The Macleay Argus
Monday, 11 December 2023
Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding
NSW is recovering from heatwave conditions which affected much of the state on Saturday. (Brent Lewin/AAP PHOTOS)
Kathryn Magann and Samantha Lock
Two-year-old at centre of Amber Alert found safe; two people charged
Two-year-old at centre of Amber Alert found safe; two people charged
Sue Stephenson
Kempsey behind hospital's new state-of-the-art breast cancer care device
Mardi Borg
North Coast Trucking Social Club's Kate Jones, Lilli Pilli Ladies' Sue Bryon, MNCCIs McGrath Breast Care Nurse Kelly Scott-McGrath, Brooklyn Lawrence representing the Lawrence family and Lilli Pilli Ladies' Dyann Clarkson with the donated Sozo for Kempsey. Picture supplied
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The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
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Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
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Rushed changes have small business wondering if govt cares
Luke Achterstraat • 1hr ago
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Advice
What's the deal with ethical investing? Here's what you need to know
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Sisters Ali and Gaby Rosenberg are co-founders of the Blossom micro-investing app.
Our People
Keeper Ryan ready to take leading role ahead of national championships
Ben Carr
Ava Ryan playing for NSW Combined Catholic Colleges in 2022. Picture by Catholic Schools NSW
Column
Kempsey Shire Council's operating hours for Christmas and New Year
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Kempsey Shire Council
Column
Live herring the bait of choice to snag flathead in the Macleay
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's photo is of young Matt and Mitch Whalen with some terrific Mahi Mahi caught off the Port Macquarie FAD during the week. Picture supplied
Health
Mid North Coast hospital ED results above state average
Kempsey and Macksville District Hospitals provided quality care amid high numbers of emergency patients, report shows.
Ellie Chamberlain
West Kempsey's vacant lots used for affordable housing
Ellie Chamberlain
Six vacant lots in Kempsey will soon be transformed into much-needed social housing. Picture: 13 George Hardiman, West Kempsey / Google maps
Photos
Spirit of the Macleay Regatta gets thumbs up from Flamin' Dragons
Ben Carr
Flamin Dragons Port Macquarie celebrate after a race at the Spirit of the Macleay Dragon Boat Regatta. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
Council
New pathway next to Crescent Head shed
Staff Reporters
Picture supplied Kempsey Shire Council
Kempsey police no longer looking for Christopher Bowden
Christopher Bowden was last seen in South Kempsey on December 1. Pictures supplied by NSW Police
Staff Reporters
South West Rocks fights back as developer reaches for new heights
Ellie Chamberlain
Nine 5 and 6 storey apartment buildings proposed for South West Rocks beachfront. Concept design.
Burrun Dalai says goodbye to CEO after over 18 years of service
CEO of Burrun Dalai Aboriginal Corporation Dana Clarke will be retiring from the corporation after nearly 19 years in the role. Picture by Emily Walker
Emily Walker
Kempsey teen Marney Duval off to Fiji for Soccer Cup
Emily Walker
Brenton Doyle will be coaching Harper Bailey, Jonnie-Bree Gore and Marney Duval at the Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup. Picture by Emily Walker
Photos
Nulla notch drought-breaking victory against Beechwood
Ben Carr
Beechwood batter Jack Steinmetz plays a shot against Nulla in the Two Rivers match at Jim Stirling Oval on Saturday, December 2. Picture by Penny Tamblyn

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Residents warned of Cyclone Jasper's destructive power
The cyclone could bring storm surges and flooding in some places with communities isolated. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Samantha Lock
From Crocs to Frank Greens: Inside the teenage Christmas wishlist
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Claire Templeton and Sarah Miller with Crocs, Frank Green bottles and White Fox jumper - this year's Christmas must-haves. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Time for renewal': Queensland premier Palaszczuk quits
Samantha Lock
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is calling it a day after nearly nine years in the top job. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
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Source: file photo.
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? Take our quiz
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Keeper Ryan ready to take leading role ahead of national championships
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Ava Ryan playing for NSW Combined Catholic Colleges in 2022. Picture by Catholic Schools NSW
Ben Carr
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Live herring the bait of choice to snag flathead in the Macleay
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's photo is of young Matt and Mitch Whalen with some terrific Mahi Mahi caught off the Port Macquarie FAD during the week. Picture supplied
Photos
Spirit of the Macleay Regatta gets thumbs up from Flamin' Dragons
Ben Carr
Flamin Dragons Port Macquarie celebrate after a race at the Spirit of the Macleay Dragon Boat Regatta. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
Kempsey teen Marney Duval off to Fiji for Soccer Cup
Emily Walker
Brenton Doyle will be coaching Harper Bailey, Jonnie-Bree Gore and Marney Duval at the Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup. Picture by Emily Walker
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Nulla notch drought-breaking victory against Beechwood
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Beechwood batter Jack Steinmetz plays a shot against Nulla in the Two Rivers match at Jim Stirling Oval on Saturday, December 2. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
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Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
West Kempsey's vacant lots used for affordable housing
Ellie Chamberlain
Six vacant lots in Kempsey will soon be transformed into much-needed social housing. Picture: 13 George Hardiman, West Kempsey / Google maps
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Jen Melocco
South West Rocks fights back as developer reaches for new heights
Ellie Chamberlain
Nine 5 and 6 storey apartment buildings proposed for South West Rocks beachfront. Concept design.
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
Jen Melocco
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. 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
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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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