Roadside Weed Spraying upcoming for the shire Published on 17 October 2024 Kempsey Shire Council will be spraying guardrails and bridge approaches across the shire to control grass and weed growth. Tagged as: , Weeds
Annual spraying of sports fields and cemeteries coming up Published on 20 August 2024 Kempsey Shire Council will be undertaking spraying of sports fields and cemeteries to get rid of those pesky broadleaf weeds like bindiis and clover. Tagged as: , Environment, Sports and Recreation, Weeds
Weeds that will be a giant pain in your...farm Published on 12 August 2024 Giant Rats Tail Grass and Giant Parramatta Grass are the weeds to look out for as Spring approaches. Tagged as: , Weeds
Aerial Spraying of Bitou Bush in National Parks Published on 16 May 2024 South African Bitou Bush is present along the Macleay Valley Coast and is a highly invasive plant that destroys native plants and wildlife habitats. Tagged as: , Environment, Weeds
Selected invasive weed trees being removed across the Shire Published on 05 April 2024 The community may notice some weedy tree species, in particular Camphor Laurels, being removed from around the Kempsey Shire area over the coming months as part of Council's commitment to removing high priority weed species. Tagged as: , Weeds
Kempsey Council wins awards for weed management plan Published on 02 January 2024 Kempsey Shire Council takes the gong for Invasive Species Management at the 2023 Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards! Tagged as: , Weeds
Stop the spread of weeds this Christmas season Published on 21 December 2023 With many families getting visitors, campers and guests from all over the state, there is an increased risk of weeds from other regions to be introduced, so we are asking landholders to establish and use a vehicle down bay on their properties. Tagged as: , Weeds
Weed of the month: Green Cestrum Published on 27 November 2023 Green Cestrum is invasive and poisonous, containing a deadly poison which is toxic to people, pets, livestock and native animals.All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the berries, and it continues to be poisonous even after it has been cut down and sprayed. Tagged as: , Weeds
Weed of the month: Tropical Soda Apple Published on 19 October 2023 The Upper Macleay has the unfortunate honour of being the first identified Australian site for the noxious plant pest, Tropical Soda Apple, an aggressively invasive, prickly, thicket forming perennial shrub 1–2 m high. Tagged as: , Weeds
Weed Spraying for Council Cemeteries Published on 14 September 2023 Council will be spraying some of our cemeteries to get rid of those pesky broadleaf weeds like bindii's and clovers. Tagged as: , Weeds