Tag: Macleay Valley
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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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PUSH TO CONTROL DESTRUCTIVE WEED
Landowners in the Macleay Valley are being urged to keep an eye out for the Cockspur Coral Tree, which is currently in flower. While it might look attractive, it’s a highly destructive weed which multiplies quickly, if not controlled. “It’s been the last 2 or 3 years, it’s been emerging as an environmental weed or…
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MACLEAY VALLEY EXPERIENCING GROWTH IN TOURISM
Macleay Valley businesses are gearing up for another bumper summer holiday period. It comes as new data shows more tourists are visiting the region than ever before.
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FOOD TOUR TO SHOWCASE MACLEAY PRODUCE
Macleay Valley farmers are taking advantage of the increasingly popular ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy. A food tour is being planned, to showcase the region’s produce to chefs from all over the country.
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MORE FUNDING FOR KEMPSEY CCTV
The Macleay Valley has taken another big step towards becoming a safer community. The State Government has granted $208,000 towards putting more eyes on the streets.
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SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Students from the Great Lakes to the Macleay put their best foot forward today, for the Southern Network Dance Festival More than 25 schools have come together for 3 days of performances at Camden Haven High.
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HOUSE RAISING SCHEME TAKES OFF
Work has begun on the first round of elevations, under Kempsey Shire Council’s Voluntary House Raising Scheme. The program offers financial assistance to some Macleay Valley residents, to lift their homes above the one-in-100 year flood level. A total of $240,000 has been allocated in the first round, with six successful applicants. (VISION ONLY)
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COUNTRY SLS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO GENERATE $3-MILLION FOR MACLEAY VALLEY
Major sports tourism events are providing a much needed boost to the economy of the Macleay Valley. This weekend’s Country Surf Life Saving Championship being stage in South West Rocks is expected to generate more than $3-million for local businesses.
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WORK BEGINS ON KEMPSEY RFS EXPANSION
One of the Mid North Coast’s busiest fire stations is undergoing a much-needed facelift. The Kempsey Fire Control Centre expansion will allow for more efficient coordination and training.
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SLIM DUSTY CENTRE ARRIVES IN KEMPSEY
It’s been more than a decade in the making, but a permanent memorial honouring the life of an Australian country music legend, is finally here. Friends, family and fans gathered in Kempsey today, for the official opening of the Slim Dusty Centre.