A motorcycle rider has died after crashing and then becoming trapped under another vehicle yesterday afternoon.
Kempsey Shire
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.
Posted inKempsey Shire
Free weekend celebration marks 50 years of Werrikimbe National Park
A free weekend of guided walks, birdwatching and talks will mark the 50th anniversary of Werrikimbe National Park at Mooraback Cabin on March 14–15.
Posted inBusiness, Frederickton, Good News, Tourism
The new collective changing-up the Old Cheese Factory
There’s a village vibe to the collective hub taking shape under new ownership at Frederickton’s Old Cheese Factory.
Posted inKempsey
Kempsey Council calls for stronger support to address antisocial behaviour
Kempsey Shire Council is calling on the NSW Government for urgent support to address escalating antisocial behaviour in the CBD.
Posted inBusiness, Kempsey Shire
Philip Hood appointed to Director Operations and Planning
Experienced local government leader Philip Hood has been appointed Director Operations and Planning at Kempsey Shire Council.
Posted inCrime, Kempsey Shire, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Teenager charged over alleged break ins, pursuit in Kempsey
A teenage boy will face court following an investigation into armed break and enters in Kempsey, South West Rocks, Bonville, and Port Macquarie, as well as an alleged pursuit involving the ramming of a police vehicle.
Posted inHousing, Kempsey
Former Forth Street residents experiencing homelessness supported through joint agency collaboration
Residents who were previously experiencing homelessness on Forth Street in Kempsey are no longer residing on public land. Read more here.