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As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (1039+ words) One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting "influencers" to Canberra for the event. This broadens the audience and often garners favourable publicity. This year, the Prime Minister gave a…...
Meet the dancer and the league star who share a common passion and ambition
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (382+ words) Two Kempsey Cannonball talents, Ella Mainey and Bella Williams, proudly donned the Mid North Coast Tomahawks jersey at the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth. Mainey's journey to the rugby pitch is uniquely her own. Growing up in Clybucca, she was…...
A late start, a big dream: Kolby Wood's unlikely path to the Games
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (472+ words) The Crescent Head swimming squad is currently experiencing a golden era, fielding a formidable team with athletes competing at both state and national levels. At the forefront of this local surge is 28-year-old Kolby Wood, who is gearing up for…...
Meet the brilliant young minds who just conquered the Macleay region
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (387+ words) For 26 years, a vibrant wave of scientific curiosity and competitive spirit has taken over Kempsey, challenging young minds to push the boundaries of what is possible. This year, the energy reached a fever pitch as the brilliant minds of Aldavilla…...
Baby Yoda is back - and the kids at the midnight session loved it
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (546+ words) In Jon Favreau's latest film in the Star Wars universe, Pedro Pascal plays the bounty hunter The Mandalorian, on the trail of a series of bad guys with his apprentice Grogu, formerly known as Baby Yoda, in tow. Now, if…...
Man with SKB-marked meat cleaver near school tells judge 'I have no excuse"
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (151+ words) A man charged with having a weapon in a public place has been sentenced to a six-month community corrections order by Judge Juliana Crofts. Kaylum Roberts, 25, represented himself in Kempsey Local Court on Thursday, May 14, pleading guilty to holding a…...
Flood anniversary a stark reminder for locals to have an emergency plan
1+ week, 1+ day ago (335+ words) One year ago, the Kempsey Shire experienced a devastating natural event that many community members are still recovering from. The continuous deluge of rain from May 22 to May 25, 2025, saturated the Macleay Valley catchment, breaking long-standing records as water ripped through…...
Port Macquarie Brickfest A LEGO Fan Event - Sun 28 June - Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium 1 Hibbard Drive Port Macquarie
1+ week, 1+ day ago (316+ words) The Macleay Argus Get ready to build memories! Rainbow Bricks" RLUG is thrilled to present the annual Port Macquarie Brickfest, A LEGO Fan Event, now held in June. Taking place at the Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium, this family-favourite exhibition…...
Passengers from hantavirus cruise land in Australia
1+ week, 4+ day ago (473+ words) Passengers from a cruise ship afflicted by the rare and deadly hantavirus have touched down in Australia before a three-week quarantine. Four Australian citizens, one permanent resident and one New Zealander, who were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship,…...
Improving accountability and productivity with real-time vehicle visibility
1+ week, 4+ day ago (459+ words) The Macleay Argus Improving accountability and productivity with real-time vehicle visibility This content is provided by a third party. The impact of real-time visibility on fleet operations Modern fleet tracking systems have revolutionised the way transport and service businesses manage…...