The Macleay Argus
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
Kempsey teen Marney Duval off to Fiji for Soccer Cup
Brenton Doyle will be coaching Harper Bailey, Jonnie-Bree Gore and Marney Duval at the Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup. Picture by Emily Walker
Emily Walker
Photos
Nulla notch drought-breaking victory against Beechwood
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
Ben Carr
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Search for missing man Christopher Bowden
Staff Reporters
Christopher Bowden was last seen in South Kempsey on December 1. Pictures supplied by NSW Police
Group 3 approves earlier start to rugby league season
Mick McDonald
Group 3 board member Ellie Markezic, chief executive Mal Drury and chairman Geoff Kelly at the annual meeting held at Wingham. Picture Rick Kernick.
Roblox accused of hosting games that promote 'extremist ideologies'
Anna Houlahan
Roblox is a popular site that hosts games created by users. Shutterstock.
'Rising incitement': Israelis warned of travel to Australia
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
Israel's National Security Council has published an updated map which shows Australia in yellow at threat level two. Picture by NSC
'Goodbye': mystery message in a bottle washes up at Disaster Bay
James Parker • 9m ago
14-year-old Logan Russell with the message in a bottle he found. Picture supplied
Burrun Dalai says goodbye to CEO after over 18 years of service
Emily Walker
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
Council explains what happens next with its SRV application
Kempsey councillors at their November meeting. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Contributed
Photos
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
Column
What's biting: blooms of algae washed ashore; week of great catches
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.
Columnist Kate Shelton
Business
Winners! Hard work pays off for FoodWorks
Ellie Chamberlain
(L-R) Staff members Henry Hunt and Matther Haigh wear proud smiles. Picture by 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?
Ben Carr and Emily Walker
Crescent Head has experienced a larger bloom of the red-coloured cornflake seaweed this year. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Cancer treatment closer to home
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
Ellie Chamberlain
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
Staff Reporters
Bowlers went to great lengths to impress on the greens, either with their bowling skills or their wonderful outfits. Picture supplied

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GTA 6 returns to Vice City: Rockstar release video game trailer
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Scenes from Rockstar's GTA 6 trailer. Picture via Rockstar Games
Anna Houlahan • 25m ago
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Cop punched in the face capturing runaway kangaroo in Canada
Anna McGuinness
The kangaroo has been sighted in Oshawa, east of Toronto in Canada. Pictures by Janet Grixti, Global News and CTV News
Photos
Regional photographers share their best snaps from November
Georgia Rossiter
Tamsin Bunt, Katie Mullan, Naomi Evans, and Catriona Bailey-Price celebrate after the Canberra Chill the reigning champions in the Hockey One Women's semi-final. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'Beautiful soul': Friends rally after student's crash death
Jessica Coates
'Beautiful soul': Friends rally after student's crash death
Fire rips through Australian country music legend's home
Anna Houlahan
Flames engulfed the roof of Adam Brand's Gold Coast home. Picture via Seven News
Sport
Kempsey teen Marney Duval off to Fiji for Soccer Cup
Brenton Doyle will be coaching Harper Bailey, Jonnie-Bree Gore and Marney Duval at the Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup. Picture by Emily Walker
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
Photos
STATE CUP Day 3: Makos lose thriller as Port turns it on for finals
Ben Carr
Central Coast players rejoice after defeating Doyalson in the grand final of the Men's Open at the NSW Senior State Cup at Port Macquarie on Sunday, December 3. Picture by Kurt Polock, Lighthouse Sports Photography
Group 3 approves earlier start to rugby league season
Mick McDonald
Group 3 board member Ellie Markezic, chief executive Mal Drury and chairman Geoff Kelly at the annual meeting held at Wingham. Picture Rick Kernick.
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
PropertyView
Sneak peek: 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
Property
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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Sunset over Trial Bay. Picture by Macleay Argus reporter Ellie Chamberlain
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'Goodbye': mystery message in a bottle washes up at Disaster Bay
James Parker • 9m ago
14-year-old Logan Russell with the message in a bottle he found. Picture supplied
Higgins denies 'systematically deleting' texts with trial witnesses
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Brittany Higgins, who is facing cross-examination, outside Federal Court last week. Picture AAP
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Peter Broelman's editorial cartoon for Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
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Summer storms and idiots with fireworks
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