The Macleay Argus
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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Dune Care back on duty for first working bee of 2024 tackling Bitou Bush
Gap Beach in Arakoon is a secluded beach surrounded by Hat Head National Park. Picture supplied / South West Rocks Dune Care
Staff Reporters • 8m ago
Commemorative seats installed at Kempsey War Memorial in time for Anzac Day
President of Rotary Club Kempsey West Judy Beilby stands proudly with the club's commemorative seat at the East Kempsey memorial site. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Ellie Chamberlain
Council
Council's budget, financial plan and major projects on public exhibition
Kempsey Shire Council
Kempsey Saleyard render - one of the major projects that will be delivered by Kempsey Shire Council in the next financial year Picture supplied KSC
Our People
The bandbox is busy bringing theatre to the Macleay
Staff Reporters
(L-R) Directors Chris Austin and Greg Taylor are preparing productions for later in the year (2024) with auditions open to members of the Kempsey Shire community. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Property
Ex The Block stars sell coastal reno project with everything, including cutlery
Jade Lazarevic
Karstan Smith and Maxine Stoke have sold their Merewether home, The Palms. Picture Andreas Proesser / Earp Bros
Travel Insider
First look: One of the world's most incredible cruise ships has arrived in Australia
Jim Kellar
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'There's a snake in my pants': panicked partner helps man land rare speeding win
Court Reporter
Police dashcam footage captured Timothy Prime speaking to his partner after he was caught speeding to their home. She had found a snake in her jeans. Picture supplied
Got your friendship bracelets? The Swiftie helping the Eras prep
Amy Martin
Hannah Murrells, pictured with her cat Frankie, has started an Etsy store selling Taylor Swift friendhship bracelet kits. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Cannonballs fall short against Hastings Valley Vikings in grueling game
Cannonballs fall short against Hastings Valley Vikings in grueling game
Mardi Borg
The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground
Steve Evans
Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Crime
South West Rocks Surf Club the latest victim of vandalism
Club bus window smashed.
Ellie Chamberlain
Photos
Photo gallery: Dash with a Splash
Staff Reporters
Photo gallery: Dash with a Splash
Council
Route for the 'Five Headlands' coastal walking track in planning stage; have your say
Ellie Chamberlain
North Smoky headland, Hat Head National Park, South West Rocks. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Council
Where to commemorate 2024 Anzac Day in Kempsey Shire
Kempsey Shire Council
Picture Kempsey Shire Council
Photos
Football Mid North Coast's infrastructure crisis
Xavier Hammond from Taree Jaguars in the under 13 clash against Old Bar at Omaru Park.
Mick McDonald
Community
Debut Art prize open for Mid North Coast artists living with disabilities
Staff Reporters
Pheonix Gallery. Picture supplied.
South West Rocks boat masters take home bronze medal from 'Aussie Titles'
South West Rocks Boat Masters take out third place in Semi-Finals at 2024 Australian Titles. Picture supplied / Brienna Elford.
Staff Reporters
Council
April council meeting wrap
Kempsey Shire Council
April Ordinary Meeting at Council Chambers, Kempsey. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
What's on around the Macleay Valley
Staff Reporters
What's on around the Macleay Valley

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Bail formally refused for alleged double-murderer Lamarre-Condon
Lamarre-Condon (right) was charged with two counts of murder of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in Sydney on February 19. Pictures by Instagram/AAP Image/James Gourley
Carla Mascarenhas
Heartbreak as family, friends say goodbye to Bondi victim
Nadine Morton
Jade Young with her beloved dog Teddy and (right) mourners at her memorial on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Pictures supplied, AAP/Dan Himbrechts
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Flu cases are already on the rise sparking a push for people to get vaccinated. Picture by Shutterstock
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Anna McGuinness
Consumer group CHOICE is calling out "confusing" labels used by supermarkets. Pictures supplied by CHOICE
Musk to test takedown power of Australia's internet cop
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Australia's eSafety Commissioner wants Elon Musk's X to delete a violent video from its servers. (AP PHOTO)
Sport
Cannonballs fall short against Hastings Valley Vikings in grueling game
Cannonballs fall short against Hastings Valley Vikings in grueling game
Mardi Borg
Palawa King may give Smith another 715 win
Palawa King one of the favourites for the upcoming Ladbrokes 715. Picture supplied
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Football Mid North Coast's infrastructure crisis
Mick McDonald
Xavier Hammond from Taree Jaguars in the under 13 clash against Old Bar at Omaru Park.
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There's never such a thing as a certainty in any racing
Mackenna the hot favourite for the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Final at Wentworth Park. Picture supplied
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Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Property
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Jemimah Clegg
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Funky': Tina Arena impressed by makeover of her former home now for sale
Melissa Kehagias
The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Property
The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
Melissa Kehagias
Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
Property
Real Housewife of Melbourne Kyla Kirkpatrick is selling her luxury estate
Jemimah Clegg
Kyla Kirkpatrick bought the home in 2021 for $1.5 million, records show, after a deal to buy a chateau in France fell through. Pic: Supplied
What's On
What's on around the Macleay Valley
What's on around the Macleay Valley
Staff Reporters
Photos
Showtime for Melville students trained by Australian Theatre for Young People
Ellie Chamberlain
(L-R) Director of Australian Theatre for Young People Sophie Kelly and Melville teacher Emily McLeod.
Photos
Final Messy Art Play showcases success of ReCommunity Project
Ellie Chamberlain
Picture by Liam Tattersall
Hold your horses; the 2024 Kempsey Show is back to spread some joy
Abi Kirkland
Horses took to the track at the 2023 Kempsey show. Picture by Emily Walker
What's on
Gear up: Kempsey Truck Show is back
Ellie Chamberlain
Vice President of the North Coast Trucking Social Club, Trent Lee, says he will be spending his days off polishing his truck in preparation for the show. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
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