At our latest Author Talk, Gwen Wilson shared with us fascinating discoveries and gave us a unique glimpse into the vast research needed to write such a compelling story.
13 October 2026
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We had a wonderful time getting creative with pre-loved garments and embellishing them.
13 October 2026
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Residents may occasionally notice flying foxes roosting in backyards, parks and other locations where they are not normally seen.
12 October 2026
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From 19 to 31 October 2026, a Community Satisfaction Survey will be conducted from 19 to 31 October, giving residents the opportunity to share feedback on Council services and performance.
12 October 2026
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We had a fantastic time at our Nature Loom event. It was amazing to see how passionate the kids were about nature and how much they enjoyed learning about the different plants and flowers.
09 October 2026
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Kempsey Shire Council is proud to support Right to Know Week NSW 2026, running from 28 September to 4 October.
28 September 2026
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A group of aspiring trainees got to explore behind the scenes at Steuart McIntyre Dam, looking at the people, projects and career opportunities that keep our community’s water services running.
28 September 2026
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Kempsey Shire Council will upgrade three of its major water and wastewater facilities to reduce electricity costs, energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions.
18 September 2026
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Thank you to everyone who attended out Author Talk with Fiona McArthur - it was a fantastic turnout with 20 people.
18 September 2026
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The Sherwood Bridge flood camera is back online and providing residents with a live view of conditions at the river crossing.
17 September 2026
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A significant project milestone has now been reached, with tenders open for the design and construction of the new bridge crossing over the Macleay River.
17 September 2026
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More than 60 business owners, industry representatives and community stakeholders came together on Tuesday to discuss the opportunities, challenges and priorities shaping the future of the Macleay Valley.
11 September 2026
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Our afternoon with Maggie Walters, author of 'Fractured motherhood' was an engaging and thought-provoking, filled with honest conversation, personal stories and plenty of opportunities for discussion.
10 September 2026
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We had another great turnout to an Author Talk this week with Meredith Jaffé sharing about her latest novel ‘The Importance of Being Delia’.
11 September 2026
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A major milestone has been reached on an upgrade of Maria River Road which connects Port Macquarie and Crescent Head, with a quarter of the 20.2km sealing project complete.
09 September 2026
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Sprout some creativity this spring at Kempsey Shire Library, We have a range of free and fun activities for you and the kids to hop into holiday fun.
07 September 2026
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