Kempsey residents will gain expanded access to culturally safe, community-based mental health support through two new local care initiatives.
Kempsey Shire
Posted inGood News, Kempsey
Lost World War I Medal returns home to Kempsey after remarkable discovery
A World War I medal belonging to a Mid North Coast soldier has finally been returned to his family after a remarkable chain of events that began with a chance discovery in a Coffs Harbour garden.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, Local News, North Coast Created 26, South West Rocks
Handcrafted calm: Rhondalas Mandalas brings mindful beauty to the North Coast
A passion for creativity, mindfulness and meaningful design is at the heart of Rhondalas Mandalas, a small North Coast business transforming simple spaces into places of calm and beauty.
Posted inAnimals, Kempsey, MidCoast, Port Macquarie
North Coast and Mid North Coast rehoming groups share in state funding boost
North Coast and Mid North Coast rehoming groups will share funding to improve care for vulnerable cats and dogs.
Posted inEducation, Kempsey, Taree
North Coast, Mid North Coast schools share in $100m Easter maintenance blitz
Schools across the NSW North Coast and Mid North Coast are undergoing upgrades during the Easter holidays as part of a statewide $103 million maintenance blitz.
Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Kempsey
Kempsey event to raise awareness of domestic violence through community art
A powerful community event in Kempsey will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, South West Rocks
Man dies in motorcycle crash at South West Rocks
A motorcycle rider has died after crashing and then becoming trapped under another vehicle yesterday afternoon.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Fundraiser, Kempsey
Appeal for family of 22 year old truck driver who died in horror crash
A fundraising appeal has been launched to support the young son of 22-year-old Kempsey man Daniel Meehan, who died following a horror truck crash on Thunderbolts Way near Walcha earlier this week.
Posted inClybucca, Crime
Unlicensed driver charged after 180km/h highway pursuit
A Queensland man who police allege has never held a driver’s licence in any Australian state or territory has been charged following a high-speed pursuit near Kempsey.
Posted inEducation, Kempsey
North Coast schools recognised for lifting HSC results
Five public high schools across the NSW North Coast and Mid North Coast have been named among the state’s most improved for HSC results.