Kempsey Shire
Mayfair & Panorama: The long lost movie theatres of the Mid North Coast
“Walking into the foyer was like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz stepping from black-and-white Kansas into vibrantly coloured Oz."
History
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MNC surf boat crew takes silver after "hectic" swells delay nationals
"Being the second best crew in Australia is a pretty good feeling."
Sport
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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.
Council
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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.
Council
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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.
Council
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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".
Disaster
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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.
Weather
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Is Gladstone Kempsey Shire’s hidden food hub?
Gladstone might be a modest village but it has a mighty food scene.
Food
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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.
Events
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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.
Crime
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