Tag: Kempsey
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FIRE DESTROYS SOUTH KEMPSEY HOME
A South Kempsey man’s home has been destroyed by fire. Flames ripped through the house in the early hours of this morning, the resident, lucky enough to escape uninjured. The man and his neighbour tried to extinguish the blaze until firefighters arrived.
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KEMPSEY CINEMA PLANS STALLED
Plans for a $6-million cinema in Kempsey have hit a roadblock, with the Office of Local Government rejecting the public-private partnership. Council wants to enter into commercial agreements with Majestic Cinemas and Kempsey Central to build and operate the cinema. But the OLG has criticised council’s planning of the project – saying it hasn’t adequately…
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AKUBRA CLASSIC TO GO AHEAD
Kempsey’s Akubra Classic will go ahead this weekend as planned, despite the wet forecast. There were fears the event could be washed-out for a second time, but organisers made a final call this morning. If it is rained out, the Classic will be moved to the following weekend.
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SAFER PATHWAY FOR DV VICTIMS
It’s a sad truth – the number of domestic violence incidents in Kempsey is well above the state average. The NSW Government is working to change that, through a new program aimed at streamlining support for victims.
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FINGERS CROSSED FOR AKUBRA CLASSIC
The Macleay District Motorcycle Club is hoping for clear skies this weekend, for its 27th annual Akubra Classic. The dirt bike race at Green Hill Speedway has already been postponed once due to wet weather. It features 21 divisions, from Pee Wee up to Solo Pro. Organisers say so far the track is looking good,…
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NEW BINS ROLLED OUT
Big changes are on the way for rubbish collection services in the Kempsey Shire. Council is rolling out 36,000 new bins in the lead-up to the new system on July 1, which aims to reduce the amount of waste heading to landfill. “Our red bin waste is the most expensive to process – so if…
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COUNCIL REVEALS LONG-TERM PLANS
Improving sporting facilities and tourist parks are the priorities for Kempsey Shire Council. That’s according to Council’s draft Delivery Program – but it will come at a cost to ratepayers.
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SUPER LEAGUE HEADING TO KEMPSEY
The best of indoor cricket will be on display in Kempsey this weekend, in round three of the New South Wales Super League. Six regional zones from the Hunter up to Coffs Harbour will battle it out over two days at the Macleay Indoor Sports Centre. This year, the men’s and women’s division one competitions…
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COUNCIL STAFF MAKE FATALITY-FREE PLEDGE
Staff at Kempsey Shire Council today did their bit for road safety, signing a pledge on a giant inflatable car to take care on the road. It comes on the eve of Fatality Free Friday, an initiative aimed at generating awareness, to reduce the death toll. “They’re committing to abide by the speed limits, to…
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CINEMA PLANS MOVE FORWARD
Plans for a $6 million cinema in Kempsey are expected to move forward at tonight’s extraordinary council meeting. The four-theatre complex will be built as a third floor extension of Kempsey Central. Council will decide on a recommendation to enter into a public private partnership with Majestic Cinemas and shopping centre owner, Gowing Brothers. “The…