The Macleay Argus
Friday, 19 April 2024
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Council
April council meeting wrap
April Ordinary Meeting at Council Chambers, Kempsey. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Kempsey Shire Council
What's on around the Macleay Valley
What's on around the Macleay Valley
Staff Reporters
Court
Lawyer 'keen' for alleged child abuse material case to progress
Emily Walker
South Kempsey man Christopher Seam, 28 appeared in Kempsey Local Court before Magistrate Juliana Crofts on Wednesday, April 17. Picture by Emily Walker
Community
Community knows best; public feedback wanted on fixing local issues
Staff Reporters
Learning the Macleays Community Connectors engaging the community at the recent Macleay Youth Laneway Festival on Saturday, April 13. Picture supplied / Paul Koch
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Report
52m ago
Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran. (EPA PHOTO)
Young workers 'terrified' their student debts will never be paid off
Emily Anderson
Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
Got your friendship bracelets? The Swiftie helping the Eras prep
Amy Martin
Hannah Murrells, pictured with her cat Frankie, has started an Etsy store selling Taylor Swift friendhship bracelet kits. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
South West Rocks buzzing with fishing activity during school holidays
This week's angler is Brice Hayward. He caught this wahoo recently off the Mid North Coast. Picture supplied
Columnist Kate Shelton
In Depth
Crime on the rise in Kempsey Shire and regional NSW
Ellie Chamberlain
Screenshot taken from CCTV footage. Supplied by Kempsey Shire residents.
Gallery | 300 gather for Youth Homelessness Day Matters event
Rene Harris and Laura Cort celebrating the 2024 Youth Homelessness Matters event in Port Macquarie.
Abi Kirkland
New date for Group 3/Indigenous All Stars rugby league games
Mick McDonald
Group Three All Stars fullback Nav Willett is wrapped up by Kurt Lewis during last year's clash at Wingham.
Dunghutti Elders Council moving forward with 'Connecting People to Country' project
Ellie Chamberlain
(L-R) DECAC Chair Leo Wright, and Directors Barry Vale and Clarry Hoskins. Picture by Amie Jacky.
2024 Macleay Youth Laneway Festival celebrates local talent
Staff Reporters
Picture by Kempsey Shire Council Communications and Engagement Officer Kelly Dinham
Council
Council votes 'no' to a ring road report for Crescent Head foreshore
Councillors unanimously voted to rescind the previous resolution of the March council meeting in relation to the investigation by council into creating a ring road through the Crescent Head Golf Course Crown Land area. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Ellie Chamberlain
Kempsey Cannonballs start season strong with victory over SCU Marlins
Mardi Borg
Kempsey Cannonballs celebrate try scored by Ronan O’Loughlin. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
Gallery: Netball back on Macleay courts for winter competition
The Macleay Valley Netball Assocation officially began their winter season on Saturday, April 13. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
Emily Walker
Macleay Valley Rangers face Port Saints in Zone Premier League
Emily Walker
Picture by Emily Walker
Marine Rescue Trial Bay responds after wave knocks two people overboard
Staff Reporters
Marine Rescue Trial Bay responded to a call that two people had been washed overboard from their five metre runabout on the Macleay River Bar. Picture supplied

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'Rave of Innocence': Wiggles and DJ Dorothy's techno remix album
The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence features techno remixes of childhood classic. Picture supplied
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Armed police officers. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
'Very disturbing': Call for parliamentary inquiry into mass horse slaughter
Taylor Dodge, Andrew Pearson
Member for Wagga Joe McGirr is among those calling on for an inquiry into the mass killing of hundreds of horses at a property near Wagga. File picture
Sport
There's never such a thing as a certainty in any racing
Mackenna the hot favourite for the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Final at Wentworth Park. Picture supplied
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Smiles everywhere at Adoption Day
Michael Cowley • 2hrs ago
Jo Cunningham and her daughter Abbie with their new family member Jai. Picture Ross Schultz. Picture supplied
New date for Group 3/Indigenous All Stars rugby league games
Mick McDonald
Group Three All Stars fullback Nav Willett is wrapped up by Kurt Lewis during last year's clash at Wingham.
Kempsey Cannonballs start season strong with victory over SCU Marlins
Mardi Borg
Kempsey Cannonballs celebrate try scored by Ronan O’Loughlin. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
Gallery: Netball back on Macleay courts for winter competition
Emily Walker
The Macleay Valley Netball Assocation officially began their winter season on Saturday, April 13. Picture by Penny Tamblyn
PropertyView
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Property
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
'Funky': Tina Arena impressed by makeover of her former home now for sale
Melissa Kehagias
The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
Property
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Jemimah Clegg
The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
Property
Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Real Housewife of Melbourne Kyla Kirkpatrick is selling her luxury estate
Jemimah Clegg
Kyla Kirkpatrick bought the home in 2021 for $1.5 million, records show, after a deal to buy a chateau in France fell through. Pic: Supplied
Property
Liam Hemsworth unveils plans for $20 million estate near Byron Bay
Jade Lazarevic
Liam Hemsworth has submitted plans to construct a sprawling estate near Byron Bay at a cost of $14.5 million. Picture supplied
What's On
What's on around the Macleay Valley
What's on around the Macleay Valley
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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Kempsey behind hospital's new state-of-the-art breast cancer care device
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Photos and Video
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Sunset over Trial Bay. Picture by Macleay Argus reporter Ellie Chamberlain
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