Tag: Kempsey
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STRATEGY FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
In a bid to reduce the amount of rubbish going into landfill, Kempsey Shire Council has formulated a new waste management strategy. On public exhibition until September, the plan aims to minimise costs and environmental impacts.
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DEPUTY PREMIER VISITS KEMPSEY
Deputy Premier Troy Grant has paid a rare visit to Kempsey, to hear first-hand the needs of local police officers. The Minister for Police also said the region would soon benefit from a new operational model designed to break the cycle of crime.
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INCENTIVE TO ATTRACT DEVELOPERS TO KEMPSEY
In a bid to increase housing options and promote economic growth in Kempsey, Council is looking to reduce subdivision development costs. It’s hoped the move will encourage more people to invest in the region.
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CAR PARKING AN ISSUE ON SMITH STREET
Finding a car park can be a challenge at the best of times, let alone when other drivers overstay the designated time limit Kempsey Shire Council says car parking on Smith Street has become a source of frustration for shoppers and businesses alike.
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TAFE STUDENTS PUT THEORY INTRO PRACTICE
Tafe Students have been busy putting theory into practice, by helping construct the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey. Since March, the students have built a dividing wall in the museum, an outdoor drainage area, storage space and are currently finishing a 30-person theatre. The hands-on experience goes towards attaining a Certificate Two in Construction. The…
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RIDERS BATTLE IT OUT IN AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
It was do or die for Australia’s best young dirt track riders in Kempsey on Sunday afternoon. Competitors gave the final rounds of the Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships everything they had.
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HORSE OWNERS URGED TO VACCINATE AGAINST HENDRA
A Kempsey vet is urging horse owners in the area to have their animals vaccinated against the deadly hendra virus. The warning follows the first confirmed case of the disease in northern New South Wales last week.
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COUNCIL’S FIT FOR THE FUTURE PLAN
Kempsey Shire Council has decided it wants to remain a stand-alone entity. The position is outlined in its Fit for the Future submission, and says merging with other councils wouldn’t benefit the region.
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HOME INVASION AT KEMPSEY
A man is recovering with head and facial injuries after being bashed in a home invasion at Kempsey. The man was confronted on Sunday by two men wearing masks. They gained entry by kicking in the door of his Albert Street home. They demanded cash and struck the victim in the head with a metal…
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AGRICULTURE A PRIORITY FOR COUNCIL
Strengthening the Macleay Valley’s agricultural industry is listed as one of Kempsey Shire Council’s priorities according to its draft operational plan. On public exhibition until Thursday, the plan is aimed at strengthening the local economy.