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Question of the week: what happens if the proposed rate rise isn't approved?
Council
Kempsey Shire Council's budget and plans for the coming financial year are on public exhibition. Picture by Ellie Chamberlain
Kempsey Shire Council • 1hr ago
Macleay Valley Martial Arts fighter Alex Bannerman named Sportsperson of the Month
Mardi Borg
Alex Bannerman has been recognised as the Sportsperson of the Month for April. Picture by Mardi Borg
Gallery: people line the streets for the 2024 Kempsey Anzac Day March
Emily Walker
Hundreds lined the streets of Kempsey as students, members of the community and ex-service men and women took part in the Anzac Day march. Picture by Emily Walker
A thousand turn out for Anzac Day dawn service at South West Rocks
Photos
Hundreds of Lorikeets take flight over the Anzac Day crowd at South West Rocks.
Ellie Chamberlain
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
Court
Further delays for trio facing charges relating to alleged murder
Emily Walker
The three people charge in relation to the alleged murder of David Vale appeared in Kempsey Local Court before Magistrate Juliana Crofts on Wednesday, April 17. Picture by Emily Walker/ supplied by NSW Police
Council
Two years since a landslip closed Toose Rd, alternative access years away
Ellie Chamberlain
Toose Road Landslip location. Picture Kempsey Shire Council
What's biting: Macleay River hot spot for anglers this week
Columnist Kate Shelton
This week's featured catch, courtesy of Ned Kelly's Bait n Tackle of PJ White, is a real head turner. A Tripletail, a fish more at home in tropical waters, reeled in right here off the Mid North Coast.
History
Remembering the Hickeys Creek Boys: A story of volunteerism and sacrifice
Our History
Hickeys Creek Boys (left to right, in uniform): Back row Lonnie Hudson, Oliver Walters. Front row: Justy Hudson, Jim Charlton and George Eldridge. (Angus McNeil Collection, MRHS)
Columnist Phil Lee
Hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered at Pompeii
2000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during excavations at the Roman city of Pompeii. Pictures by Pompeii Parco Archeologico/Instagram
Our History
From survival to tragedy: John Lee's fatal encounter with a mail train
Columnist Phil Lee
Pictures of John Turner Lees tombstone in East Kempsey Cemetery (left) and the former Mrs Ann Duncan with her second husband, Robert Butterfield (right), supplied by Macleay River Historical Society
PropertyView
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
National
'The uncomfortable truth': Two mothers' 36-year fight for justice
In Depth
Mona Lisa Smith and Jacinta Rose Smith died when a 4WD ute rolled in outback NSW in 1987. Picture supplied
Teen girls Mona Lisa and Jacinta Smith died tragically in 1987.
Allison Hore • 56m ago
Teen charged after machete brawl at shopping centre
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
Six males were allegedly fighting inside Highpoint Shopping Centre and two were armed with machetes according to police. File picture
Dozens of police facing criminal charges
Rachael Ward • 1hr ago
Victoria Police data shows 78 officers are facing charges for criminal or traffic offences. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
World
NZ National War Memorial gets restoration tick
The Carillon is a towering feature of New Zealand's War Memorial Park. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)
Ben McKay • 23m ago
Forceful response to Gaza protests at US colleges
Jonathan Allen and Kanishka Singh • 1hr ago
Riot police arrested students at a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas. (AP PHOTO)
Global wine demand drops to 27-year low on high prices
Sybille de La Hamaide • 1hr ago
Wine consumption across the world has dropped to its lowest level in almost three decades. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8

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