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NEW TEAM: Part of the new development committee, economic development officer, Kristy Forche-Baird; coordinator economic development and tourism, Marilyn Breen; and manager of commercial business, Gayleen Burley.

New team to drive economic growth

Kempsey Shire Council
1hr ago

The Tavua Family from Fiji excited to become Australian citizens at the October council meeting.

Newest citizens take welcomed

Mayor Liz Campbell
2hrs ago

BACHING MAD: Sorceress of sound herself, Julie Croft, with Abe Mac on drums and special guest performer James Croft on trumpet and flugelhorn, will bend music to their will, for a genre-defying musical collage that is simply Baching Mad. See them live at Oddfellows Hall, Kempsey on November 10.

Baching Mad to lift the roof on Oddfellows Hall

Bringing the pace: The Rovers are hopeful they will finally get on the field to start their Premier League season this Saturday. Photo: Penny Tamblyn.

Rovers eager to get season underway

Callum McGregor

File photo.

Kempsey Trainer Vince Jones’ $21 long shot finishes first past post

Doug Ryan

HELPING HANDS: Jeannine Douglas president of Dragons On The Rocks hands over cheques to Bruce Henley owner of Baradine Rural Suplies, who will distribute the donations to farmers in the drought-stricken area of Baradine.

Dragon boats splash out to help drought effort

Jeannine Douglas

Locals: Richard and Terese Wilton represented the Kempsey Macleay Off Road Club. Photo: Supplied.

Macleay couple's dominant performances in the NSW Off-Road Championships

Callum McGregor

NEW TEAM: Part of the new development committee, economic development officer, Kristy Forche-Baird; coordinator economic development and tourism, Marilyn Breen; and manager of commercial business, Gayleen Burley.

New team to drive economic growth

Kempsey Shire Council
1hr ago

The Tavua Family from Fiji excited to become Australian citizens at the October council meeting.

Newest citizens take welcomed

Mayor Liz Campbell
2hrs ago

The Slim Dusty Festival. Photo: Stephen Katte

Slim Dusty Festival ends on a high note

Bringing the pace: The Rovers are hopeful they will finally get on the field to start their Premier League season this Saturday. Photo: Penny Tamblyn.

Rovers eager to get season underway

Callum McGregor

File photo.

Kempsey Trainer Vince Jones’ $21 long shot finishes first past post

Doug Ryan

Locals: Richard and Terese Wilton represented the Kempsey Macleay Off Road Club. Photo: Supplied.

Macleay couple's dominant performances in the NSW Off-Road Championships

Callum McGregor

Bringing the pace: The Rovers are hopeful they will finally get on the field to start their Premier League season this Saturday. Photo: Penny Tamblyn.

Rovers eager to get season underway

File photo.

Graeme Hall wins shortened event

Greg Mayhew

Drive: A Rovers first grade player connects with the ball in the match against Nulla. Photo: Penny Tamblyn.

South West Rocks and Nulla earn second round victories | Photos

Callum McGregor

BACHING MAD: Sorceress of sound herself, Julie Croft, with Abe Mac on drums and special guest performer James Croft on trumpet and flugelhorn, will bend music to their will, for a genre-defying musical collage that is simply Baching Mad. See them live at Oddfellows Hall, Kempsey on November 10.

Baching Mad to lift the roof on Oddfellows Hall

Kempsey Vinnies volunteers Ruth Usher, Sandra Peters, Maria Cremona, Maree Mavin, Maree Bielby, Maree Donaldson and Maree Mowle. Photo: Supplied

Will you be dressed by Vinnies this Friday?

The Slim Dusty Festival. Photo: Stephen Katte

Slim Dusty Festival ends on a high note

Stephen Katte

BACHING MAD: Sorceress of sound herself, Julie Croft, with Abe Mac on drums and special guest performer James Croft on trumpet and flugelhorn, will bend music to their will, for a genre-defying musical collage that is simply Baching Mad. See them live at Oddfellows Hall, Kempsey on November 10.

Baching Mad to lift the roof on Oddfellows Hall

All roads lead to Macksville Showground for this year's ProAg on November 2-3

Machinery porn at Macksville for those on the land

Emily Breckell-Smyth, Richard Clifford, Irene Meier, Colin Mayhew, Jerry Van Der Veer and Brian Lindbeck. Photo: Supplied

The Kempsey Singers to hold Bandbox Theatre public meeting

Ruby Pascoe

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New look: Lucy Fru Fru have introduced four new brands for this spring season.

Check out the new spring stock

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Spring into style: There are lots of great outfits for this spring at Beaux Laidy. Find them at Shop 1 33-37 Smith Street, Kempsey.

Affordable style for spring

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Calling all shoppers: Put a date in your diary for Saturday, September 8 and don't miss Bowra's shopping extravaganza.

Bargain hunt at Bowra

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Top picks for blooms

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NEW TEAM: Part of the new development committee, economic development officer, Kristy Forche-Baird; coordinator economic development and tourism, Marilyn Breen; and manager of commercial business, Gayleen Burley.

New team to drive economic growth

Kempsey Shire Council
1hr ago

The Tavua Family from Fiji excited to become Australian citizens at the October council meeting.

Newest citizens take welcomed

Mayor Liz Campbell
2hrs ago

BACHING MAD: Sorceress of sound herself, Julie Croft, with Abe Mac on drums and special guest performer James Croft on trumpet and flugelhorn, will bend music to their will, for a genre-defying musical collage that is simply Baching Mad. See them live at Oddfellows Hall, Kempsey on November 10.

Baching Mad to lift the roof on Oddfellows Hall

NEW TEAM: Part of the new development committee, economic development officer, Kristy Forche-Baird; coordinator economic development and tourism, Marilyn Breen; and manager of commercial business, Gayleen Burley.

New team to drive economic growth

1hr ago

HELPING HANDS: Jeannine Douglas president of Dragons On The Rocks hands over cheques to Bruce Henley owner of Baradine Rural Suplies, who will distribute the donations to farmers in the drought-stricken area of Baradine.

Dragon boats splash out to help drought effort

Jeannine Douglas

Year 12 students Harry Mainey, Eloise Macdonald, Jye Palise, Mariah Allana and Harley Thackray with their principal, Mr Lewis.

HSC kicks off at St Paul’s College

Stephen Katte

The Slim Dusty Festival. Photo: Stephen Katte

Slim Dusty Festival ends on a high note

People's champ: Owen Blair is mobbed by fans in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Country Rugby League

Eye-opener: Blair returns from PNG trip with Country under-23s

From the archives: Kempsey Cup 2015 | Photos

And the winner of the Garden Rambles is

A Slim Dusty Rose.

The 2018 Slim Dusty Festival has begun:Photos

Stephen Katte

Taking flight: The Jets' Taylor Smith scored a brace in their 12-0 win over Mid North Coast in Taree.

Taking flight: Deans satisfied after Jets women soar in Taree

Paul Jobber

Managing Director of Blackfoot Projects Eliza Delaney, President of Tank FM Richard Kinny and Employment Development Specialist from Real Futures Melissa Fernando

Real Futures and Blackfoot Projects Family Fun Day | Photos

Ruby Pascoe

From the archives: Kempsey Cup 2014 | Photos

The Tavua Family from Fiji excited to become Australian citizens at the October council meeting.

Newest citizens take welcomed

Mayor Liz Campbell
2hrs ago

Letter to editor: Rod McDonagh hits back at gossip

Letter: Local’s angst is misplaced

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

NSW hospital shooter had 'mafia delusion'

1hr ago

Gargasoulas hopes for release, court told

1hr ago

Screams heard after Vic surgeon punch

1hr ago

The National Farmers Federation will on Friday meet with PM Scott Morrison over drought reform.

Farmers push key reforms at drought summit

1hr ago

Turnbull shouldn't go to Bali: Barnaby

Angus Livingston
2hrs ago

Union pay-rise rally raises political ire

Melissa Meehan
2hrs ago

Video delays Qld child rapist's sentence

Stuart Layt
2hrs ago

PM's plan for lower power prices in motion

Paul Osborne and Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

The locals of Puglia are passionate foodies.

The under-the-radar foodie delight of Puglia

Scott McRae

Part of the Western Australian landscape … the Pinnacles. PIC: Australia.com

Six highlights in your travel week | 22 Oct

John Rozentals

Citadines on Bourke … absolutely mid-city location.

The rise of the apartment-hotel

John Rozentals

A torn ACL is almost always a significant acute (sudden) traumatic injury. Descriptions patients give are usually of a situation where their foot is planted and they change direction and feel their knee give way.

Your guide if you’ve torn your ACL

Healthshare

Taking the work out of homework: Homework and study are often seen as a chore, but with a little thought, your child’s study area can be a great place to both find focus and enjoy.

Go to the top of the class

Jennifer Birchall

Let the sun in: Light, fresh and airy - the Hampton's style is reminiscent of long summer days and light filled spaces.

How to: Hampton’s style

Jennifer Birchall

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