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Hat Head Holiday Park and Reserve

Check out the June 2026 update on the Hat Head Holiday Park and Reserve project.

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Kempsey Development Control Plan

Check out the June 2026 update on the Kempsey Development Control Plan consultation.

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reVITALise - Kempsey Railway Station Precinct

Check out the designs for the reVITALise - Kempsey Railway Station Precinct project.

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News

Author Talks are the Bee's Knees!

Published on 18 September 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended out Author Talk with Fiona McArthur - it was a fantastic turnout with 20 people.

Energy upgrades to cut Council electricity costs and emissions

Published on 18 September 2026

Kempsey Shire Council will upgrade three of its major water and wastewater facilities to reduce electricity costs, energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions.

Toose Road landslip update: bridge project moves to tender stage

Published on 17 September 2026

A significant project milestone has now been reached, with tenders open for the design and construction of the new bridge crossing over the Macleay River. The tender opened on 2 September 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026.

Sherwood Bridge flood camera back online

Published on 17 September 2026

The Sherwood Bridge flood camera is back online and providing residents with a live view of conditions at the river crossing. We appreciate the community's patience while works were carried out to restore the service.

Meredith Jaffé on 'The Importance of Being Delia'

Published on 11 September 2026

We had another great turnout to an Author Talk this week with Meredith Jaffé sharing about her latest novel ‘The Importance of Being Delia’.

Business Breakfast highlights opportunities and priorities for Kempsey

Published on 11 September 2026

More than 60 business owners, industry representatives and community stakeholders came together on Tuesday to discuss the opportunities, challenges and priorities shaping the future of the Macleay Valley.
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Notices

Tree pruning works - Macleay Valley Way, Kempsey

On display until 23 September 2026

Tree pruning works are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 23 September (weather permitting) along Macleay Valley Way, Kempsey near Christmas Creek to Second Lane.

Tree maintenance works - West Kempsey

On display until 20 September 2026

On Sunday 20 September, Council will be conducting tree maintenance works along Elbow Street in the West Kempsey CBD Area.

Application for appointment of board members

On display until 18 October 2026

Kundabung Public Recreation Reserve Land Manager.
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What's on

Slow Signals by Pip Beale

18 September 2026

Experience Slow Signals, an innovative BioArt exhibition by artist and biologist Pip Beale, where art, biology and technology come together in unexpected ways.

Author Talk with Christina Sheridan

23 September 2026

Join us for an insightful author talk with Christina as she discusses the inspiration behind her novel, 'Blue Eye Whore'.

Tourism Networking: Meet the Destination North Coast Board

23 September 2026

Tourism and hospitality businesses across the Macleay Valley are invited to connect with industry colleagues and representatives from Destination North Coast at a networking evening in Crescent Head.
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