The Macleay Argus
Friday, 26 April 2024
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'You gronk... I'll spray you up': drug debt led to brazen shooting
The black Subaru WRX that Darcy Morgan drove to and from the shooting at Seven Oaks on Australia Day last year.
Sam Rigney • 46m ago
Truck Driver's Memorial will see seven names added
2023 Truck Driver's Memorial. Picture supplied Peter Scott
Ellie Chamberlain
Mal Drury special guest as On The Bench kicks off for Group 3 season 2024
Mick McDonald
Group Three chief executive Mal Drury is flanked by On The Bench regulars Mick McDonald and Mal Drury.
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
Property
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Melissa Kehagias
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Dutton says push to ban stabbing video 'silly'
Anna McGuinness
Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Australia 'can't be internet police of the world' as the eSafety Commissioner pushes X to remove video of the Wakeley church stabbing. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Real Australia
Another woman dead, another man charged with murder
Grace Ryan
Molly Ticehurst. Picture is supplied
Got your friendship bracelets? The Swiftie helping the Eras prep
Amy Martin
Hannah Murrells, pictured with her cat Frankie, has started an Etsy store selling Taylor Swift friendhship bracelet kits. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Council
Question of the week: what happens if the proposed rate rise isn't approved?
Kempsey Shire Council's budget and plans for the coming financial year are on public exhibition. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Kempsey Shire Council
Macleay Valley Martial Arts fighter Alex Bannerman named Sportsperson of the Month
Mardi Borg
Alex Bannerman has been recognised as the Sportsperson of the Month for April. Picture by Mardi Borg
Gallery: people line the streets for the 2024 Kempsey Anzac Day March
Hundreds lined the streets of Kempsey as students, members of the community and ex-service men and women took part in the Anzac Day march. Picture by Emily Walker
Emily Walker
Photos
A thousand turn out for Anzac Day dawn service at South West Rocks
Ellie Chamberlain
Hundreds of Lorikeets take flight over the Anzac Day crowd at South West Rocks.
Court
Further delays for trio facing charges relating to alleged murder
Emily Walker
The three people charge in relation to the alleged murder of David Vale appeared in Kempsey Local Court before Magistrate Juliana Crofts on Wednesday, April 17. Picture by Emily Walker/ supplied by NSW Police
Council
Two years since a landslip closed Toose Rd, alternative access years away
Ellie Chamberlain
Toose Road Landslip location. Picture Kempsey Shire Council
What's biting: Macleay River hot spot for anglers this week
This week's featured catch, courtesy of Ned Kelly's Bait n Tackle of PJ White, is a real head turner. A Tripletail, a fish more at home in tropical waters, reeled in right here off the Mid North Coast.
Columnist Kate Shelton
Dune Care back on duty for first working bee of 2024 tackling Bitou Bush
Staff Reporters
Gap Beach in Arakoon is a secluded beach surrounded by Hat Head National Park. Picture supplied / South West Rocks Dune Care
Commemorative seats installed at Kempsey War Memorial in time for Anzac Day
President of Rotary Club Kempsey West Judy Beilby stands proudly with the club's commemorative seat at the East Kempsey memorial site. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Ellie Chamberlain
Council
Council's budget, financial plan and major projects on public exhibition
Kempsey Shire Council
Kempsey Saleyard render - one of the major projects that will be delivered by Kempsey Shire Council in the next financial year Picture supplied KSC
Our People
The bandbox is busy bringing theatre to the Macleay
Staff Reporters
(L-R) Directors Chris Austin and Greg Taylor are preparing productions for later in the year (2024) with auditions open to members of the Kempsey Shire community. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain

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National
Out-of-pocket price hike: why C-sections and pacemakers will cost you more
Australians could be slugged thousands more for surgeries by their private insurers under federal changes to take effect on July 1.
Ben Silvester • 1hr ago
Ex-teacher accused of sex with schoolgirl
Anna Falkenmire • 2hrs ago
A former teacher from All Saints' College senior campus in Maitland had his matter mentioned in court for the first time on April 26. File pictures
Teen charged after machete brawl at shopping centre
Anna McGuinness
Six males were allegedly fighting inside Highpoint Shopping Centre and two were armed with machetes according to police. File picture
Body found in waters near busy casino
Carla Mascarenhas
Body found in waters near busy casino
Birds (and blokes) supporting birds: Wear your t-shirt to help raise awareness
Friday is Bird's Day and here's how you can show your support.
Grace Ryan
Creator Emily Mann and Business coach Kristy Withers. Picture by Kirsten Cunningham.
Sport
Mal Drury special guest as On The Bench kicks off for Group 3 season 2024
Group Three chief executive Mal Drury is flanked by On The Bench regulars Mick McDonald and Mal Drury.
Mick McDonald
Macleay Valley Martial Arts fighter Alex Bannerman named Sportsperson of the Month
Mardi Borg
Alex Bannerman has been recognised as the Sportsperson of the Month for April. Picture by Mardi Borg
Cannonballs fall short against Hastings Valley Vikings in grueling game
Mardi Borg
Cannonballs fall short against Hastings Valley Vikings in grueling game
Palawa King may give Smith another 715 win
Palawa King one of the favourites for the upcoming Ladbrokes 715. Picture supplied
Photos
Football Mid North Coast's infrastructure crisis
Mick McDonald
Xavier Hammond from Taree Jaguars in the under 13 clash against Old Bar at Omaru Park.
PropertyView
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Property
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
What's On
What's on around the Macleay Valley
What's on around the Macleay Valley
Staff Reporters
Photos
Showtime for Melville students trained by Australian Theatre for Young People
Ellie Chamberlain
(L-R) Director of Australian Theatre for Young People Sophie Kelly and Melville teacher Emily McLeod.
Photos
Final Messy Art Play showcases success of ReCommunity Project
Ellie Chamberlain
Picture by Liam Tattersall
Hold your horses; the 2024 Kempsey Show is back to spread some joy
Abi Kirkland
Horses took to the track at the 2023 Kempsey show. Picture by Emily Walker
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
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Kempsey behind hospital's new state-of-the-art breast cancer care device
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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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Top Shots: the best of your photos of the Macleay Valley
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Sunset over Trial Bay. Picture by Macleay Argus reporter Ellie Chamberlain
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'You gronk... I'll spray you up': drug debt led to brazen shooting
Sam Rigney • 46m ago
The black Subaru WRX that Darcy Morgan drove to and from the shooting at Seven Oaks on Australia Day last year.
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A former teacher from All Saints' College senior campus in Maitland had his matter mentioned in court for the first time on April 26. File pictures
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Punishment after the event rarely works
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