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What’s changing at the Slim Dusty Centre?

Published on 26 March 2025

The Slim Dusty Centre has continued to diversify and expand its role as a cultural and community hub since coming under Council’s ownership in 2022.

Tagged as: , Community Life, Slim Dusty Centre

Mayor's Column: Advocating for our needs

Published on 26 March 2025

It's an important part of my role as Mayor to be in critical conversations and continue representing the needs of our community to the other levels of government.

Tagged as: , Mayor's column, Water and Sewer

Rocket is ready for lift-off into your heart!

Published on 25 March 2025

Meet Rocket, a lively 1-year-old Staffy Cross bursting with energy and playful charm, ready to find his perfect forever home!

Tagged as: , Pets and Animals

Sod turns on new $8 million Willawarrin Water Treatment Plant

Published on 24 March 2025

Better quality drinking water is around the corner for Willawarrin residents as shovels hit the ground on a new $8 million state-of-the-art water treatment plant.

Tagged as: , Water and Sewer

Key unlocks exciting new café at Slim Dusty Centre

Published on 22 March 2025

Enjoying a cuppa and food at the Slim Dusty Centre is back on the menu with the Key Community Group stepping in to manage the café.

Tagged as: , Business, Slim Dusty Centre, Tourism

Flood gates to return to usual state

Published on 21 March 2025

River levels and conditions in the Macleay River are returning to normal and the flood gates will be restored to their usual state.

Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters

$52.9 million locked in for landmark water infrastructure project

Published on 21 March 2025

Kempsey has secured funding from the Australian and NSW Labor Governments to kickstart work on one of the largest water infrastructure projects on the Mid North Coast that will future proof the drinking supply of Kempsey, Frederickton, Smithtown and Gladstone.

Tagged as: , Water and Sewer

Willow Street carpark to be restored as public greenspace

Published on 21 March 2025

The overflow carpark on Willow Street, Crescent Head, is set to be restored to public greenspace, ensuring year-round community access.

Tagged as: , Carparks

Riverside Park Playground to open Friday afternoon

Published on 21 March 2025

Riverside Park playground has been restored after recent flooding and will reopen Friday afternoon.

Tagged as: , Parks, Sports and Recreation

Kempsey Council strengthens approach to First Nations engagement

Published on 20 March 2025

A more collaborative and inclusive approach to decisions impacting First Nations people and culture was confirmed at the March Kempsey Shire Council meeting, with Councillors agreeing to establish a First Nations Advisory Group as a committee of Council.

Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors

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What’s changing at the Slim Dusty Centre?

Mayor's Column: Advocating for our needs

Rocket is ready for lift-off into your heart!

Sod turns on new $8 million Willawarrin Water Treatment Plant

Key unlocks exciting new café at Slim Dusty Centre

Flood gates to return to usual state

$52.9 million locked in for landmark water infrastructure project

Willow Street carpark to be restored as public greenspace

Riverside Park Playground to open Friday afternoon

Kempsey Council strengthens approach to First Nations engagement

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