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Kempsey COVID cases continue to rise; school shut down

Tracey Fairhurst
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Mayor Liz Campbell presenting 100-year-old Molly O'Neil with her CWA award for 65
years of service.

From the Mayor's Desk: Celebrating Molly's incredible milestone

Mayor Liz Campbell, Kempsey Shire Council
1hr ago

WATCHNSW records seven deaths and 283 new COVID-19 cases

Kim Chappell
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Australian organisations are making moves towards net zero carbon emissions.

OPINIONNet zero in 30 years is too little, too late

Harry Creamer, Climate Change Hastings
1hr ago

Kempsey West school shut down after positive COVID case

The Macleay Valley Mountain Bike club have asked the public for help. Photo supplied.

Going with the flow: Mountain bikers have a tough decision to make on new trail

Sam Payne

Macleay Valley Cricket Association has set a return to play date

Bumper season ahead with Macleay Valley Cricket Association setting a return date

Lachlan Harper

Kempsey COVID cases continue to rise; school shut down

Tracey Fairhurst
36m ago

From the Mayor's Desk: Celebrating Molly's incredible milestone

Mayor Liz Campbell, Kempsey Shire Council
1hr ago

Coal can eventually be replaced as an energy resource. But other sources of greenhouse gas emissions might be around forever. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

EXPLAINERThe big questions at the heart of net zero and climate debate

WATCHNSW records seven deaths and 283 new COVID-19 cases

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Crash scene investigators at the scene on Wednesday morning. Photo: Robert Peet Below: Seven Network footage of the derailment at Kembla Grange.

WATCHPolice hunt van driver seen running from train crash

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Consumer and business confidence has been buoyed by NSW emerging from a lengthy lockdown.

Employers gear-up for NSW recovery

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Former Brisbane Bronco Anthony Milford has faced court on assault and wilful damage charges.

NRL star faces court on assault charges

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A woman is fighting for her ex-husband not to be deported after he was jailed for raping her.

Victim's needs may help rapist stay in Aus

Luke Costin
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Convicted terrorist Momena Shoma was "proud" she stabbed another prison inmate.

Terrorist cheered after Vic prison attack

Karen Sweeney
39m ago

The ACT now has 82 per cent of its population above the age of 12 fully vaccinated.

ACT records 24 new cases, 20 hospitalised

Dominic Giannini
42m ago

Laws previously required company annual meetings to be held in a physical venue.

Businesses to save with online meetings

Dominic Giannini
1hr ago

WATCHNSW records seven deaths and 283 new COVID-19 cases

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Twelve Victorian COVID-19 deaths as state records 1841 new cases

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WATCHFour deaths as NSW COVID case numbers stay under 300

WATCHEleven deaths in Victoria as 1749 new COVID cases recorded

DIGESTThere's no time to waste

Kayla Osborne

WATCHHaircuts, shopping to head outdoors across Victoria

Alex Gretgrix
Allanah Sciberras
Tom O'Callaghan

WATCHSeven deaths, 1903 COVID-19 cases recorded in Victoria

Kim Chappell

WATCHNSW COVID case number drops again as first doses pass 92 per cent

Matt Carr

Bumper season ahead with Macleay Valley Cricket Association setting a return date

Lachlan Harper

Kempsey Golf Club hit a first with brother and sister victory

Graeme Dyet

Kurt Prosper playing for Australia on their New Zealand tour. Photo: Supplied

Hitting the jackpot off the court with Prosper selected in Australian training squad

Lachlan Harper

Bumper season ahead with Macleay Valley Cricket Association setting a return date

Phil Lynch has coached at Bellingen FC for over 20 years. Photo: Supplied

Phil Lynch named Community Coach of the Year by North Coast Football

FAIR GO: Geelong's triple All-Australian and best and fairest Tom Stewart only polled eight votes in the Brownlow. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONTake Brownlow Medal voting away from the umpires

Howard Kotton

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Online author talk with Costa Georgiadis, October 27 hosted by Kempsey Library.

WHAT'S ONWhat's On 2021: Your events guide for the Mid North Coast

Tracey Fairhurst

The ladies of the Nambucca Heads CWA. Photo: Supplied

CWA dressing to the nines to help fight against Ovarian Cancer

The rise of the Rainbow Lorikeet highlights the changes in Aussie backyards over the past half century.

All eyes to the sky for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count

Ian Kerr

WHAT'S ONWhat's On 2021: Your events guide for the Mid North Coast

Steve Sheppard, Nambucca Valley Arts Council's October Artist of the Month

Stringer Gallery in Nambucca Heads hosting new exhibition by Steve Sheppard

Kempsey researcher and founder of Ability Agriculture Josie Clarke is one of the key panellists on Bayer Crop Science's International Day of Rural Women online webinar.

WHAT'S ONYoung Kempsey researcher a champion for more inclusive farming communities

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

Linda Lambrechts

Yabby have simplified the way we renovate our homes by cutting out the middleman and supplying top quality bath and tapware. Photos: Simon Shiff @simonshiffsays

The Aussie start-up that makes choosing tapware easy and affordable

Linda Lambrechts

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

How much does it cost to have a baby? A parent's guide

Alana King

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

2 Bridge Hotel Road, Ouse, Tasmania. Photo: Supplied

$200k or less: The story behind these cheap regional property sales

Berrima jail has been listed via an EOI campaign. Photo: file

Fancy owning a jail? Here's your chance

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Jen Melocco

Beachside living with ocean views

House of the week

House prices in the Far West and Orana region in NSW, which includes the city of Dubbo, have grown faster than any other regional location during the pandemic. Photo: Shutterstock

Where house prices grew fastest in the regions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jack Needham

From the Mayor's Desk: Celebrating Molly's incredible milestone

Mayor Liz Campbell, Kempsey Shire Council
1hr ago

PHOTOSTop Shots: Some of the magic captured in photos from across our region

Tracey Fairhurst

Belmore River Right Bank Road will receive safety improvements.

Belmore River Right Bank Road to receive safety improvements

Community Life, Kempsey Shire Council

From the Mayor's Desk: Celebrating Molly's incredible milestone

1hr ago

Adult Volunteer of the Year Frazer Shepherd from Urunga

Cheers to volunteers in the Upper North Coast

All the online scams you need to avoid

Jessica Pritchard, Brad Dyet, Graeme Dyet and Deniece Dyet

PHOTOSLargest field in recent memory tees off for Dyet family memorial day | Photos

PHOTOSBenson goes two-in-a-row at Frederickton, adding to a growing list of titles | Photos

PHOTOSGreenhalgh, Dowling and Irving take the medals on footy team day | Photos

PHOTOSCampbell Jnr continues to improve as youngster takes out B grade | Photos

South West Rocks Marlins and Lower Macleay Magpies players and officials with John Elford. Photo: Lachlan Harper

GOOD NEWSThe magic of a derby: Marlins and Magpies demonstrate the spirit of bush footy | Photos

Lachlan Harper

PHOTOSTigers roar and Dragons score in Group 2 junior rugby league | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Proud as punch: Dr VVLN Sarma, Dr Sandhya Rani, Mayukh Prakhya, Dr Phani Prakhya and Mihira Prakhya. Photo: Lachlan Harper

GOOD NEWSMayukh goes for gold and reaches platinum with record achievement

Lachlan Harper

PHOTOSSix of the best from Blair in complete Marlins performance | Photos

Lachlan Harper

From the Mayor's Desk: Celebrating Molly's incredible milestone

Mayor Liz Campbell, Kempsey Shire Council
1hr ago

OPINIONNet zero in 30 years is too little, too late

Harry Creamer, Climate Change Hastings
1hr ago

OPINIONImportant genetic testing made more accessible for couples

Tristan Hardy

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Gourmet food and wine, music, entertainment and the lifestyle benefits the region has to offer will be showcased at Hello Henty - Reconnecting our Communities, proudly supported by Telstra. Photo: supplied

"Hello Henty" to showcase the best our region has to offer

Grogansworth principal Kim Henderson enjoying a joke with fellow stud breeder Steve Phillips, Yarrawonga Merinos, Harden.

Grogansworth Merino rams sale| Photos

Stephen Burns

Ganmain show supporter Guy Purcell has long been interested in poetry when he is not farming. Photo: Bernadette Purcell

Poem honour's the small country show

Stephen Burns

As in the real world, sims like AMS reward good setup and strategy. Photo: In-game screenshot.

Sims can be good for learning the engineering basics as well

Sam Hollier
1hr ago

THE ART OF THE TRADE: Behind every great reno is a tradie who created the transformation. Photo: Shutterstock

Avoiding project fails: what to know before starting your next renovation

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