The Macleay Argus
Friday, 17 May 2024
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Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 7m ago
On the bench with Mick and Gary
Wingham captain-coach Mitch Collins flanked by On The Bench regulars Mick McDonald and Gary Bridge, who was celebrating NSW's great win over Queensland in the women's State of Origin clash.
Mick McDonald
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley • 1hr ago
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
Column
Last chance to have your say on council's budget
Kempsey Shire Council
Kempsey Shire Council will adopt new planning and reporting documents by 30 June 2024. Picture supplied / Kempsey Shire Council
Property
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
'Heading towards Tassie': Heroic actions save racehorse swimming out to sea
Katrina Lovell • 2hrs ago
Jordyn Murphy saved racehorse Cleitus after he started swimming out to sea and behind the breakwater when he tripped on seaweed. Picture by Anthony Brady
Updated
Macarthur FC captain allegedly paid players to manipulate yellow cards
Carla Mascarenhas
Macarthur FC players Kearyn Baccus, Ulises Dvila and Clayton Lewis have been charged. Pictures by AAP Image Jeremy Ng/Darren England/Dan Himbrechts
What's on around the Macleay Valley
Staff Reporters
Models from the Macleay Valley Fashion Show 2023. Picture supplied by Macleay Valley Fashion
Got your friendship bracelets? The Swiftie helping the Eras prep
Hannah Murrells, pictured with her cat Frankie, has started an Etsy store selling Taylor Swift friendhship bracelet kits. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Amy Martin
Mid Coast set to face A-League stars in clash against New Lambton
Mick McDonald
Mid Coast goalie Grace Davies makes a save during the clash against Warners Bay in a clash at the Taree Zone Field earlier this season. Mid Coast won the match 2-0.
Council
Question of the week: what happens next with the rate increase?
Council rates are used to support a huge amount of community infrastructure and services. Picture Kempsey Shire Council
Kempsey Shire Council
What's on
Swim for free at Kempsey pool to celebrate end of season
Ellie Chamberlain
Senior Lifeguard Jake Worthing says Kempsey pool water is still warm. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
What's biting: it's time to hit the beaches for the best catches
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's photo features angler Zayne Cassidy with a fantastic Bar Cod. Picture, supplied
Kempsey public schools receive funding for better infrastructure
Ellie Chamberlain
Kempsey West Public School is one of the successful projects in Kempsey Shire to receive funding to upgrade and build infrastructure. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain.
Marlins take on Shamrocks in Friday night footy clash at South West Rocks
The Marlins defeated Bowraville Tigers in an early round of the 2024 Hastings League. Picture by Karen Perkins
Mardi Borg
Court
Further delays in South West Rocks Country Club case
Ruby Pascoe
The case against the South West Rocks Country Club and former CEO David Cunningham has faced a further delay. Picture, Google Maps and inset picture of Cunningham by Ellie Chamberlain
Business
Raising funds for Clown Doctors during the month of May
Smile Day was marked on Friday, May 10, 2024. Picture supplied CommBank Australia.
Ellie Chamberlain
Council
'We must take this as a win'; community response to council's decreased rate rise
Ellie Chamberlain
(L-R) One of 2,300 members of the Figure it Out KSC community group, Ken Scotton, with founder Kyle Arnott, in November 2023. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Our History
Ivy Waters: the 'Babbling Brook' of the Upper Macleay with connections to Slim Dusty
Columnist Phil Lee Oam
Ivy Waters. Picture supplied by Pam Ryan (daughter)

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Mum and child abducted from car park at knife-point
CCTV captures the alleged abductor as he carries four MacBook computers. Picture supplied
Anna Houlahan
Wheelie? The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you
Jessica Belzycki
The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Regional nurses and midwives recognised for innovative healthcare
Georgina Sebar • 2hrs ago
Skye Stewart, Cathy Halmarick and Cassie Talbot accept their awards at the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. Picture supplied
Bombala's Farmer Joe from Farmer Wants a Wife reveals he has found love
Megan Doherty
Farmer Wants a Wife star Joe Bobbin in Canberra this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 7m ago
Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
Sport
Bella Una lines up for a Dubbo Double on May 18
Bella Una seen winning the Ladbrokes Country Classic, is a big chance of the Dubbo Double on Saturday. Picture supplied
1hr ago
On the bench with Mick and Gary
Mick McDonald
Wingham captain-coach Mitch Collins flanked by On The Bench regulars Mick McDonald and Gary Bridge, who was celebrating NSW's great win over Queensland in the women's State of Origin clash.
Who Knows Gus takes upset win in heat for upcoming Brother Fox
Michael Cowley
Vadim Roz with Who Knows Gus, his finalist in Dubbos $50,000 Ladbrokes Brother Fox on Saturday night. Picture supplied
Greyhounds make you feel better
Michael Cowley
Sue Gow with her girls Rosie and Audrey. Picture supplied
What's on
Riding waves and raising funds at the annual Single Fin Cup
Staff Reporters
Forster's Joel Reading was a finalist in last year's Kev Lee Cup.
PropertyView
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Property
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley
32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Property
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Madilyn McKinley
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
What's on around the Macleay Valley
Models from the Macleay Valley Fashion Show 2023. Picture supplied by Macleay Valley Fashion
Staff Reporters
Photos
Showtime for Melville students trained by Australian Theatre for Young People
Ellie Chamberlain
(L-R) Director of Australian Theatre for Young People Sophie Kelly and Melville teacher Emily McLeod.
Photos
Final Messy Art Play showcases success of ReCommunity Project
Ellie Chamberlain
Picture by Liam Tattersall
Hold your horses; the 2024 Kempsey Show is back to spread some joy
Abi Kirkland
Horses took to the track at the 2023 Kempsey show. Picture by Emily Walker
What's on
Gear up: Kempsey Truck Show is back
Ellie Chamberlain
Vice President of the North Coast Trucking Social Club, Trent Lee, says he will be spending his days off polishing his truck in preparation for the show. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
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Our History
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Hickeys Creek Boys (left to right, in uniform): Back row Lonnie Hudson, Oliver Walters. Front row: Justy Hudson, Jim Charlton and George Eldridge. (Angus McNeil Collection, MRHS)
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Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 7m ago
Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
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