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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Posted inCrime, Feature, Kempsey
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.
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.
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment, Federal Politics, Kempsey
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.
Posted inCrime, Kempsey
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.
Posted inKempsey, Sport and fitness events
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.
Posted inKempsey, Lismore, Port Macquarie
New officers hit the beat in Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Lismore
Six new constables for Kempsey, four for Port Macquarie and three for Lismore: a fresh wave of police recruits has hit the beat across the region this week.
Posted inBusiness, Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, Port Macquarie
Last Chance for young Mid North Coast entrepreneurs to land a Launch Pad place
Applications for the Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur program’s second round close today. Ask Kempsey’s Paris, who turned her business dream into Sol Wellness Studio, why you should apply now.
Posted inKempsey, Water
$51.3m contract awarded for Stuarts Point wastewater treatment plant
Kempsey Shire Council has awarded a $51.3 million contract to build a new wastewater treatment plant at Stuarts Point.