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What's happening at Riverside Park

Published on 16 January 2025

The riverbank at Kempsey’s Riverside Park will soon have more protection against flood events, with works beginning on the construction of a sheet pile wall to protect the bank against further erosion.

Live local love local - helping our communities thrive

Published on 16 January 2025

Keeping our dollars in the community helps our big and small businesses support the community, including reinvesting with other businesses, employing local staff, and sponsoring sports and events.

Round 2 Community Grants open soon

Published on 16 January 2025

Does your community group have a bold idea to make the Macleay Valley an even better place to live, work, and play?

Rumble Roadshow Skate Clinic rolling into Kempsey!

Published on 15 January 2025

The Macleay Valley Coast is thrilled to announce the Rumble Roadshow Skate Clinic is coming to Kempsey Skatepark!

Stay mosquito safe this summer

Published on 15 January 2025

NSW Health is reminding holiday makers as well as local residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer season, following the recent detection of Japanese encephalitis virus and Murray Valley Encephalitis virus.

A new era for nature-based tourism in the Macleay

Published on 10 January 2025

The Macleay Valley Coast is taking a great step forward with the introduction of the Five Headlands Coastal Experience. Set to position the region as one of regional Australia's premier nature-based tourism destinations.

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Notices

Tree Pruning Works – Gregory Street, South West Rocks

On display until 12 February 2025

Kempsey Shire Council wishes to inform the community that tree pruning works will be undertaken along Gregory Street, South West Rocks, on Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Old Greenhill Ferry Rd Landslip Remediation

On display until 13 February 2025

Kempsey Shire Council wishes to advise residents and visitors that the boat ramp on Old Greenhill Ferry Road will be closed from 6 January 2025 to 12 February 2025.

Arakoon National Park Trial Bay Gaol campground upgrade

On display until 10 February 2025

Early in the new year, the National Parks and Wildlife Service will be commencing upgrade works at the Trial Bay Gaol campground in Arakoon National Park in line with the Macleay Coast Destination Master Plan.

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