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Living and working on flood zone: How two Kempsey Shire locals survived decades of disasters and why they have no plans to leave

Living and working on flood zone: How two Kempsey Shire locals survived decades of disasters and why they have no plans to leave

“I think in these last 10 to 20 years it has been the most floods we've ever had.”

Ellie Chamberlain
What's OnWhat's On
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There’s a new gallery opening in Kempsey Shire with a spotlight on local artists

There’s a new gallery opening in Kempsey Shire with a spotlight on local artists

The “New Beginnings” exhibition will run from April 10 to May 8 at the Old Cheese Factory in Frederickton.

Ellie Chamberlain
SportSport
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MNC surf boat crew takes silver after "hectic" swells delay nationals

MNC surf boat crew takes silver after "hectic" swells delay nationals

"Being the second best crew in Australia is a pretty good feeling."

Ellie Chamberlain
CouncilCouncil
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Youth hubs, arts centres and safe roads: Kempsey students tell council what they want for their town

Youth hubs, arts centres and safe roads: Kempsey students tell council what they want for their town

A name change for the Slim Dusty Centre and raising a bridge were among the proposals.

Ellie Chamberlain
Kempsey ShireKempsey Shire
Six years on and the hydrotherapy pool at Kempsey’s hospital remains closed

Six years on and the hydrotherapy pool at Kempsey’s hospital remains closed

Here’s what we know.

Ellie Chamberlain
CouncilCouncil
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The Slim Dusty Centre costs $296,000 a year to run – and council says it's worth it

The Slim Dusty Centre costs $296,000 a year to run – and council says it's worth it

A report tabled at a recent Kempsey council meeting says the tourist attraction and event space is a cost-effective facility when compared to other similar establishments.

Ellie Chamberlain
CouncilCouncil
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Paid parking and private enforcement: Kempsey Council will crack down on illegal camping at a $700,000+ cost

Paid parking and private enforcement: Kempsey Council will crack down on illegal camping at a $700,000+ cost

The project is unfunded and the level of income is unknown.

Ellie Chamberlain
DisasterDisaster
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A disaster every year: What it’s like living on the Macleay River for the past 16 years

A disaster every year: What it’s like living on the Macleay River for the past 16 years

Conrad Tamblyn has lived in Kempsey Shire since he was a child and has experienced a number of severe weather events. He said the recent flood had "something special about it".

Ellie Chamberlain
Mid North CoastMid North Coast
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When the choice is between food on the table or flood insurance, what do you do?

When the choice is between food on the table or flood insurance, what do you do?

Inflationary pressures are forcing locals to put their homes at risk.

Ellie Chamberlain, +1
WeatherWeather
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Release the floodgates: why is the water brown and is it safe to swim?

Release the floodgates: why is the water brown and is it safe to swim?

After the recent flooding on the Mid North Coast, many of our creeks, rivers and beaches are full of brown water. We looked into how flood gates work and the risk of contamination.

Ellie Chamberlain
Nambucca HeadsNambucca Heads
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Clubs and hotels on the Mid North Coast made $84.5 million from pokies in just three months

Clubs and hotels on the Mid North Coast made $84.5 million from pokies in just three months

While people on the Mid North Coast lose millions on electronic gaming machines, political parties are accepting donations from gambling organisations.

Ellie Chamberlain
FoodFood
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Is Gladstone Kempsey Shire’s hidden food hub?

Is Gladstone Kempsey Shire’s hidden food hub?

Gladstone might be a modest village but it has a mighty food scene.

Ellie Chamberlain