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The power of working together

Published on 20 March 2025

During the March Council meeting held this week, I was reminded of how powerful and efficient it is when we actively respect other opinions and work together to achieve great results.

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Volunteers at their best!

Published on 13 March 2025

I know I speak for the community in saying we are grateful for the team that come together in emergencies, bringing years of experience across all levels of government, community and emergency management.

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Back into the swing of things

Published on 13 February 2025

As most people would know, I am passionate about our young people having access to educational opportunities, so you can have pursue whatever your dreams are and contribute to our community.

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Honouring our local heroes and new citizens this Australia Day

Published on 23 January 2025

From local heroes who quite literally save lives, to volunteers who act as the glue who stick our communities together, to young people who are already making a difference in their schools, families and community, we have a lot to be proud of and celebrate.

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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.

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Community supporting community

Published on 05 December 2024

Whether we’re celebrating, or doing it tough, our community is quite simply remarkable. As such I thought I’d remark on two great community initiatives this week.

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A tribute to Craig Milburn

Published on 29 November 2024

On behalf of Council and the community, I would like to recognise Craig’s contributions to Kempsey Shire Council and to local government more broadly for over 30 years.

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From the Mayor's desk: at the LGNSW conference in Tamworth

Published on 21 November 2024

Attending the annual LGNSW Conference is an important opportunity for our Councillors to network, gain a broader understanding of the context of Local Government, as well as realising where our Shire sits within that broader context.

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From the Mayors Desk: A massive week for Kempsey

Published on 14 November 2024

It's been a big week: I've represented Kempsey Shire Council at the Country Mayor's Association at NSW Parliament in Sydney, with a focus close to my heart: skills and education. Thank you to Deputy Mayor Julie Coburn who represented Council in my place at the East Kempsey Remembrance Day ceremony.

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What a waste of a weekend

Published on 07 November 2024

There’s the Garage Sale Trail beginning on Saturday, a free household chemical clean out, and if you’re into retro fashion there’s even a drop off day for your flares (well, ok expired marine flares but still).

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