Kempsey Shire Council is pushing for dredging to resume at Back Creek in South West Rocks, amid growing concerns over sand build-up, boating access and potential flood risks.
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Woman charged over destruction of Kempsey Christmas tree
A 19-year-old woman will face court next month after allegedly setting fire to Kempsey’s community Christmas tree late last year.
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Surfer dies after being rescued from water at Seal Rocks
A surfer believed to be in his 60s has died after being found unresponsive in the water at Seal Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast.
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Kempsey councillor refuses to go after being asked to quit
Kempsey Shire Council has censured Cr Noel Selby and asked him to resign over a Facebook comment. He says no.
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Kempsey councillor’s “bashed” comment was real, investigator finds
An investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did post “pity he hadn’t bashed you” on Facebook, after he said it was posted without his consent. Now the council must decide what comes next.
Posted inEnergy, Kempsey
Energy upgrades to cut Kempsey Council power costs and emissions
Kempsey Shire Council will upgrade three water and wastewater facilities with solar and battery systems to cut energy costs and emissions.
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Kempsey rehab centre proposal put to NSW ministers
A proposal for a new residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Kempsey has been put directly to four NSW Government ministers.
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North Coast voices join mass forest logging letter to Canberra
A Kempsey Shire councillor and North Coast campaigners are among 100 signatories urging the Senate not to kill off a new pathway to end native forest logging.
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Man charged over alleged South Kempsey wounding
A 35-year-old man has been charged after another man was allegedly wounded with a screwdriver at South Kempsey.
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Mountain bikers gear up for final round of Macleay Valley race series
The final round of the Macleay Valley Coast MVMB Race Series is set to roll out at Kalateenee MTB Park in South Kempsey.