The Macleay Argus
Sunday, 3 December 2023
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STATE CUP Day 2: Port Macquarie teams make finals in six divisions
Port Makos v Philippines in Mixed Open action at the 2023 NSW Senior State Cup in Port Macquarie. Picture by Kim Ambrose, @saltyfoxfotography
Michael Hartshorn
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Spectacular action from day one of the 2023 NSW Senior State Cup
A Central Coast player scores a spectacular try in the corner beating a lunging effort by a Western Suburbs opponent on day one of the 2023 NSW Senior State Cup in Port Macquarie on Friday, December 1. Picture by Kurt Polock, Lighthouse Sports Photography
Michael Hartshorn
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Gallery: Smiles, singing and services at Kempsey's Big Day Out
Emily Walker
Clayton, Kate and Jake had fun at Kempsey's Big Day Out especially at the petting zoo. Picture by Emily Walker
Group 3 Rugby League to weigh up a 17 game competition
Mick McDonald
Macleay Valley Mustangs in the 2023 Group 3 minor semi-final against Port City Breakers. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
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From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
'Gone too far': councils scrap Acknowledgement of Country
Anna McGuinness
An Acknowledgement of Country pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land a meeting or event is being held on. Picture file
Puffin' pollies: leaders on the record over cannabis use
Anna Houlahan
Cannabis harvest. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Column
What's biting: blooms of algae washed ashore; week of great catches
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's photos is thanks to Ned Kelly's Bait n Tackle, with John Henderson weighing in a thirty kilo mulloway he recently speared off the rocks in Port Macquarie.
Business
Winners! Hard work pays off for FoodWorks
(L-R) Staff members Henry Hunt and Matther Haigh wear proud smiles. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Ellie Chamberlain
Our People
Kevin Ball: from Kempsey High prefect to Australia's best CFO
Sue Stephenson and Ellie Chamberlain
Kevin Ball (inset, at Whitehaven) with his wife Amy at the South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club. Picture supplied
Why is red-coloured seaweed piling up on Macleay Valley beaches?
Crescent Head has experienced a larger bloom of the red-coloured cornflake seaweed this year. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Ben Carr and Emily Walker
Former NRL star Beau Champion to coach Mustangs in 2024
Mardi Borg
Former NRL star Beau Champion has been appointed as the Macleay Valley Mustangs first grade coach. Picture by Mardi Borg
Cancer treatment closer to home
Ellie Chamberlain
Celebrating the announcement of select cancer treatments starting in Kempsey next year are Lilli Pilli Ladies (back) Lyn Gleeson, Jeanie Williamson, Marilyn Horner, Judy Saul, (front) Stephanie Scott, Robyn Mainey, Debra Henry and Michelle Wilcox. Picture suppplied Lilli Pilli Ladies
Dalaigur Pre-School wins state-wide award
Ellie Chamberlain
(L-R) Aunty Vicky Taylor, Debbie Swanson, Uncle John Kelly proud to be recognised at the Nanga Mai Awards. Picture supplied Paul Koch
Gallery: St Paul's College students shine in formal photos
Eva Milner, Ella O'Neill, Alice Sutherland, Grace Warren, Elise Spokes and Samantha Brenton at the St Paul's College Year 12 formal. Picture by Jaspa Photography
Emily Walker
Property
Soil turned at Crescent Head's first subdivision
Ellie Chamberlain
An artists impression of The Crescent residential community. Supplied by Cameron Carter
Community unites as UHA bowls day raises $8000 for hospital
Bowlers went to great lengths to impress on the greens, either with their bowling skills or their wonderful outfits. Picture supplied
Staff Reporters
Good News
'Blanket of love' helping Kempsey girl on Little Wings journey
Ben Carr
Isabelle Northey and Glenda before a Little Wings flight. Picture supplied
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock

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Aussie tourists kept these consulates busiest with tales of woe
DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
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Graffiti at Hindu temple sparks widespread accusations
Anna Houlahan
Graffiti on the front fence of the Shree Laxminarayan Mandir temple. Picture supplied
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Defence Minister reveals update on AUKUS east coast submarine base plans
Karen Barlow
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and, inset, a Virginia class submarine. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Man airlifted to hospital after being buried in sand
A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was buried in sand on an island in Moreton Bay. (HANDOUT/RACQ LIFEFLIGHT)
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Sonny Spurgin gears up for Australian speedway championships
Greenhill's Sonny Spurgin is set to compete in the Australian Speedway under 16s 125cc individual and teams championships. Pictures supplied
Mardi Borg
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Wind all over the place so look for bream and mud crabs
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's photo is of the man who introduced me to fishing at a very young age, my amazing father Geoff Shelton, with a snapper he recently caught off Port Macquarie.
Nulla's search for first win of Two Rivers First Grade cricket continues
Mardi Borg
Todd Giddy bats. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
Group 3 Rugby League announces new major sponsor
Mick McDonald
Group 3 CEO Mal Drury. Picture by Sue Stephenson
Photos
STATE CUP Day 2: Port Macquarie teams make finals in six divisions
Michael Hartshorn
Port Makos v Philippines in Mixed Open action at the 2023 NSW Senior State Cup in Port Macquarie. Picture by Kim Ambrose, @saltyfoxfotography
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Sneak peak: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Property
Sold! Jerseyville 'White House' has a new owner
Ellie Chamberlain
A crowd gathers to witness the iconic property go to auction. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
See inside: iconic Jerseyville house goes to auction this weekend
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See inside: iconic Jerseyville house goes to auction this weekend
Ellie Chamberlain
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
What's On
What's On around the Macleay Valley
Kempsey's Big Day Out returns to the riverbank on Friday, December 1.
Sue Stephenson
What's on
Gear up: Kempsey Truck Show is back
Ellie Chamberlain
Vice President of the North Coast Trucking Social Club, Trent Lee, says he will be spending his days off polishing his truck in preparation for the show. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Crescent Head Surf Club's non-stop row for mental fitness
Emily Walker
Kempsey Crescent Head surf life saving club celebrating at the end of last year's 24 hour rowing challenge. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Big opening night for cricketing great Steve Waugh's Kempsey exhibition
Ellie Chamberlain
He's still got that stance. Steve Waugh takes the crowd through the story behind his photos from India. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
What's on
Dunghutti artist Freeda Roberts' light poles part of Sculpture in the Gaol
Ellie Chamberlain
You can see Dunghutti artist Freeda Roberts' light pole work at this year's Sculpture in the Gaol at South West Rocks. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
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