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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.

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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
Local BusinessLocal Business
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Empty shopfronts and struggling businesses: Will the Kempsey Cash initiative help?

Empty shopfronts and struggling businesses: Will the Kempsey Cash initiative help?

The gift card, rolled out in 2024, aims to support local small business.

Ellie Chamberlain
EventsEvents
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There’s a wet weekend on the cards: Here are our top picks of things to do under cover

There’s a wet weekend on the cards: Here are our top picks of things to do under cover

From Friday night to Sunday afternoon there's plenty to do.

Ellie Chamberlain
CrimeCrime
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Crescent Head surf legend Shane Stedman on the home invasion that ended with his car in flames

Crescent Head surf legend Shane Stedman on the home invasion that ended with his car in flames

A frightening early morning wake up for 83-year old ended with two cars stolen and a costly recovery.

Ellie Chamberlain
FoodFood
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Is one of Kempsey's best burgers from a servo? We think so.

Is one of Kempsey's best burgers from a servo? We think so.

A Works Burger to take you back to your childhood

Ellie Chamberlain
EventsEvents
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Art, food, and music: This week’s free events across Kempsey Shire

Art, food, and music: This week’s free events across Kempsey Shire

It’s holidays for some and summer for all.

Ellie Chamberlain