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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

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Bringing Kempsey's voice to the national stage

Published on 26 June 2026

This week, I attended the National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra, representing our community alongside over 500 councils from across Australia.

Discounted entry for local residents

Published on 23 June 2026

Did you know that locals to the Kempsey Shire get discounted entry into the Slim Dusty Museum? Learn more...

Council sets budget, rates and key plans for 2026–27

Published on 19 June 2026

Council held its Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 16 June 2026, with Councillors addressing a substantial agenda including adoption of the 2026–27 budget, a new Development Control Plan, rates for the new financial year and a number of key advocacy and policy decisions.

Balancing decisions, advocacy and the future

Published on 19 June 2026

June is a busy month for Council, with several significant and challenging decisions made at the Ordinary Meeting, including important discussions on issues affecting the whole community.

Calling for fairer funding: invest in us so we can invest in them

Published on 12 June 2026

Every day, councils across Australia help shape the places where people live, work and play and here in Kempsey Shire, that is no different.

Business bootcamp supporting business owners to level up

Published on 11 June 2026

A training program is giving small business owners across the Macleay Valley a whole new view on how to grow, innovate and thrive in their spaces.
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Notices

Notice of Proposed Development - DA2601578

On display until 30 July 2026

Please be advised that Council has received the following application for the development consent DA2601578

Temporary changed traffic conditions – NAIDOC Week march

On display until 07 July 2026

Please be advised that changed traffic conditions will be in place on Monday 6 July 2026, between 9:30am and 11:00am, for the NAIDOC Week March.

Sale of land for overdue rates and charges

On display until 12 September 2026

Notice of Kempsey Shire Council’s intention to sell land with overdue rates and charges under Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993.
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What's on

A National Art Prize Arrives at Nulla Nulla

04 July 2026

Don't miss of Australia's most celebrated contemporary art exhibitions as the 24th Dobell Drawing Prize arrives at Nulla Nulla Regional Gallery.

NAIDOC Week 2026

05 July 2026

NAIDOC Week 2026 will be celebrated from 5–12 July under the theme "50 Years of Deadly". Check out what is on across Dunghutti/Thunghutti Country this NAIDOC Week...

Hat Head mobile library van

07 July 2026

Hold on to your hats! The library outreach van is pulling up in Hat Head every Tuesday fortnight.
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