your Thursday arvo. Mission Australia
06/02/2025

Here's a good news story for your Thursday arvo.
Mission Australia

Tyson Jones says he had hit rock bottom when he first connected with Mission Australia.

"Everyone around town is saying enough is enough. We're scared, and something needs to be done."
05/02/2025

"Everyone around town is saying enough is enough. We're scared, and something needs to be done."

'Everyone around town is saying enough is enough.'

Macleay has sealed the win in the Mid North Coast Interdistrict Over 35 cricket competition!
04/02/2025

Macleay has sealed the win in the Mid North Coast Interdistrict Over 35 cricket competition!

A fiery opening spell of bowling paths the way for Macleay a win.

NSW SES Kempsey unit commander Greg Steele has been recognised with life membership after serving for more than 46 years...
04/02/2025

NSW SES Kempsey unit commander Greg Steele has been recognised with life membership after serving for more than 46 years with the emergency service.

NSW SES Kempsey unit commander Greg Steele has received life membership.

A blast from the past for your Monday arvo!
03/02/2025

A blast from the past for your Monday arvo!

A walk down memory lane with the Macleay Argus paper from October 17, 2006.

Congratulations Rylah!
31/01/2025

Congratulations Rylah!

Rylah goes two places better on last year's finish to claim win.

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Approximately 500 community members filled Crescent Head Country Club on Sunday, April 7, for a meeting regarding council's investigation into a 'ring road' at Crescent Head foreshore, which could impact the future viability of the golf course. Full story to come...

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