The Macleay Argus
Thursday, 18 August
What a catch! Seafood business wins produce award
Nautical Wholesale Seafood owner Luke Buchholz won't be needing to fish for compliments anytime soon after his business won national produce award. Picture supplied.
Emily Walker • 2hrs ago
Kempsey Shire gathers to commemorate those who served on Vietnam Veterans' Day
Kempsey Macleay RSL sub-Branch president Allan Wardrope carries a wreath.
Mardi Borg
Fur seal pup found dead on South West Rocks beach
Ellie Chamberlain
Injured seal found on off-leash dog walking beach at South West Rocks last week (August 10). Picture: Ellie Chamberlain
'Stand-out' Royal Show success for Macleay Valley cattle studs
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Grey Brahman "Clairvale Gordon". Picture supplied
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House of the Dragon breaks two of three golden rules
B. R. Doherty
More problematic than the prequel issue, is the whole fantasy thing. Picture HBO/Binge
Sad End: Elderly Australian fur seal found on dairy farm is euthanised
Madeleine McNeil
Big: A large lost seal that found its way to a Simpson dairy farm was euthanised by Melbourne Zoo and Parks Victoria on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Karli McGee.
Period Poverty: Girls' health at risk from lack of access to products
Rosie Bensley
ENDING PERIOD POVERTY: Share the Dignity founder and managing director Rochelle Courtenay. Picture:Supplied
Ava Ryan makes the Cricket NSW Female Under-19s country state squad
Mardi Borg
Ava Ryan prepares for wicket-keeping duties. Picture: supplied
Kempsey contractor to give koalas a new home
Koala Conservation Australia General Manager, Maria Doherty, with Lahey Constructions Site Manager Simon Tamblyn and Project Manager Neil Ussher who will be leading the construction of the Koala Conservation Breeding Facility to help koala's like Ocean "Summer". Picture supplied
Emily Walker
Cannons' reserve grade, Under-14s strive for 'miraculous' grand final finish
Mardi Borg
Kempsey Cannonballs reserve grade player Scott Witchard. Picture: Penny Tamblyn
Upper Macleay Yowies pay tribute to Daniel Sommerville
Upper Macleay Yowies pay tribute to Daniel Sommerville in first home game of the season. Picture: supplied
Newsroom
Silver lining in sad tale of Kempsey's backyard breeders
Kempsey Shire Council
The devastating result of backyard breeding. Picture: Kempsey Shire Council
Photos
Northern Storm batters Kempsey Saints' finals hopes with narrow win
Mardi Borg
Evan Clarke jumping for the ball. Picture: Penny Tamblyn
Council launches Better Together Network to improve response to natural disasters
Ellie Chamberlain
Farm land prone to flooding along Lower Belmore River. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Election results unlikely to be challenged
At the distribution of preferences, Kempsey Shire Council candidate Noel Selby said he planned to contest the results. Picture by Emily Walker
Emily Walker
Kempsey man's $5 million lotto win
Emily Walker
Chaddies Newsagent & Store owner Gem Fuller and her staff celebrate the win of local Kempsey man. Picture by Emily Walker
Kempsey Council distribution of preferences announced but results could be contested
The returning officer announced the distribution of preferences today at 10am but these results will only become official if a recount is not lodged in the next 24 hours. Picture by Emily Walker
Emily Walker
Shorty Ranger, Winter Winds and the friendship forged at Nulla Nulla Creek
Phil Lee Oam
Shorty Ranger (R) with Slim Dusty in 1988. Picture: Jim Brown
Cannonballs coach makes the cut
Emily Walker
Kempsey women's Cannonballs coach and player Teleah Waitoa has been selected to play for the NSW Country Corellas. Picture supplied

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What would change if Australia left the Commonwealth?
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BIG AND LITTLE CHANGE: If Australia became a republic nation and left the Commonwealth, there may be some significant changes to the Constitution, government, and currency.
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'No action' over Tas youth centre abuse
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Counsel assisting the inquiry Rachel Ellyard says practices at the detention centre haven't changed. (Chris Kidd/AAP PHOTOS)
Smoking campaigns take back seat to vaping
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Pieters and McLeod shine at Czech Masters
Australian Jake McLeod has made a fine start to the European tour's Czech Masters. (Albert Perez/AAP PHOTOS)
Phil Casey • 1hr ago
Ava Ryan makes the Cricket NSW Female Under-19s country state squad
Mardi Borg
Ava Ryan prepares for wicket-keeping duties. Picture: supplied
Cannons' reserve grade, Under-14s strive for 'miraculous' grand final finish
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Kempsey Cannonballs reserve grade player Scott Witchard. Picture: Penny Tamblyn
Olympic champ Green happy post transition
Dennis Passa
Rio 2016 women's rugby sevens gold medallist Ellia Green (r) has transitioned to male. (AP PHOTO)
Upper Macleay Yowies pay tribute to Daniel Sommerville
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Upper Macleay Yowies pay tribute to Daniel Sommerville in first home game of the season. Picture: supplied
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Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
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South West Rocks Community Dune Care volunteers off to remove invasive weeds from public bushland at Back Beach. Picture: Nerida Osborne.
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Information blitz to help Kempsey farmers prepare for animal disease outbreaks like FMD
Newsroom
Farmers are being encouraged to attend animal disease information sessions
Sculptures transform historic Trial Bay Gaol into open-air art gallery
Ellie Chamberlain
"Giraffe" by Glen Star is part of the Sculpture in the Gaol exhibition at Trial Bay Goal, South West Rocks. Photo: Ellie Chamberlain
Whale spotters ready for big season and census
Liz Langdale
June is tipped to be the peak whale watching time for the Mid North Coast region. Photo: Jodie Lowe.
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Lest we forget: Region prepares to commemorate Anzac Day
Lisa Tisdell
There will be Anzac Day services across the region.
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